Project Controls Specialist (Saudi National)

Parsons; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia is seeking a driven Project Controls Specialist (Saudi National) to support a high-profile project. You will monitor cost, schedule, and performance to help deliver on time and within budget while coordinating with project managers, engineers, and site teams.

The role requires a Civil Engineering or related degree and at least five years in project controls, with fluency in English and Arabic.

Qualifications

• Saudi national required.
• 5+ years of project controls experience in construction or engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Track expenditures, forecasts, and cost variances.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Support risk and change management and coordinate with site teams.

Skills

English proficiency

Arabic proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Job description

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Job Description:

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Project Controls Specialist (Saudi National) to join our dynamic team on a high-profile project in Tabuk, KSA . The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting project delivery by monitoring cost, schedule, and performance metrics to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

What You'll Be Doing

• Schedule Management: Assist in developing, updating, and maintaining project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Cost Control: Track project expenditures, commitments, and forecasts; analyze variances against the approved baseline budget.
• Progress Reporting: Prepare comprehensive daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports detailing schedule status, cost performance, and key milestones.
• Risk & Change Management: Assist in identifying potential project risks and tracking change orders to evaluate their impact on cost and timeline.
• Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, engineers, and site teams to gather data and resolve schedule or cost discrepancies.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Nationality: Must be a Saudi National.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in project controls, planning, scheduling, or cost estimation within the construction or engineering industry.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline. (Note: Equivalent professional experience and hands-on expertise will also be considered.)

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in project management software (such as Primavera P6 or MS Project) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Arabic.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.