Project Control Manager (WET IC)

Larsen & Toubro; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Planning and Scheduling professional to develop project schedules, control costs, and manage risks. Candidates should have experience with Primavera P6 and a proven ability to interface with various project teams. This role is critical for ensuring project timelines and budgets are met.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and maintaining project schedules.
• Strong understanding of budgeting and cost control.
• Ability to identify and manage project risks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules.
• Establish cost control systems and track expenditures.
• Support risk assessment and change management.

Skills

Project scheduling using Primavera P6

Cost control and reporting

Risk management

Client liaison

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Planning and Scheduling

• Develop, update, and maintain detailed project schedules (engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning) using Primavera P6 or equivalent tools.

• Prepare and maintain the Project Execution Plan (PEP), ensuring integration of scope, schedule, and cost baselines.

• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure accurate progress updates and schedule forecasts.

• Identify schedule deviations, analyze their impact, and propose corrective actions to maintain project timelines.

• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and milestone tracking tools for management reporting.

2. Cost Control and Reporting

• Establish and maintain project cost control systems, budgets, and forecasts.

• Track actual expenditures against budgets and report cost variances, trends, and performance indices (CPI, SPI).

• Support the preparation of monthly project progress reports, highlighting schedule and cost performance, risk areas, and recovery plans.

• Interface with finance and procurement to ensure accurate cash flow projections and payment schedules.

3. Risk and Change Management

• Support risk identification, quantification, and mitigation planning in collaboration with project teams.

• Evaluate the impact of change orders and variations on project schedule and cost baselines.

• Maintain change management logs and ensure proper documentation and approval processes are followed.

4. Coordination and Interface

• Liaise with client representatives to ensure alignment on progress measurement and reporting formats.

• Coordinate internally with engineering, procurement, and construction departments for data collection and progress validation.

• Participate in progress review meetings and prepare presentation materials for management and clients.

5. Documentation and Compliance

• Ensure all project control documents, reports, and procedures are properly maintained and compliant with company standards and project requirements.

• Contribute to lessons learned and project closeout documentation for continuous improvement.