Senior Project Controls Lead – Rail & Transport

SYSTRA; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA in Riyadh is seeking a seasoned Project Controls Manager to lead planning, cost control, risk and reporting across major railway and transportation projects. You will establish controls procedures, mentor the team, review schedules, analyze performance, and ensure delivery in line with budgets and contractual obligations, engaging with PMC and client teams.

Responsibilities include leading the project controls function, ensuring data integrity, and coordinating with commercial,

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of experience in project controls for major capital projects.
• Mandatory experience in railway or major transportation infrastructure projects.
• Strong GCC experience; Saudi Arabia experience preferred.
• Experience with PMC, client-side, or major program management teams on large, complex projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field.
• PMP, PMI-SP, AACE, RICS or equivalent certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall project controls function across major railway and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Establish and maintain project controls procedures, systems, tools, templates, and reporting protocols in line with PMC and client requirements.
• Manage and mentor the project controls team to ensure effective delivery across planning, cost, reporting and risk disciplines.
• Review and monitor contractor schedules for alignment with milestones and contract requirements; recommend mitigations.
• Coordinate with commercial, engineering, construction and client teams to ensure contract compliance and data integrity.

Skills

Project controls

Planning

Cost control

Risk management

Scheduling

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Project Management or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

Cost reporting tools

Job description

SYSTRA in Riyadh is seeking a seasoned Project Controls Manager to lead planning, cost control, risk and reporting across major railway and transportation projects. You will establish controls procedures, mentor the team, review schedules, analyze performance, and ensure delivery in line with budgets and contractual obligations, engaging with PMC and client teams.

Responsibilities include leading the project controls function, ensuring data integrity, and coordinating with commercial,