Project Controls Specialist

Carter Murray; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemicals organization in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia is seeking a highly skilled Project Controls Specialist to manage project delivery. Responsibilities include project planning, budgeting, and risk management. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in tools like Primavera P6 and Power BI. Join a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project controls experience, preferably in downstream projects.
• Strong analytical, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Experience across all project phases: engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project controls plans integrated into the Project Execution Plan.
• Work closely with project engineers, construction teams, and contractors for timely execution.
• Assist in developing annual capital and expense budgets.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Projects

Power BI

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Our client is a leading chemicals organization seeking a highly skilled Project Controls Specialist to support the successful delivery of capital projects. This role plays a critical part in planning, budgeting, scheduling, and reporting, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across engineering and construction teams.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution: Develop and implement project controls plans integrated into the Project Execution Plan (PEP). Establish cost and schedule baselines and monitor progress.
• Collaboration & Coordination: Work closely with project engineers, construction teams, and contractors to ensure timely execution. Coordinate with turnaround teams to align schedules.
• Financial Oversight: Assist in developing annual capital and expense budgets. Track expenditures, review contractor invoices, and report variances and KPIs.
• Risk Management: Support risk register reviews and mitigation planning. Address schedule deviations and propose effective solutions.
• Reporting & Documentation: Deliver integrated project progress reports using Earned Value analysis. Ensure timely weekly and monthly reporting.
• Portfolio Oversight: Maintain a comprehensive list and schedule of active projects. Collaborate on project assignments and closures.
• Team Leadership: Provide direction, training, and coaching to the Project Controls Team. Act as a key advisor on SAP and project control best practices.
• Continuous Improvement: Develop templates, procedures, and dashboards (Power BI). Maintain historical cost databases and lessons learned documentation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project controls experience, preferably in downstream projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or 15+ years of relevant experience for non-engineering degrees).
• Strong analytical, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Projects, Power BI, SAP, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience across all project phases: engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up.
• AACEi certification is a plus.

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