Scheduling Control Section Head

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia

Listing for: Hill International (Middle East) Ltd.

Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-05-31

Job specializations:

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 150000 SAR Yearly SAR 120000.00 150000.00 YEAR

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain project schedules using industry-standard software.
Monitor and track project progress, ensuring adherence to schedule milestones.
Identify and analyze potential risks and delays, and develop strategies to mitigate them.
Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and up-to-date project schedules.
Provide regular reports and updates on project schedules to management and stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards.
Observe existing processes, analyze staff performance, and address deficiencies accordingly.
Train and mentor scheduling control staff.
Monitor and track project progress and compile ad hoc reports.
Attend and schedule meetings as required.
Understand and meet all contract requirements.
Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in project scheduling and control.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to optimize project schedules and resource allocation.
Ensure all projects are completed on time and within budgets.
Informed of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International and ensure continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications

Bachelor in engineering from an accredited university.
Minimum 20 years’ experience in planning and scheduling, including having worked as the scheduling manager on large‑scale projects.
Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, which include schedule development, control, and analysis, in the field and in the home office.
Knowledge of supervision, personnel administration, and training of technical and non‑technical personnel.
Skilled in verbal and written communication.
Advanced knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes.
Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, perform, review, and present schedule products independently with minimal supervision.
Professional user of scheduling software such as Primavera P6 and EPPM platform.
Ability to lead the section and allocate workload to team.

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