Project Controls Engineer (E3-5)

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

Job summary

A global project management firm in Riyadh seeks a Project Controls Engineer. You will manage and analyze project schedules and budgets, ensuring compliance with quality and environmental policies. Candidates must have over 17 years of experience in cost control and a relevant bachelor's degree. This role offers the opportunity to work on mega projects and develop significant professional skills.

Qualifications

• 17+ years of experience in cost control, including cost manager roles on mega projects.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, and construction processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules and budgets.
• Monitor project progress against baseline schedules and budgets.
• Prepare and present project status reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Cost control

Project scheduling

Risk management

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

Project Controls Engineer (E3-5) – General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and maintaining the project schedule and budget.
• Identify and analyze project dependencies and critical paths.
• Develop and maintain risk management plans and mitigation strategies.
• Update and revise the project schedule and budget as needed.
• Monitor project progress against the baseline schedule and budget.
• Identify and analyze variances from the baseline.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans to address variances.
• Track and manage project risks.
• Prepare and present project status reports to stakeholders.
• Prepare and present project reports to stakeholders, including earned value reports, schedule variance reports, and cost performance reports.
• Maintain project records and ensure compliance with project documentation requirements.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures within Hill International and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor\'s degree in Business Administration, Quantity Surveying, Law and Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent degrees from an accredited university.
• At least 17+ years of experience in cost control, including holding the position of cost manager in mega projects.
• Experience in performing, controlling and reviewing costs for engineering disciplines, financial reporting systems and on-site cost analysis.
• Statistical know-how in the fields of sampling distribution, probability, hypothesis testing, knowledge, supervision, personnel management, and training of technical and non-technical work staff.
• The ability to plan, organize, perform, review, and present the outputs of cost engineering, cost estimation, and measurements, including the outputs of planning and scheduling independently, with minimal supervision and judgment in general, from the perspective of knowledge related to the technical skills of planning, scheduling, engineering design, and construction practice.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction and start-up processes.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management written over time through specialized education or practical experience.