Senior Project Controls Manager

MOBCO Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

MOBCO Group is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to lead planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting, progress monitoring, and reporting across construction projects in Saudi Arabia. The role requires strong expertise in planning and cost control with Primavera P6 and advanced MS Excel.

The ideal candidate will have 12+ years in Project Controls, proven ability to drive performance, develop baselines, manage risk, and provide recommendations to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• 12+ years of relevant experience in Project Controls.
• Strong experience in both Planning/Scheduling and Cost Control.
• Proven experience with reputable construction or contracting companies.
• Strong knowledge of Primavera P6 and advanced MS Excel.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, progress measurement, and project performance analysis.
• Good understanding of construction methodologies, project execution, and contractual requirements.
• Experience with large-scale, multi-disciplinary, infrastructure, building, or major construction projects.
• Saudi Arabia/GCC experience is preferred.
• PMP, AACE, PMI-SP, PSP, or equivalent certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Project Controls function across assigned projects.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor baseline schedules and integrated master programmes.
• Manage project planning and scheduling using Primavera P6.
• Monitor planned versus actual progress and identify schedule deviations.
• Lead project cost control, including budgets, commitments, actual costs, accruals, and forecasts.
• Prepare and review monthly cost reports, cash-flow forecasts, and project financial forecasts.
• Monitor project performance against approved cost, schedule, and progress baselines.
• Analyze project trends, delays, cost overruns, and performance variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and monitor recovery programmes and acceleration plans for delayed projects.
• Manage project risk registers, change control, variations, and cost/schedule impacts.
• Coordinate with Project Management, Planning, Commercial, Contracts, Procurement, Engineering, and Construction teams.
• Prepare accurate weekly and monthly project controls reports, dashboards, and management presentations.
• Support project teams in EOT, delay analysis, claims, variations, and contractual matters.
• Establish and maintain project controls procedures, KPIs, reporting standards, and performance-monitoring systems.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Planning, Cost Control, and Project Controls teams.

Skills

Planning & Scheduling

Cost Control

Budgeting

Forecasting

Progress Measurement

Project Controls

Contractual Requirements

PM Certification (PMP/ PMI-SP)

Large-scale Projects

Saudi/GCC Experience

Education

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

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Excel

Job description

MOBCO Group is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to lead planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting, progress monitoring, and reporting across construction projects in Saudi Arabia. The role requires strong expertise in planning and cost control with Primavera P6 and advanced MS Excel.

The ideal candidate will have 12+ years in Project Controls, proven ability to drive performance, develop baselines, manage risk, and provide recommendations to senior management.