Technical Manager – Project Controls

SJ Group; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

SJ Group is seeking an experienced Technical Manager – Project Controls in Jeddah to oversee planning, scheduling, cost management, risk analysis and performance reporting for major infrastructure programmes.

You will lead controls activities, develop integrated schedules in Primavera P6, monitor costs and progress, and provide dashboards and MI to stakeholders across projects and programmes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in project controls, planning, scheduling, cost management, or risk management.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain integrated project schedules with Primavera P6.
• Experience with Enterprise Project Management (EPM) software and dashboards.
• Track record of preparing project performance reports and management information.

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls activities including planning, scheduling, cost engineering, risk management and progress monitoring.
• Develop, review and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Monitor project costs, quantities, schedule performance and delivery progress.
• Prepare and analyse project performance reports, dashboards and MI.
• Develop integrated schedules identifying interdependencies between projects and programmes.
• Support the preparation and review of project implementation and management plans.
• Use EPM software to monitor and control project performance.
• Identify schedule and cost risks and provide technical analysis for corrective actions.

Skills

Project controls

Planning

Scheduling

Cost management

Risk management

Performance reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Project Management

Tools

Primavera P6

EPM software

Job description

• Delivering world-class infrastructure, buildings, and environmental solutions
• Be part of shaping our business and driving innovation initiatives

About SJ Group

Surbana Jurong Group is a leading global urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting firm. With a strong presence across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond, we deliver integrated solutions across the entire project lifecycle—from planning and design to delivery and asset management.

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Technical Manager – Project Controls to oversee project planning, scheduling, cost management, risk analysis, and performance reporting for major infrastructure programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project controls activities, including planning, scheduling, cost engineering, risk management, and progress monitoring.
• Develop, review, and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Monitor project costs, quantities, schedule performance, and delivery progress.
• Prepare and analyse project performance reports, dashboards, and management information.
• Develop integrated schedules identifying interdependencies between projects and programmes.
• Support the preparation and review of project implementation and management plans.
• Use Enterprise Project Management (EPM) software to monitor and control project performance.
• Identify schedule and cost risks and provide technical analysis to support corrective actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in project controls, planning, scheduling, cost management, or project risk management.
• Practical experience in cost engineering, quantity management, project analysis, and preparation of project schedules.
• Demonstrated experience using Primavera P6.
• Experience using Enterprise Project Management (EPM) software.
• Experience preparing project performance dashboards and integrated programme schedules.
• Experience developing project implementation and management plans for major infrastructure projects.

Why Join SJ?

Join a global, multidisciplinary consultancy shaping sustainable, people-centric environments across 40+ countries. Help deliver complex infrastructure programmes through robust planning, cost control, risk management, and performance monitoring.

All recruitment activities are handled by our internal Talent Acquisition Team, and this role currently does not require agency input.

Please do not forward resumes directly to SJ employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!