Project Controls Manager (Cost)

Rider Levett Bucknall; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm seeks an experienced professional in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will manage projects from initial planning stages to completion, focusing on performance reporting and client advisement. Must have over 12 years of experience and a relevant degree. This role requires excellent communication, strong organization, and the use of various project management software tools.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of project controls experience in large-scale projects.
• Proven track record of staying within budget and schedule constraints.
• Experience managing connected projects successfully.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project controls processes.
• Provide monthly performance reports and dashboards.
• Advise clients on program processes and procedures.

Skills

Project controls experience

Financial reporting

Excellent communication skills

Team player attitude

Commercial awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in project management or related field

Tools

MS Project

PowerBI

PMIS software

Job description

Our dedicated Cost and Project Management team at RLB are responsible for managing projects through from the initial planning stages to completion. Their main task is to breakdown projects into stages, taking responsibility for monitoring and managing the programme, cost, quality and risk of each stage of the project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our service to our clients and enjoy long-term relationships with them.

We are a sector-focused business actively operating in Commercial, Residential, Mixed-Use, Hospitality, Sports, Government and Retail projects. Our Cost and Project Managers work in close contact with clients, advising them on financial matters, project risks, procurement and contract matters using our experience to provide an informed opinion.

RLB are responsible for providing Executive Cost Management services to a PIF client overseeing various construction projects within KSA. Our role will be to peer review incoming cost advice, providing monthly reviews, summary reports and input into dashboards for internal reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish function that provides performance reporting, change control, cost control, schedule and risk management.
• Responsible for advising the client on developing an integrated set of all program processes and procedures.
• Provision of training to delivery teams and monitoring of adherence to project controls plan.
• Accurate cost and schedule data capture to facilitate informed decisions.
• Providing financial reporting at C‑Suite level and ensuring single source of truth.
• Developing standards for determining programme progress against benchmarking and KPIs such as Earned Value and other key construction metrics.
• Assisting and advising the client on a world class PMIS system & toolset and ensuring compliance.
• Accountable for producing the monthly report; ad‑hoc reports and dashboard reports.
• Establishes procedures for continuous improvement and lessons learned.
• Developing reporting procedures and processes across the program.
• Produce project performance reports with accurate cost & schedule data at agreed cadence.
• Developing Project Controls process to collect and analyse data in a consistent manner.
• Analyse program and project progress reported against cost and schedule.
• Contributes to the establishment of KPI metrics for programme performance and measurement.
• Establishing and monitoring the risk and opportunity management process.
• Establishing and leading the change control process.
• Establishing and leading the document management process.
• Establishing and leading the cost control process.
• Responsible for reporting performance variance against the plan and recommending corrective actions.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.

• A minimum of 12 years of relevant project controls experience in large‑scale programs and projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in project management, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related construction degree.
• Experience with managing a program of connected projects successfully.
• A thorough knowledge of forecasting, budgeting, planning, design, schedule, and scope management.
• Proven track record in delivering projects within the budget and schedule constraints.
• Well organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well‑disciplined and commercially astute.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and client/external interface skills.
• A track record of working with teams and managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering to strict deadlines.
• A team player with a ‘can do’ attitude, outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic, personable and flexible.
• Competent in using the following Software: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, PowerBI, and PMIS software (PRISM, PM Web, Unifier, etc).
• Experience with data management software and systems for data management, analytics, and quality assurance.
• Full membership of a Professional Body (RICS/CIOB/PMP) is desirable.
• Middle East experience is preferred.

Company Overview:

With 200 KSA staff and 4,500 worldwide, Rider Levett Bucknall has a truly global reach, and with such scope can offer a local presence to its clients almost without exception. We are committed to our core services and pride ourselves on our dedication to customer care and leading‑edge service provision.

We are an award‑winning, leading independent firm providing our clients with some of the most comprehensive and forward‑thinking advice available.

We offer a range of complementary quantity surveying, project management, building surveying and advisory services from conception, through design and construction and operational performance of facilities to their eventual disposal or reuse.

Our clients have rapid access to the latest industry intelligence and innovations, which serve to enhance value and mitigate risk. We provide expert management of the relationship between value, time and cost from inception to completion. We do this through our global and local team of experts, who possess a passion for both core services and innovation.

We are committed to developing new services and techniques aimed at enhancing our clients’ businesses in the long term.

Please note that only candidates who meet the above requirements will be considered for this role. We appreciate your interest in Rider Levett Bucknall and wish you the best of luck in your job search.