Project Controls Engineer (Airport Exp.)

Egis; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the Riyadh Region seeks a Project Controls Specialist to manage cost, schedule, and risk for a national aviation PMO. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in project controls for complex capital programs, with international exposure preferred. This role offers the chance to contribute to KSA’s aviation transformation and professional growth in a high-performance environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on KSA’s aviation transformation

Commitment to professional growth

Contribution to Vision 2030

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in project controls on large capital programs.
• Experience in PMO environments is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of contracts and construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver project controls function within a national aviation PMO.
• Take responsibility for cost, schedule, risk, or change control.
• Analyze and report project information.

Skills

Project controls experience

Cost estimating and analysis

Scheduling

Risk management

Proficiency in Primavera P6

Strong analytical skills

Leadership skills

Tools

Power BI

Cost & Risk management tools

Job description

About the Role

Project Brief

This PMO initiative supports the delivery of a multi-year, multi-billion-riyal capital development programme aligned with national aviation objectives. Operating as an integrated consultancy–client team, the PMO provides strategic oversight, governance, and operational support to ensure that all projects across the national airport portfolio are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The Programme encompasses portfolio management, project controls, engineering standardization, construction assurance, asset management, and governance functions, with direct engagement across multiple Operating Companies (OpCos).

Role Purpose

Participate in the delivery of the project controls function within a high-profile national aviation PMO. Take responsibility for key activities, involving cost, schedule, risk, or change control for a multi-billion SAR portfolio. Interact with PMO team members and client staff to analyze and report project information. Thorough knowledge and demonstrated experience in cost engineering, cost estimating, control and analysis, planning and scheduling, schedule development, control, and analysis. Experience and demonstrated skill in establishing criteria and system setup for project controls activities.

What do we need from you

Experience:

• 5 years of relevant experience in project controls (Cost, Schedule, Risk & Reporting) on large, complex capital programs.
• Preferably with experience in PMO environments, exposure to governance framework, or integrated portfolio management.
• Strong knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, commissioning processes.
• International exposure; KSA / GCC experience preferred.

Skills:

• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Cost & Risk management tools, Power BI, and PMIS systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and detailed levels.

What’s in it for you?

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work at the heart of KSA’s aviation transformation program.
• Integrated and high-performance PMO environment.
• Commitment to professional growth, including exposure to international best practices.
• Contribution to Vision 2030 through localization and knowledge transfer.