Project Controls Senior Manager - Infrastructure

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Project Controls Senior Manager – Lead to drive planning, scheduling, cost analysis, progress measurement, reporting and document control for major infrastructure programs. The role requires leading a multidisciplinary project controls team and coordinating with the FIDIC Engineer and Client to ensure successful project delivery on site.

Reporting to the FIDIC Engineer, you will oversee status and progress reporting, develop management presentations, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of construction project controls experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project controls teams.
• Strong knowledge of planning, scheduling, cost analysis, progress monitoring, forecasting and reporting.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
• Ability to provide project controls guidance on complex construction and infrastructure assignments.
• Experience with FIDIC or equivalent contracts is advantageous.
• Project Management certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and execute project controls activities covering planning, scheduling, cost analysis, and document control management.
• Apply extensive project controls experience across different project and client environments to support effective project delivery.
• Provide specialized guidance to the FIDIC Engineer in resolving complex project controls matters.
• Interface with the Client, participate in regular meetings, and provide accurate statistical and performance information.
• Prepare project status reports and oversee the production of monthly progress reports.
• Develop presentations showing progress against interim and major project milestones.
• Manage regular site inspections to assess Contractor progress against schedules and evaluate performance.
• Lead a multidisciplinary technical team responsible for forecasting costs and schedule performance.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of project plans and schedules.

Skills

Project controls

Planning and scheduling

Cost analysis

Forecasting

Reporting

English proficiency

FIDIC contracts

Leadership

Multidisciplinary teams

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Project controls software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Controls Senior Manager - Infrastructure Job Snapshot Role: Project Controls Senior Manager - Lead Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Industry: Construction Function: Project-Program Management Experience: Minimum 15 years of construction project experience Job Type: Full Time Position Overview Parsons is seeking a Project Controls Senior Manager - Lead to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, supporting the FIDIC Engineer for the SAPL Qiddiya Infrastructure Partner program. The role will lead project controls management across planning and scheduling, cost analysis, progress measurement, reporting, forecasting, and document control while maintaining close coordination with Qiddiya Investment Company. Reporting directly to the FIDIC Engineer, the position requires extensive experience leading multidisciplinary project controls teams on complex construction and infrastructure projects.

Country: Saudi Arabia City: Riyadh Industry: Construction Function: Project-Program Management Salary: Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality: Not specified Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement: On-site

What You 'll Be Doing

• Develop, manage, and execute project controls activities covering planning and scheduling, cost analysis, and document control management.
• Apply extensive project controls experience across different project and client environments to support effective project delivery.
• Provide specialized guidance and assistance to the FIDIC Engineer in resolving complex project controls matters.
• Interface with the Client, participate in regular meetings, and provide accurate statistical and performance information.
• Prepare project status reports and oversee the production of monthly progress reports.
• Develop presentations showing progress against interim and major project milestones.
• Manage regular site inspections to assess Contractor progress against approved schedules and evaluate planned versus actual performance.
• Lead a multidisciplinary technical team responsible for analyzing, evaluating, and forecasting project costs and schedule performance.
• Manage assessments of the project controls impact of design changes, construction changes, and schedule slippages.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of systems establishing the hierarchy and integration of project plans and schedules.
• Produce recurring and project-specific statistical reports for management.
• Perform additional project controls functions requested by the Client or FIDIC Engineer.
• Ensure required project controls reports are prepared accurately and within reporting timelines.
• Maintain adherence to applicable corporate, contractual, ethics, and safety standards, policies, and procedures.

Project Controls Leadership

The Project Controls Senior Manager will provide leadership across the controls function, ensuring that schedule, cost, progress, and reporting information provides a reliable basis for project management decisions. The position requires the ability to identify performance trends, evaluate changes and schedule impacts, and communicate project status clearly to the FIDIC Engineer and Client. A key part of the role is managing a specialized project controls team capable of evaluating project costs, forecasting performance, and measuring progress against established schedules and critical milestones.

Planning, Progress and Performance

The role will oversee the project planning and scheduling framework and maintain visibility of planned versus actual construction progress. Regular site observations and project data will be used to assess Contractor performance and identify schedule deviations or emerging controls issues. The Senior Manager will also oversee reporting systems and presentations that communicate progress against interim and major milestones, providing the Client and project leadership with current and structured performance information.

What Required Skills You 'll Bring

• Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience on construction projects, including project controls management across multidisciplinary teams.
• Extensive knowledge of project controls activities, including planning, scheduling, cost analysis, progress monitoring, forecasting, and reporting.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
• Ability to provide project controls guidance on complex construction and infrastructure assignments.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary technical and project teams.
• Experience with FIDIC or equivalent Design, Construction, or PM-CM contracts is advantageous.
• Project Management certification is a plus.

What Desired Skills You 'Ll Bring

• Engineering knowledge relevant to infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency with project controls software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Proven ability to perform effectively in a supervisory capacity.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable industry practices.
• Ability to meet Parsons Project Controls Manager Certification requirements.

About Parsons

Parsons provides opportunities to contribute to complex infrastructure programs while working with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and project stakeholders. The company emphasizes employee wellbeing, professional growth, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity across job levels.