Senior Project Controls Engineer (Chinese Speaker)

Hill International (Middle East) Limited; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in project management is seeking a Project Controls Manager in Riyadh to oversee project controls, including cost estimation and schedule management. Ideal candidates will possess engineering degrees, extensive experience, and proficiency in Primavera P6, with strong communication skills in Chinese. This role involves coordinating with various departments and ensuring compliance with project contracts.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a similar role.
• PMP-SP certification is valued.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in Chinese required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Document Control and develop the Document control system.
• Analyze and evaluate performance against established schedules.
• Review project risk logs and mitigation plans.

Skills

Project Management

Document Control

Cost Analysis

Risk Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction, Business Administration or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Efficiently integrate the cost, schedule and document control element of the work they are managing.
• Supervise Document Control and lead the development of the Document control system.
• Develop and maintain project information systems, including information accumulation and reporting.
• Work in coordination with the Contracts Department.
• Project management report development.
• Review of site correspondence and documents for compliance with provisions of the contract documents.
• Periodical review of the project reports
• Maintenance of contract documents. Perform a contractual/commercial review of the tender submissions and check the content for compliance with the instruction to Tenders.
• Processing of contractor documents.
• Review initial Work Breakdown structure and reporting system.
• Review and evaluate Program Master Schedule and design, construction procurement schedules, and including third party impacts or constraints.
• Analyze, evaluate and forecast project cost estimates and prepare estimates as required.
• Analyze and evaluate performance against an established schedule.
• Assess the impact of design/construction changes and schedule slippages.
• Review all project risk logs and mitigation plans and track budget and schedule compliance.
• Review and propose an improvement to the Project Management Plan and related procedures.
• Define risk budget (i.e. financial consequences of risk.)

Skills

Required Qualification, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction, Business Administration or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of experience in a similar role.
• Extensive knowledge of Primavera P6 is required.
• The possession of a PMP-SP (Project Manager Professional Scheduler Professional PMI) Certificate or a similar certificate will also be valued.
• Extensive experience in leading or executing project controls elements.
• Ability to think ahead, identify new opportunities and create new and innovative approaches to work-related issues
• Demonstrates a determination, desire to succeed and a wish to progress and develop within a commercial role.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager / supervisor.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in Chinese is required. Oral and written communication skills in English or Arabic is a plus.