Senior Project Controls Engineer

Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals Incorporated; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 337,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Project Controls Engineer responsible for leading project scheduling and planning functions. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in project controls, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Primavera P6. This role requires effective communication and stakeholder engagement to ensure project alignment and success.

Benefits

Complimentary breakfast and lunch

Robust benefits supporting career growth

Qualifications

• 9-12 years of relevant experience in project controls and engineering.
• Proven experience as a Project Controls Engineer within a large-scale organization.
• Professional certification in project planning or controls preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interface with contractors to validate construction timelines.
• Conduct schedule risk analysis and develop mitigation strategies.
• Implement and oversee earned value management.

Skills

Project controls experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Change management

Planning and scheduling tools expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Overview

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. Relocation Authorized: International - Single. Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project.

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

• Minimum 8 to 10+ years of proven experience in project controls, engineering, or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years of experience specifically in a Project Controls Engineer role within a large-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.

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