Senior Project Controls Manager - Infrastructure & EVM

Egis; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis Group in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Project Control Manager to lead planning, cost, and risk controls for major infrastructure projects. You will deliver integrated dashboards, forecasts, and baselines across multi-stakeholder environments.

The role requires 10+ years in project controls, strong governance, and proficiency in Primavera P6, Power BI, and Excel analytics. Saudi work authorization is required; the team emphasizes collaboration and results.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project controls experience in infrastructure, utilities, energy, or major capital projects sectors.
• Proven expertise in project planning, cost management, schedule management, and performance reporting.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, cost management systems, and reporting tools such as Power BI and advanced Excel analytics.
• Strong Earned Value Management (EVM) knowledge and governance experience.
• 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.
• Degree or HNC in engineering, 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

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering degree or HNC

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

Excel analytics

Planview

PMO365

Job description

Egis Group in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Project Control Manager to lead planning, cost, and risk controls for major infrastructure projects. You will deliver integrated dashboards, forecasts, and baselines across multi-stakeholder environments.

The role requires 10+ years in project controls, strong governance, and proficiency in Primavera P6, Power BI, and Excel analytics. Saudi work authorization is required; the team emphasizes collaboration and results.