Senior Project Control Manager

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full spectrum of project controls functions including cost management, schedule development, risk and change management, and earned value analysis.
• Establish and maintain robust project controls systems and governance frameworks in accordance with international standards (e.g., AACE, PMI).
• Oversee baseline development and monitor progress against key performance indicators across the project lifecycle.
• Provide executive-level reporting and insights to internal leadership, government stakeholders, and strategic partners.
• Direct project controls teams, ensuring alignment across planning, scheduling, estimating, and budgeting activities.
• Lead risk assessments and mitigation strategies; ensure timely identification and resolution of issues.
• Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and consultants to integrate controls strategies into design, procurement, and construction.
• Support commercial and contractual functions by providing timely cost forecasts, cash flow projections, and claims analysis.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi regulatory requirements, client expectations, and internal control policies.
• Champion continuous improvement and digital transformation within the project controls function.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• PMP Certification
• Minimum of **15 years' experience** in project controls, with at least **10 years in a leadership capacity** in luxury hospitality or mixed-use projects.
• Proven experience in **real estate** preferably in the **Middle East / GCC** region.
• Proficient in Primavera P6, cost control systems (e.g., EcoSys, Prism, ARES), and enterprise reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of FIDIC or similar contract standards.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• **Experience working in Saudi Arabia** or knowledge of Vision 2030 projects is highly desirable.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to play a key leadership role in one of the region’s most transformative infrastructure programs.
• Dynamic work environment with exposure to international stakeholders and high-impact projects.

Application Question(s)

• Did you include the list of project you've been involved in, in your CV?
• Did you attach your latest CV in your application?

Education

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience

• leadership: 10 years (Required)
• Primavera, P6: 10 years (Required)
• PMC: 10 years (Required)
• hospitality or mixed-use project: 10 years (Required)

License/Certification

• PMP (Required)