Project Controls Manager - Saudi National

KBR, Inc; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc in Riyadh is seeking a Project Controls Manager for a Saudi National infrastructure project. You will oversee planning, cost control, risk management, and document control, reporting to the Project Director to enable proactive, accurate project reporting.

We expect 15+ years in project controls, 10+ in related roles, MRICS/MCIOB, CPM, Primavera, MS Office, and fluency in English. Middle East experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• BSc in construction management, engineering, architecture, or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of overall experience.
• Minimum 10 years in project controls roles.
• Minimum 5 years regional experience (Middle East advantageous).
• MRICS or MCIOB professional membership required.
• Knowledge of CPM networks, resource/cost loading and risk management.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Primavera.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the project controls team.
• Develop and implement the project controls strategy to meet contract requirements.
• Develop WBS, CBS, budget and master schedule.
• Monitor progress, cost and risk; provide corrective actions.
• Prepare monthly and weekly reports and presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Teamwork

Communication

Education

BSc Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

Title: Project Controls Manager - Saudi National Project Controls Manager

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The ROLE

Reporting to the Project Director and responsible for developing, implementing and managing the planning, estimating, cost control, risk management and document control services and for providing information to allow proactive and accurate reporting for the project.

project description

The project is a major infrastructure programme for a mixed‑use development aiming to be a global landmark recognized for its unique vision and position as an authentic destination in Riyadh. The community will be a distinct, self‑sustaining hub for Riyadh offering several iconic assets. KBR will provide Project Management Consultancy services in project planning, controls, design and engineering management, and implementation of the development and early works packages.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the project controls team.
• Develop and implement the project controls execution strategy to achieve the contract requirements.
• Developing project controls standards, policies, and procedures.
• Coordination with program management team on all aspects of project controls.
• Establishing and managing the WBS and project master schedule.
• Establishing and managing the CBS, budget, and project cost control.
• Establishing and managing the risk management plan.
• Establishing and managing document control.
• Establishing and managing change control.
• Progress, cost and risk monitoring and analysis.
• Provide monthly and weekly reports.
• Preparing and making presentations.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• BSc construction management, engineering, architecture, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum overall relevant experience 15 years.
• Minimum relevant experience 10 years in the role projects.
• Minimum Regional Experience 5 years.
• Required professional memberships and charterships required MRICS or MCIOB required.
• Sound knowledge of all engineering and commercial aspects of major civil and infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, and utilities.
• Excellent knowledge of CPM networks, resource and cost loading and risk management techniques.
• Ability to effectively monitor and analyse progress, cost, and risks, identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Experienced user of MS Office and Primavera
• Previous experience in the Middle East is advantageous
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Fluency in English both written and spoken.

COMPETENCIES

• Leadership.
• Planning & organising.
• Able to work at all levels in an organisation.
• Team player.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong customer focus.
• Accepts responsibility.

Company Values

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision‑makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.