Project Controls Specialist: Cost & Schedule (Tabuk)

Parsons; Tayma; On-site; SAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Project Controls Specialist focused on cost and schedule. You will maintain baselines, monitor progress, and support timely decision-making with accurate data for major engineering and construction delivery.

Ideal candidates hold a related degree, 3+ years in project controls, and proficiency with Primavera P6 or MS Project, plus strong Excel skills. Fluency in English and Arabic is required for effective cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in project controls, scheduling, or cost estimation.
• Experience in construction/engineering preferred.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6/MS Project.
• Strong Excel skills and data analysis abilities.
• English and Arabic communication proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project schedules across engineering, procurement, construction, and other delivery activities.
• Update schedules using Primavera P6, MS Project, or comparable tools.
• Monitor progress against baselines and flag delays or budget pressures.
• Coordinate schedule information with project managers, engineers, and site teams to improve reporting accuracy.
• Track project expenditures, budgets, and forecast costs.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly project controls reports.

Skills

English communication

Arabic communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Equivalent professional experience considered

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Project scheduling

Cost control

Cost tracking

Budget monitoring

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Progress reporting

Dashboards

Excel

Job description

Parsons in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Project Controls Specialist focused on cost and schedule. You will maintain baselines, monitor progress, and support timely decision-making with accurate data for major engineering and construction delivery.

Ideal candidates hold a related degree, 3+ years in project controls, and proficiency with Primavera P6 or MS Project, plus strong Excel skills. Fluency in English and Arabic is required for effective cross-team collaboration.