Senior Project Controls Engineer

Bechtel is a global infrastructure and engineering powerhouse that has delivered >25,000 projects worldwide since 1898. We build sustainable, resilient infrastructure in Energy, Mining & Metals, Nuclear, Security & Environmental, Construction, and Technology markets. Our teams are committed to excellence, diversity, and safe delivery.

Jubail is Bechtel’s largest civil‑engineering project. Located in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, the project includes two industrial cities, residential communities, schools, hospitals, and vital infrastructure, with a focus on road, port, pipeline, and utility expansions.

As a Project Controls Engineer, you will lead planning and scheduling for infrastructure projects, applying advanced project controls to manage cost, schedule, and risk. You will coordinate across engineering, procurement, and construction disciplines, develop integrated schedules, monitor performance, and provide actionable insights to support decision‑making.

• Interface with contractors and subcontractors to validate construction timelines, assess progress, and resolve schedule conflicts.
• Conduct schedule risk analysis and what‑if scenarios to evaluate potential disruptions and develop mitigation strategies.
• Implement and oversee earned value management (EVM) to monitor project performance and identify variances in cost and schedule.
• Analyze change notices and assess their impact on project cost and schedule, ensuring proper documentation and control.
• Prepare and present high‑level project status reports to senior management and stakeholders, highlighting risks, opportunities, and performance trends.
• Support cost and resource planning integration, ensuring consistency between schedule forecasts and budget allocations.
• Ensure compliance with Bechtel’s project controls procedures and standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 9–12 years of relevant experience in project controls and engineering.

• 8–10+ years of proven experience in project controls, engineering, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Project Controls Engineer in a large‑scale organization.
• Proficiency in change management, impact analysis, trending, and forecasting tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Expertise in Primavera P6 or equivalent scheduling tools.
• Deep understanding of infrastructure project lifecycle and construction methodologies.
• Ability to develop, maintain, and analyze integrated project schedules across disciplines.
• Proficient in preparing schedule reports, dashboards, and visualizations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical skills for large, complex data sets.
• Professional certification such as PMP, PSP, or equivalent preferred.

Bechtel offers a comprehensive benefits portfolio that supports career growth, well‑being, and work‑life balance. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation, may e‑mail their request to .

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Construction

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