Senior Project Controls Manager

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Tabuk; Hybrid; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Project Controls Manager in the energy sector. This role involves leading project control functions, ensuring effective cost management, scheduling, and performance reporting for complex energy projects. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you will contribute to transformative solutions that address global challenges. The company offers a hybrid work environment, empowering you to excel in your role while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and have extensive experience in project controls, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Global giving and volunteering program

Inclusive employee networks

Positive mental health champions

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in project controls, especially in energy sector.
• Strong knowledge of earned value management principles.
• Proven track record managing large-scale energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead project control team overseeing planning, scheduling, and cost control.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project control systems.
• Monitor project progress and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Project Controls Management

Cost Management

Scheduling

Risk Assessment

Performance Reporting

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in related field

Professional certifications (PMP, CCP, PSP, EVP)

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

SAP

Job description

Senior Project Controls Manager - Energy & Power

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

What if we showed you how we're solving the world’s greatest challenges by transforming intangible ideas into intelligent solutions for a more connected, sustainable world?

Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society, as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

At Jacobs, our Power Solutions team is geared towards providing a more integrated approach offering end-to-end service to support our clients in energy networks, thermal generation, renewable generation, and storage solutions space. We are helping our clients meet the challenges faced in countries and cities across the globe, providing innovative solutions from replacing conventional thermal power plants with renewable energy to developing demand side management strategies.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Controls Manager to oversee and manage the project control functions for our complex energy and power projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project controls within the energy sector, with expertise in cost management, scheduling, risk assessment, and performance reporting.

Responsibilities not limited to;

• Lead the project control team on-site, overseeing all aspects of project planning, scheduling, cost control, and performance reporting.
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive project control systems and procedures.
• Create and manage detailed project schedules using advanced scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project).
• Monitor project progress, identify deviations from the plan, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and analyze cost estimates, budgets, and cash flow projections.
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and project metrics.
• Conduct earned value analysis and provide regular performance reports to project management and stakeholders.
• Manage change control processes, including impact assessments on cost and schedule.
• Identify and assess project risks, developing mitigation strategies in collaboration with the project team.
• Forecast resource requirements and optimize resource allocation across project activities.
• Coordinate with various departments (e.g., procurement, engineering, construction) to ensure accurate and timely data collection.
• Develop and maintain project dashboards and status reports for senior management and clients.
• Contribute to bid preparations and contract negotiations by providing cost and schedule expertise.
• Mentor and develop junior project control team members.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CCP, PSP, or EVP are highly desirable.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in project controls, with at least 8 years specifically in energy and power projects.
• Extensive experience with project management and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, SAP).
• Strong knowledge of earned value management principles and practices.
• Proven track record of successfully managing project controls for large-scale, complex energy infrastructure projects.
• In-depth understanding of cost estimating, budgeting, and forecasting in the energy sector.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with contract types common in energy projects (e.g., EPC, EPCM) and their implications for project controls.

Jacobs. A world where you can.

From our inclusive employee networks, to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

Please note: If you are being represented by a recruitment agency you will not be considered, to be considered you will need to apply directly to Jacobs.