Senior Project Controls Engineer

Hill International; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International in Saudi Arabia seeks a Senior Project Controls Engineer to lead integrated cost and schedule reporting for mega projects, develop dashboards, and provide executive-level reporting. You will coordinate data across contracts, maintain forecasts, and drive closeout documentation while supporting budgets with Power BI, Excel, Primavera P6, and SAP.

Minimum 15 years in project controls, Bachelor's in Engineering, PMP desirable; Saudi Arabia/GCC experience is an advantage; role

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of project controls experience on mega-projects.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia and/or GCC projects is an advantage.
• Strong expertise in integrated cost and schedule reporting and portfolio management.
• Closeout, termination, or final account experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, or a related field.
• PMP or similar certification is desirable.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills are mandatory.
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6, SAP, Oracle Unifier, and Power BI.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially for executive reporting.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated weekly, monthly, and closeout reports, including dashboards and presentations.
• Combine and analyze cost, schedule, and other inputs for a consistent portfolio view.
• Maintain forecasts, performance measures, and reporting calendars.
• Identify and explain variances and dependencies affecting closeout targets.
• Coordinate submissions and ensure data completeness across contracts.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and Excel analysis tools.
• Support budget, commitment, and funding analysis with the Lead Cost Engineer.
• Assist in schedule forecasts and tracking with the Lead Planner.
• Prepare cost and schedule substantiation packs for claims and final accounts.
• Work independently with senior stakeholders to resolve reporting issues.

Skills

Project controls

Executive reporting

Megaprojects experience

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction or related field

PMP or similar certification desirable

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

Oracle Unifier

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Senior Project Controls Engineer is a vital position, responsible for integrating and presenting critical project information. This role plays a key role in coordinating and analyzing data from various project functions, ensuring accurate and timely reporting. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in project controls, especially in integrated cost and schedule reporting, and a strong command of relevant software tools.

Assignment duration: Until the end of 2026, with the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated weekly, monthly, and closeout reports, including dashboards and presentations.
• Combine and analyze cost, schedule, and other inputs for a consistent portfolio view.
• Maintain forecasts, performance measures, and reporting calendars.
• Identify and explain variances and dependencies affecting closeout targets.
• Coordinate submissions and ensure data completeness across contracts.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and Excel analysis tools.
• Support budget, commitment, and funding analysis with the Lead Cost Engineer.
• Assist in schedule forecasts and tracking with the Lead Planner.
• Prepare cost and schedule substantiation packs for claims and final accounts.
• Work independently with senior stakeholders to resolve reporting issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of project controls experience, preferably on mega-projects.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia and/or GCC projects is an advantage.
• Strong expertise in integrated cost and schedule reporting and portfolio management.
• Closeout, termination, or final account experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, or a related field.
• PMP or similar certification is desirable.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills are mandatory.
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6, SAP, Oracle Unifier, and Power BI.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially for executive reporting.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively.