Senior Project Controls Engineer

Bechtel; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 281,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Project Controls Engineer in Ras Al Khair, Saudi Arabia. This role requires leadership in planning and scheduling across major infrastructure projects. Candidates should have significant experience in project controls, analytical expertise, and proficiency in planning tools like Primavera P6. You will interact with contractors and stakeholders, conduct risk analysis, and ensure compliance with company standards. The position also offers opportunities for professional growth within a diverse and innovative environment.

Benefits

Complimentary meals on workdays

Robust benefits package

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Requires 9-12 years of relevant experience in project controls.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of proven experience in engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience specifically in a Project Controls Engineer role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute planning and scheduling functions across infrastructure projects.
• Interface with contractors to validate timelines and resolve schedule conflicts.
• Conduct schedule risk analysis and develop mitigation strategies.
• Implement and monitor earned value management.
• Prepare and present high-level project status reports.
• Ensure compliance with project controls procedures.

Skills

Project controls

Engineering

Stakeholder engagement

Planning tools (Primavera P6)

Change management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Requisition ID : 288373

• Relocation Authorized : International - Single
• Telework Type : Full-Time Office / Project
• Work Location : Ras Al Khair

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Project Overview

Jubail is one of Bechtel’s most remarkable achievements—a city built from the sand up, requiring vast resources and logistical planning on an unprecedented scale. It the biggest civil engineering project in modern times—and it's getting bigger. Bechtel has managed the Jubail project, located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, since it began in the mid-1970s. Saudi Arabian Bechtel Company (SABCO) serves as the Management Services Contractor (MSC), or “owner’s representative” for our client, the Royal Commission (RC). We are the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) managers, managing design submissions from local AE firms, and overseeing the actual construction work being performed by local contractors and sub-contractors in Jubail and Ras-Al-Khair Industrial Cities. In June 2021, Bechtel’s contract with the Royal Commission was renewed for another 5 years with work focusing on building new residential communities, iconic buildings / bridges, major site preparation, commercial buildings, mosques, schools, hospitals, sports facilities, clinics, universities, utility services and infrastructure (electrical sub-stations, lift stations), roads and highways, port & pipeline expansions, and more.

Work Location

Ras-Al-Khair. The designated work location for this position is Ras-Al-Khair, situated approximately 100 kilometres north of Jubail Industrial City. Employees will be required to commute daily between Jubail and Ras Al-Khair using the provided transportation facilities or shuttle bus service. Complimentary breakfast and lunch are currently offered to Ras-Al-Khair assignees on workdays.

Job Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for leading and executing planning and scheduling functions across infrastructure projects. You will apply advanced project controls methodologies to support cost, schedule, and risk management, ensuring alignment with Bechtel’s standards and client expectations. This role demands strong analytical capabilities, deep technical knowledge of planning tools, and the ability to coordinate across engineering, procurement, and construction disciplines. You will contribute to the development of integrated schedules, monitor project performance, and provide actionable insights to support decision‑making.

Major Responsibilities

• Interface with contractors and subcontractors to validate construction timelines, assess progress, and resolve schedule conflicts.
• Conduct schedule risk analysis and what‑if scenarios to evaluate potential disruptions and develop mitigation strategies.
• Implement and oversee earned value management (EVM) to monitor project performance and identify variances in cost and schedule.
• Analyze change notices and assess their impact on project cost and schedule, ensuring proper documentation and control.
• Prepare and present high‑level project status reports to senior management and stakeholders, highlighting risks, opportunities, and performance trends.
• Support cost and resource planning integration, ensuring consistency between schedule forecasts and budget allocations.
• Ensure compliance with Bechtel’s project controls procedures and standards

Education and Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or international equivalent in a related technical discipline).
• 9‑12 years of relevant experience in project controls and engineering or a related area.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Minimum8 to 10+ yearsof proven experience inproject controls,engineering, or a closely related field.
• At least5 yearsof experience specifically in aProject Controls Engineerrole within alarge‑scale organization.
• Competence in change management and impact analysis, including trending and forecasting tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to present complex data to leadership and clients.
• Expertise in planning and scheduling tools such as Primavera P6.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure project lifecycle and construction methodologies.
• Ability to develop, maintain, and analyze integrated project schedules across engineering, procurement, and construction disciplines.
• Proficient in preparing schedule reports, dashboards, and visualizations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective communication skills for interfacing with project leadership and stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to analyze large and complex data and worksheets.
• Professional certification in project planning or controls such as PMP (Project Management Professional), PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional), or equivalent preferred.

Total Rewards / Benefits

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