Project Control Manager

Abdullah A. Al-Barrak & Son Co.; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Abdullah A. Al-Barrak & Son Co. seeks a seasoned Project Control Manager to oversee planning, cost control, scheduling, and performance reporting across EPC projects. You will ensure delivery within approved baselines and manage dashboards for client and internal reporting.

Requirements include 8+ years in project controls on EPC projects, a relevant engineering degree, and advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and cost control systems.

Qualifications

• Experience: 8+ years of experience in project controls within EPC projects.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Project Management, or related field; proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project and cost control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules (baseline and updates).
• Manage project cost control systems and budget tracking.
• Prepare project performance reports (cost, schedule, progress).
• Conduct variance analysis and highlight deviations.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams.
• Support risk analysis and mitigation planning.
• Monitor earned value management (EVM) metrics.
• Prepare client and internal project reporting dashboards.
• Support change order and variation cost analysis.
• Ensure alignment of project controls with contract requirements.
• Assist in project forecasting and completion estimates.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Time Management

Accountability

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Project Management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Cost Control Systems

Job description

Job Summary:

The Project Control Manager is responsible for planning, cost control, scheduling, progress measurement, and project performance reporting across EPC projects, ensuring projects are delivered within approved cost and schedule baselines.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain project schedules (baseline and updates)
• Manage project cost control systems and budget tracking
• Prepare project performance reports (cost, schedule, progress)
• Conduct variance analysis and highlight deviations
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams
• Support risk analysis and mitigation planning
• Monitor earned value management (EVM) metrics
• Prepare client and internal project reporting dashboards
• Support change order and variation cost analysis
• Ensure alignment of project controls with contract requirements
• Assist in project forecasting and completion estimates

Requirements

Experience: +8 years of experience in project controls within EPC projects

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Project Management, or related field
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and cost control systems

Required Skills & Abilities

1- Core Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Communication Skills
• Stakeholder Management
• Time Management
• Accountability
• Decision Making

2- Technical Skills:

• Project Scheduling (Primavera P6 / MS Project)
• Cost Control & Budgeting
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Project Reporting Systems
• Risk Analysis & Forecasting
• Contract Awareness (EPC Contracts)
• Excel Advanced Modeling
• Progress Measurement Systems