Project Controls Manager – Saudi Nationality

Assystem GmbH; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 299,962 - 449,943; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in Riyadh seeks an experienced project controls leader to manage commercial, contracts, and project controls functions for major capital projects. The ideal candidate requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related and has 15-20 years in commercial management and project controls within EPC environments. Key skills include risk management, cost control, and proficiency in Primavera P6 and SAP. The role demands effective communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15-20 years of experience in commercial management, contracts management, and project controls.
• Technical expertise in EVM, Risk Management, and Change Management.
• Preferred certifications: PMP, MRICS, MCIOB, CCP, EVP, or PRINCE2.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage commercial and project controls functions across major capital projects.
• Develop project controls frameworks and oversee cost control and budgeting.
• Manage contract administration activities, including claims and disputes.

Skills

Commercial Management

Contracts Management

Project Controls

Cost Control

Risk Management

Primavera P6

Power BI

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Lead and manage commercial, contracts, and project controls functions across major capital projects and programs.
• Develop and implement project controls frameworks, procedures, governance systems, and reporting structures.
• Oversee cost control, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and earned value analysis.
• Lead planning and scheduling activities including integrated master schedules, progress monitoring, and recovery plans.
• Manage contract administration activities including claims, variation orders, disputes, and contractual correspondence.
• Provide strategic commercial guidance to executive leadership and project delivery teams.
• Review and negotiate EPC, EPCM, PMC, consultancy, and subcontract agreements.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, client requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Lead project risk management activities including identification, mitigation, and reporting.
• Oversee preparation of executive dashboards, KPIs, cost reports, schedule reports, and portfolio performance reports.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, finance, and operations teams to ensure project alignment.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams including planners, cost engineers, contracts engineers, and project controls specialists.
• Support project delivery through performance monitoring, critical path analysis, and schedule recovery initiatives.
• Participate in executive meetings, steering committees, and stakeholder management activities.
• Ensure proper implementation of change management and document control procedures.
• Support claims management and dispute resolution through detailed commercial and schedule analysis.
• Develop and track key project KPIs

Key Result Areas

• Successful delivery of projects within approved budget and schedule.
• Effective implementation of project controls governance and reporting systems.
• Improved cost visibility, forecasting accuracy, and commercial performance.
• Timely identification and mitigation of project risks and delays.
• Effective administration of contracts, claims, and variation orders.
• Achievement of project KPIs and client satisfaction targets.
• Accurate and timely executive reporting and dashboard management.
• Improved stakeholder coordination and communication.
• Efficient management of multidisciplinary project controls teams.
• Compliance with contractual, financial, and organizational requirements.
• Continuous improvement of commercial and project controls processes.

Qualifications

• Education Degree, Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline
• Years of Experience, Minimum 15‑20 years of experience in commercial management, contracts management, and project controls within EPC/EPCM/PMC environments
• Technical knowledge, Primavera P6, EVM, Cost Control, Contract Administration, Claims Management, Risk Management, Change Management, Power BI, SAP, NEC/FIDIC Contracts
• Specialty, Commercial Management / Project Controls / Contracts Management / Program Management
• Training/certifications, PMP, MRICS, MCIOB, CCP, EVP, PRINCE2 or equivalent certifications preferred

Additional Information

• Communications & Presentation Skills
• Quality Consciousness
• Attention to Details
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Results Orientation
• Planning and organizing with time management
• Relationship Management

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people's ability to dare are the only things that matter! Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.