Project Controls Manager

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 525,000 - 787,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a highly experienced Project Controls Manager to lead a team overseeing mission-critical projects. You will manage schedules, EVMS, and deliverables while coordinating with the Project/Engineering Manager to ensure timely execution.

Requirements include 20+ years in planning/scheduling and fluency in English. The role involves contractor interaction, progress reporting, and support for proposals, with a strong emphasis on schedule integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in civil/construction or related field is required.
• 20+ years in planning/scheduling for projects, preferably with EVMS.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken, with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review contractor schedules for project compliance.
• Engage with contractors to develop delivery, recovery, and mitigation plans.
• Create detailed schedules with resource/cost loading at activity level.
• Maintain deliverable lists for each design project with the PM/Engineering Manager.
• Implement a deliverable-based progress model and coordinate updates with leads.
• Use Earned Value Management to assess schedule and cost performance.
• Maintain weekly Earned Value Analysis dashboards at project/sector levels.
• Review contractor schedules, monitor work progress, and report to PM.
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports on construction status.
• Support proposals by developing schedules for new pursuits.

Skills

Project Scheduling

Earned Value Management

English Proficiency

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering, Construction or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Controls Manager to join our team! In this role you will who can lead a team of professionals overseeing every phase of mission-critical projects or programs.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Manage and review contractor schedules for project compliance requirements.
• Engage with Contractors to develop delivery, recovery, and mitigation plans.
• Develop detailed schedules with resource/cost loading at the activity level.
• Develop and maintain detailed deliverable lists for each design project in coordination withProject/Engineering Manager.
• Implement a deliverable-based progress measurement model and coordinate with Leads to maintain periodic updates.
• Utilize Earned Value Management techniques to evaluate schedule and cost performance metrics.
• Maintain weekly updates of Earned Value Analysis dashboard at the project and Sector level.
• Construction Support: Review, check and evaluate Contractors’ schedule of works. Monitor the work progress, compare to the accepted program of work and report to the Project Manager.
• Prepare weekly and/or monthly progress reports covering the status of construction projects.
• Proposal Support: Develop schedules in support of Parsons’ proposals for new pursuits.
• Attend meetings (both internally and externally) and discuss/present schedule/progress related matters.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering, Construction or related field and minimum 20 years ofexperience in Planning/Scheduling, utilizing Primavera Project Management 'P6'.
• Proven experience in utilization of Earned Value Management in performance analysis andreporting.
• Must be fluent in English both written and spoken and be able to communicate effectively with colleagues and managers.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

• Must be able to represent Parsons in front of clients in meetings/presentations
• Must have excellent skills in utilizing MS Office applications, especially Excel. Must be able to create and maintain complex spreadsheets, including the utilization.
• Proven ability to perform in a managerial capacity, as well as thorough knowledge of industry practices is required.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest.