Project Controls Manager - Infrastructure

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 335,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd in Riyadh is seeking a Project Controls Manager – Infrastructure to lead the project controls function across the full delivery lifecycle. You will integrate scope, cost, schedule, resources, commitments and performance data to produce clear management insights for executives and project teams.

The role requires about 15 years in project controls or related fields, with expertise in earned value, cost forecasting, scheduling and contract administration on large

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree required in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related discipline.
• 15+ years of project controls/cost management experience on large infrastructure projects in the Middle East preferred.
• Strong knowledge of earned value, baseline management, forecasting, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of baselines budgets, schedules, and performance criteria.
• Analyze variances and drive corrective actions across cost and schedule.
• Prepare integrated cost/schedule reports and dashboards for leadership.
• Mentor and oversee project controls team including planners and cost engineers.

Skills

Project controls management

Cost and schedule integration

Earned value management

Baseline budget development

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Cost forecasting

Schedule performance analysis

Scope control

Change management

Contract administration

Cash flow analysis

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

BI tools

Job description

Role Context

This position leads the project controls function throughout the complete delivery lifecycle. The Project Controls Manager will integrate scope, cost, schedule, resources, commitments, and performance information into a clear management framework that enables project leaders to understand current status and anticipate future outcomes. The role directly supports financial discipline, schedule reliability, contract compliance, risk reduction, and executive decision-making. By identifying variances early and recommending practical corrective measures, the manager will help protect budgets, improve delivery confidence, and maintain accountability across project teams, contractors, and commercial stakeholders.

Role Overview

Project Controls Manager - Infrastructure — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Civil Engineering • Function: Project-Program Management • Experience: 15 years • Job Type: Full-time

• Salary: 30000-45000
• Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Riyadh; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain approved project baseline budgets, schedules, resource plans, and performance measurement criteria.
• Ensure project controls systems accurately reflect the authorized scope, funding limits, contractual obligations, and delivery strategy.
• Analyze earned value indicators, cost trends, schedule performance, productivity data, and forecast outcomes.
• Produce integrated cost and schedule reports that highlight variances, emerging issues, and required management actions.
• Oversee project financial systems and verify the accuracy of cost collection, coding, reporting, and reconciliation processes.
• Lead scope control and change management activities from initial evaluation through approval and baseline incorporation.
• Assess the cost, schedule, resource, and contractual effects of proposed changes.
• Track manpower deployment, labor hours, labor costs, actual expenditure, commitments, and remaining budget.
• Monitor purchase orders, subcontract values, invoices, and expenditure against approved forecasts.
• Prepare progress trend analyses, cost impact assessments, management dashboards, and performance presentations.
• Facilitate cost review and controls meetings with project managers, finance teams, consultants, and contractors.
• Investigate discrepancies between budget, forecast, schedule progress, and reported expenditure.
• Recommend corrective actions based on verified financial and schedule evidence.
• Develop project controls procedures, reporting calendars, templates, governance requirements, and working instructions.
• Use enterprise planning and financial platforms to improve data consistency, reporting speed, and analytical visibility.
• Support quantitative risk assessments and mitigation planning for cost and schedule exposure.
• Maintain transparent communication of financial status, forecast movements, and delivery risks.
• Guide, mentor, and review the work of project controls specialists, planners, cost engineers, and reporting personnel.
• Ensure controls activities comply with company procedures, client requirements, and applicable contract provisions.

Ideal Profile

The preferred candidate will hold a bachelor 's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline. At least 15 years of professional experience in project controls, project management, cost management, scheduling, or construction financial oversight is required. Applicants should demonstrate advanced knowledge of earned value methodology, integrated cost and schedule control, forecasting, change management, contract administration, and performance reporting. The ability to interpret complex financial information and communicate clear recommendations to senior leadership is essential. Experience managing controls functions on large construction or infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia or the wider Middle East will be highly advantageous. Familiarity with international delivery models, publicly funded programs, risk analysis, and diverse contract types is preferred. Professional credentials such as Project Management Professional or Certified Cost Professional would strengthen an application. Previous responsibility for developing project controls teams is also desirable.

Skills Set

• Project controls management
• Cost and schedule integration
• Earned value management
• Baseline budget development
• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Project
• Cost forecasting
• Schedule performance analysis
• Scope control
• Change management
• Contract administration
• Cost variance analysis
• Trend and productivity reporting
• Labor cost monitoring
• Manpower and resource tracking
• Purchase order management
• Subcontract commitment tracking
• Cash flow analysis
• Risk management
• Cost impact assessment
• SAP
• Oracle ERP
• Business intelligence tools
• Performance dashboards
• Project financial systems
• Executive reporting
• Team leadership
• Stakeholder presentations

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to lead the controls discipline on complex projects within Riyadh 's rapidly developing infrastructure and built-environment market. The successful candidate will influence financial outcomes, delivery strategy, risk responses, and management decisions across high-value assignments. AECOM provides access to multidisciplinary project teams, international controls practices, advanced planning systems, and structured professional development. The position offers a strong platform for expanding leadership capability while delivering measurable improvements in cost certainty, schedule confidence, governance, and organizational performance.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing planning, engineering, environmental, program management, and construction management services. Its specialists work with public- and private-sector clients to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions across buildings, transportation, water, energy, and major infrastructure projects.