Project Control Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Project Controls Manager

Location: Riyadh, KSA

Job Type: Full-Time

Blacksand, the development arm of Alabdullatif Group, is a key player in residential, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, and logistics projects. Known for its commitment to quality and innovation, Blacksand focuses on creating integrated communities and modern developments that meet the highest industry standards.

We are seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to join our project controls team and play a key role in strengthening programme management and controls across Blacksand's development portfolio. The role covers schedule management, contractor and consultant oversight, project reporting, and helping to shape the standards, tools, and practices that support delivery on time, within budget, and to Blacksand's quality standards.

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules across assigned developments using Primavera P6 and InEight.
• Establish and update baseline programmes in coordination with consultants and contractors.
• Identify schedule risks and drive mitigation actions with the development and delivery teams.

• Review contractor and consultant programme submissions, monthly updates, and progress reports for accuracy and alignment with contract requirements.
• Assess Extension of Time (EOT) claims and time impact on Requests for Change (RFCs) and Variation Orders (VOs) in coordination with the cost team.
• Support procurement and tendering with programme inputs and evaluation of bidders' proposed schedules.

• Coordinate with cost consultants and internal finance to align programme with budget across projects.
• Maintain project and portfolio risk registers and drive risk mitigation.
• Support the change control process, ensuring time and cost impacts are properly assessed and documented.

• Champion our Project Management Information System (PMIS) - including InEight and Power BI dashboards - and support its continued development.
• Prepare project and portfolio status reports, presentations, and dashboards for internal leadership.
• Contribute to establishing and enhancing project controls standards, methodologies, and best practices across the portfolio.

• Collaborate with the development, design, delivery, and cost teams to align on programme priorities and resolve execution challenges.
• Represent project controls in meetings with consultants, contractors, and external partners.

• Support the growth of the project controls team and mentor colleagues as needed.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project controls processes, tools, and reporting standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• MBA or professional project management qualifications (PMP, CPM, RICS, CIArb, or similar) are highly preferred.

• 15+ years of experience in project controls, planning, or PMO functions within real estate development or construction.
• Proven experience on large-scale real estate development programmes in Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC.
• Experience on the client or PMC side of hospitality, mixed-use, or large-scale residential developments is a strong plus.

• Hands-on proficiency with Primavera P6 and InEight (experience with comparable PMIS platforms such as Oracle Primavera Unifier is also welcome).
• Strong Power BI or equivalent dashboarding skills.
• Solid understanding of FIDIC contracts, EOT assessments, and claims and delay analysis.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Familiarity with Saudi and GCC market practices, regulations, and contract frameworks.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced developer environment.
• Fluent English required;
  Arabic strongly preferred.

Thank you for your interest in joining Blacksand! We look forward to reviewing your application.