Project Controls Manager

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We're looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Project Controls Manager to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In this pivotal role, you will oversee all project controls functions, ensuring financial accuracy, schedule adherence, and effective cost management throughout the project lifecycle. You will serve as a key strategic partner to project leadership, providing transparent, analytical insights that drive informed decision-making and project success.

This position offers the opportunity to lead a controls function, mentor team members, and implement innovative solutions that enhance project performance and organizational efficiency.

• Develop, establish, and maintain comprehensive project baseline budgets, schedules, and performance metrics in alignment with project scope and organizational standards
• Analyze and interpret complex financial data, earned value metrics, and cost/schedule integration reports to identify key project issues, trends, and forecasting requirements
• Manage and oversee all project financial systems and processes, ensuring accurate cost data collection, reporting, and compliance with company policies and procedures
• Lead scope control and change management processes, evaluating the financial and schedule impact of proposed changes and providing recommendations to project leadership
• Collect, analyze, and report on manpower, labor hours, labor costs, and actual expenditures against budget limitations and funding constraints
• Track and manage purchase orders, subcontract commitments, and expenditures, ensuring alignment with project budgets and contractual obligations
• Prepare and present detailed progress trend analyses, cost impact assessments, and performance reviews to stakeholders and project teams
• Collaborate with project managers, finance teams, and contractors to resolve cost and schedule discrepancies and implement corrective actions
• Develop and maintain project controls procedures, documentation, and best practices that support organizational efficiency and consistency
• Participate in and lead project cost review meetings, providing assertive recommendations based on analytical findings
• Utilize advanced project management software and enterprise resource planning systems to optimize data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Support risk management and mitigation strategies by identifying financial and schedule risks and recommending proactive solutions
• Mentor and support project controls team members, fostering a collaborative and goal-oriented work environment
• Ensure transparent communication of project financial status to all stakeholders through clear, timely, and accurate reporting

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 15 years of professional experience in project controls, project management, or related financial management roles
• Demonstrated expertise in earned value methodology, cost/schedule integration, and performance management
• Proficiency with project management software (Microsoft Project, Oracle Primavera, or equivalent) and enterprise financial systems
• Strong knowledge of scope control, change management, and contract administration
• Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and develop actionable forecasting and trending reports
• Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings to senior leadership and diverse stakeholder groups

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Cost Professional (CCP), or equivalent project controls certification
• Experience managing large-scale construction or infrastructure projects in the Middle East region
• Familiarity with SAP, Oracle ERP, or similar enterprise resource planning systems
• Experience with bond construction or publicly funded projects
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools and business intelligence…