Project Controls Manager

WSP in the Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a Senior Project Controls Manager for a major Roads and Highways project in Riyadh. You will lead the project controls team, oversee planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management, and reporting to the Client, Project Director, and senior management.

Responsibilities include managing Primavera P6 schedules, EVM, dashboards, and stakeholder communications. 15+ years of infra project controls experience, GCC/KSA familiarity, and strong leadership are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in civil engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Master's degree is an advantage.
• PMP/PSP or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, cost control, and forecast for major infrastructure project.
• Lead project controls team; monitor performance and risks; provide reports to client and management.
• Manage schedules using Primavera P6; review contractor baselines and recovery plans.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and executive reports; support change control and claims assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Master's degree advantageous

PMP/PSP or equivalent certification preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

The Project Controls Manager will be responsible for planning, scheduling, cost control, progress monitoring, risk management, reporting, and performance measurement for a major Roads and Highways project in Riyadh. The role will ensure that project objectives are achieved through effective project controls systems, accurate forecasting, and timely reporting to the Client, Project Director, and senior management.

The successful candidate will lead the project controls team and work closely with clients, contractors, designers, and supervision teams to monitor project performance, identify potential risks and delays, and recommend corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Scheduling

• Develop, review, and maintain the master project schedule using Primavera P6.
• Evaluate Contractors' baseline schedules, recovery schedules, and revised programs.
• Monitor schedule performance and identify critical path activities.
• Conduct schedule risk analysis and recommend mitigation measures.
• Review and assess Extension of Time (EOT) submissions.

Project Monitoring & Reporting

• Establish project control procedures, KPIs, and reporting systems.
• Monitor project progress against approved schedules and milestones.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for Client and management.
• Provide schedule variance analysis and forecasting.
• Develop executive dashboards and performance reports.

Cost Control & Forecasting

• Monitor project budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts.
• Analyze cost trends and identify potential overruns.
• Support commercial and contract teams in assessing variations and claims.
• Ensure effective cost management and value engineering initiatives.

Risk Management

• Maintain project risk register and mitigation plans.
• Identify schedule, cost, and operational risks.
• Coordinate risk review workshops with project stakeholders.
• Monitor implementation of risk mitigation measures.

Claims & Change Management

• Assess contractor claims related to delays, disruptions, and productivity losses.
• Support evaluation of variation orders and change requests.
• Review supporting records and schedule impact analyses.
• Provide recommendations on entitlement and time impacts.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with Client representatives, contractors, authorities, and project teams.
• Participate in project progress meetings and executive briefings.
• Present project performance updates and recovery recommendations.
• Ensure alignment between engineering, construction, commercial, and project controls functions.

Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor planners, cost engineers, and project controls engineers.
• Establish project controls best practices and standards.
• Ensure quality and consistency of project controls deliverables.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Management, or related field.
• Master's Degree is an advantage.
• PMP, PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional), or similar certification preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 15+ years of experience in project controls on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience on Roads, Highways, Expressways, Interchanges, and Transport Infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience with international engineering consultancy firms.
• GCC/KSA project experience is highly preferred.
• Experience working on projects valued above SAR 500 million is desirable.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Project and Power BI.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Expertise in schedule analysis, resource planning, and forecasting.
• Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and reporting systems.

Competencies

• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Strong presentation and report-writing skills.
• High attention to detail and commercial awareness.

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