Project Control Manager EPC, Onshore Projects

Recruitment Services | K...; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment service is seeking a Project Control Manager for major EPC contracts in the Middle East. This role involves planning, cost control, and progress tracking in high-value onshore projects. The successful candidate will work closely with project managers and ensure compliance with internal controls and client procedures, while also developing integrated project control systems.

Benefits

Career development

Relocation support

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• Experience in project controls for major EPC projects.
• Strong background with international contractors in the Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, scheduling, and cost control.
• Prepare and present detailed reports for stakeholders.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project Controls

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

Cost Control Tools

Job description

Project Control Manager EPC, Onshore Projects

About Us
Step into a world of opportunities in the realms of Oil and Gas, and Energy with our specialized Recruitment Services. At Kariera Group Recruitment Services, we take pride in being the matchmakers for exceptional talent and the key roles that drive innovation and success in the industry. Our mission is to align skilled professionals with forward-thinking companies, ensuring a perfect fit for both candidate and employer. Let us navigate your career journey or help you find the ideal candidate to power your team. Elevate your career or organization with us, where talent meets opportunity.

About The Role

Kariera Group recruitment services are actively seeking a highly skilled Project Control Manager to join our project delivery team supporting major EPC contracts across the Middle East. This role is critical to driving project performance and ensuring accurate planning, cost control, and progress tracking in high-value, onshore environments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead all aspects of project planning, scheduling, cost control, and progress measurement
2. Develop and maintain integrated project control systems that support timely and data-driven decision-making
3. Work closely with Project Managers to ensure cost and schedule alignment with project execution strategies
4. Prepare and present detailed reports, forecasts, and variance analyses for internal and client stakeholders
5. Identify project risks early and implement robust mitigation strategies
6. Support contract and change management processes with a commercial mindset
7. Ensure full compliance with internal controls, client procedures, and HSE policies

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in project controls for major EPC projects, ideally with an onshore focus
• Strong background with international contractors or consultancies in the Middle East, especially Saudi Arabia
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, cost control tools, and earned value management methodologies
• Familiarity with contractual frameworks, including FIDIC and other international standards
• Excellent understanding of schedule risk analysis, cash flow forecasting, and cost benchmarking
• Engineering degree or equivalent with professional qualifications (e.g., AACE, PMI-SP, CCP) preferred
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and reporting skills
• Arabic language skills are advantageous but not essential

Benefits

• Be part of a world-class team delivering landmark energy and infrastructure projects
• Work on-site in a high-growth region with long-term project continuity
• Excellent career development and regional exposure
• Competitive salary package with relocation support and benefits

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