Senior Project Control Engineer (Saudi Nationals)

Nesma & Partners; Jizan; Presencial; SAR 300.000 - 520.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Nesma & Partners is seeking a Sr. Project Controls Engineer with Oil & Gas experience to support the Project Controls Manager. You will integrate planning, scheduling, cost control, and performance reporting across the project lifecycle, ensuring delivery within time, cost, and contractual parameters.

Key responsibilities include developing baselines, monitoring progress with KPIs, and providing executive dashboards. Strong English communication and EPC/infrastructure exposure are preferred.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline) is required.
• 4+ years of experience in project controls, planning, and scheduling.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project with cost control integration.
• Fluent professional English with strong analytical and presentation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Implement project controls strategies across the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain bid and baseline schedules in Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Analyze financial and operational data to track progress and KPIs.
• Review monthly accruals, support budget management, and ensure contractual cost recovery.
• Coordinate with project managers and site teams to define baselines and targets.
• Contribute to variation analysis and lessons learned.

Conocimientos

Project controls

Scheduling

Cost control

Performance reporting

Data analysis

English communication

Educación

Bachelors in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical)

Herramientas

Primavera P6

MS Project

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Sr. Project Controls Engineer with dedicated Oil & Gas industry experience to support the Project Controls Manager in driving operational excellence across our major energy and industrial projects. In this role, you will be responsible for integrating planning, scheduling, cost control, and performance reporting functions to ensure seamless execution within approved time, cost, and contractual parameters throughout the entire project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Controls & Execution: Implement project controls strategies, methodologies, and best practices across the project lifecycle to support efficient delivery and align with company standards.
• Master & Baseline Scheduling: Develop, maintain, and update bid and baseline schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project; integrate scope, resources, and critical milestones from tender to handover.
• Progress & Performance Monitoring: Compile and analyze financial and operational data to track progress, monitor KPIs, and prepare executive dashboards and progress reports.
• Cost Control & Financial Reporting: Review and process monthly accruals, support budget management, manage invoicing and cost-sharing documentation for Joint Venture (JV) agreements, and ensure contractual cost recovery.
• Resource & Productivity Tracking: Analyze manpower and equipment loading across activities to balance constraints and support optimal resource planning.
• Schedule Analysis & Recovery: Conduct regular schedule risk and completeness assessments; formulate recovery and revised schedules to mitigate delays and keep projects on track.
• Stakeholder & Interface Alignment: Collaborate with project managers, site teams, and cross-functional stakeholders during setup to define control requirements, performance baselines, and measurable targets.
• Claims & Continuous Improvement: Provide technical inputs for variation and time claims, handle contractual delay analysis, and capture lessons learned to drive future project performance.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline).
• Experience: 4+ years of relevant experience in project controls, planning, and scheduling.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project, cost control integration, delay/risk assessments, and progress measurement systems.
• Communication: Fluency in professional English with strong interpersonal, analytical, and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience within large-scale EPC or infrastructure contracting environments.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PMI-SP, CCP, PSP).
• Professional working proficiency in Arabic.