Senior Project Controls Lead - Infrastructure Projects

Egis Group; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis Group in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Project Control Manager to lead planning, cost, risk and reporting for major infrastructure programs. You will design fit-for-purpose controls, manage baselines, and produce decision-ready insights for senior stakeholders.

Join a multidisciplinary team delivering complex capital projects in Saudi Arabia with a focus on governance, safety, and value realization. Strong communication and analytical skills required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project controls experience within infrastructure, utilities, energy, or major capital projects sectors.
• Proven expertise in project planning, cost management, schedule management, and performance reporting
• Strong proficiency with Primavera P6, cost management systems, and reporting tools such as Power BI and advanced Excel analytics
• Solid understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles, interface management, and integrated controls processes
• Demonstrated experience operating in multi-contract, multi-stakeholder environments with complex governance requirements
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to present to senior leadership
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with meticulous attention to detail
• Degree or HNC in an engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience
• Right to Work in Saudi Arabia or ability to secure this prior to commencement of the role

Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment of project environments and client requirements, identifying challenges and collaborating with stakeholders to design and deliver tailored control solutions that achieve desired outcomes
• Establish and manage fit-for-purpose project controls frameworks, including planning, cost, risk, and performance reporting, while developing robust baselines and integrating cost, schedule, and risk data
• Oversee the analysis, documentation, and reporting of project findings and recommendations, producing clear, decision-ready insights for senior stakeholders through dashboards, KPI packs, trend analysis, and forecasting
• Facilitate collaborative planning and controls sessions with client representatives, project teams, and delivery partners, both virtually and in-person
• Apply and adapt established methodologies, processes, and tools to suit specific project needs, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks and client-specific requirements
• Support change control processes, QSRA activities, and the development and management of Earned Value Management (EVM) systems where required
• Represent the organization within diverse, multi-disciplinary teams, building and maintaining professional relationships with clients, internal teams, and external partners
• Coach and support project teams to build internal capability, improve consistency and quality across controls disciplines, and contribute to organizational development initiatives
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures and promote a culture of transparency and accountability
• Monitor project performance against established baselines, identify variances, and provide proactive recommendations to keep projects on track

Skills

Project planning

Cost management

Schedule management

Performance reporting

Primavera P6

Power BI

Advanced Excel analytics

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Interface management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical/problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering degree or HNC

Tools

Oracle Primavera

Planview

PMO365

Job description

Egis Group in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Project Control Manager to lead planning, cost, risk and reporting for major infrastructure programs. You will design fit-for-purpose controls, manage baselines, and produce decision-ready insights for senior stakeholders.

Join a multidisciplinary team delivering complex capital projects in Saudi Arabia with a focus on governance, safety, and value realization. Strong communication and analytical skills required.