Senior Project Controls Manager

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Project Controls Manager to ensure efficient project management practices. Responsibilities include overseeing project controls, managing contractor schedules, and developing compliance procedures. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management and a minimum of 15 years of management experience, preferably in the rail or metro sector. The position offers a tax-free salary and various benefits including comprehensive medical insurance and relocation assistance.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Comprehensive medical insurance coverage

Paid annual leave

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Relocation assistance

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of management experience in project controls, preferably in the rail or metro sector.
• Proven expertise in schedule management, document control, and performance tracking.
• Ability to manage complex multi-stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a Service Delivery Plan for project control activities.
• Review and manage O&M Contractors’ schedules.
• Develop and maintain Risk Management practices and reporting dashboards.

Skills

Schedule management

Document control

Performance tracking

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Multi-stakeholder management

Familiarity with project control tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Senior Project Controls Manager position located in Riyadh, KSA.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://careers.atkinsrealis.com

Position purpose

The Senior Project Controls Manager, with a minimum of 15 years’ management experience, shall ensure that the project management function operates efficiently across the Consultant’s organization and with external stakeholders. They will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive Service Delivery Plan covering all activities, including schedule performance and deviation tracking. They shall review and manage each O&M Contractor’s operation and maintenance schedules against the Employer’s requirements and objectives, ensuring that each contractor and third party achieves agreed performance targets and key milestones. The Senior Project Controls Manager will also be responsible for developing and enforcing scheduling, document control, and reporting procedures, ensuring full compliance with contractual and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Controls Oversight: Develop and maintain a Service Delivery Plan for all project control activities; monitor schedule performance and identify deviations across all project phases; ensure efficient project management practices within the Consultant’s organization and with external interfaces.
• Schedule Management: Review and manage O&M Contractors’ operation and maintenance schedules; ensure alignment with the Employer’s objectives and contractual milestones; track progress and performance against key deliverables.
• Compliance & Procedures: Develop and maintain Risk Management practices and reporting dashboards; develop and implement scheduling, document control, and reporting procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 15 years of management experience in project controls, preferably in the rail or metro sector.
• Proven expertise in schedule management, document control, and performance tracking.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex multi-stakeholder environments.
• Familiarity with project control tools and methodologies.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Paid Annual leave.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting.

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination. Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented, complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice, and ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.

We are an equal opportunity employer.