Senior Rail Project Controls Leader

Systra; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 337,457 - 449,943; Full time

Job summary

Systra is seeking a Project Controls Manager in Riyadh to lead all project controls functions on major railway and transportation infrastructure projects. This role is critical for ensuring project delivery aligned with budgets and schedules.

Candidates should have a minimum of 20 years of project controls experience, especially in GCC and Saudi Arabia. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required, and a Master’s degree is preferred. Strong skills in Primavera P6 are essential.

Qualifications

• 20 years of experience in project controls and performance management.
• Mandatory experience in railway or major transportation infrastructure projects.
• Strong GCC and Saudi Arabia experience preferred.
• Proven ability to manage controls across multiple contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall project controls function.
• Establish project controls procedures and tools.
• Manage and mentor the project controls team.
• Analyze schedule performance and recommend mitigation measures.
• Prepare dashboards and project controls reports.

Skills

Project controls management

Risk management

Cost control

Planning and scheduling

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Systra is seeking a Project Controls Manager in Riyadh to lead all project controls functions on major railway and transportation infrastructure projects. This role is critical for ensuring project delivery aligned with budgets and schedules.

Candidates should have a minimum of 20 years of project controls experience, especially in GCC and Saudi Arabia. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required, and a Master’s degree is preferred. Strong skills in Primavera P6 are essential.