SR. Project Control Engineer

Lucid Motors; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Control Engineer to lead a large-scale construction project in King Abdullah Economic City. This pivotal role involves developing and managing integrated project schedules, monitoring contractor performance, and providing data-driven insights for enhanced project visibility. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project controls within industrial construction, with a strong command of tools like Primavera P6 and Excel. Join a community of innovators dedicated to creating a sustainable future and making a significant impact in the electric vehicle industry.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project controls for industrial construction.
• Expertise in Primavera P6 and project control systems.
• Professional certifications like PMP or PSP are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage integrated project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Monitor contractor performance and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Prepare accurate progress reports and dashboards for decision-making.

Skills

Primavera P6

Project Controls

Risk Management

Schedule Development

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Professional certifications (PMP, PSP)

Tools

Excel

Project Control Systems

Job description

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.

We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly capable Senior Project Control Engineer to join our team for a large-scale construction project in King Abdullah Economic City, Jeddah. This role is central to the successful planning, coordination, reporting and delivery of the project, requiring strong technical expertise in schedule development, schedule integration, risk management, and project reporting. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of industrial project lifecycles, contractual frameworks, and the tools required to drive execution performance.

Role Summary:

• Develop and manage fully integrated, resource-loaded project schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring alignment across engineering, procurement, construction, and vendor activities. Lead the integration of equipment suppliers’ timelines into the master project schedule to maintain a coordinated and executable plan.
• Monitor contractor and vendor performance against contractual milestones and key deliverables. Identify scheduling impacts, interface risks, and potential delays; recommend and implement mitigation strategies. Support the assessment and substantiation of change orders, delay analysis, and extension of time claims.
• Maintain and update the project risk register; contribute to structured risk reviews and mitigation planning. Contribute to the development of contingency strategies in collaboration with project leadership.
• Prepare and deliver accurate progress reports, dashboards, and executive summaries to support informed decision-making.
• Provide data-driven insights to enhance project visibility, predictability, and performance control.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project controls, with a strong focus on industrial construction projects.
• Proven expertise in Primavera P6, Excel, and project control systems (cost, schedule, and reporting).
• Deep understanding of Design and Build frameworks, project life cycles, and international contract standards such as FIDIC.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage complexity and influence stakeholders.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PSP, or equivalent are highly desirable.

To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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