Project Controls Manager

Location

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The role

Reporting to the Project Director and responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the planning, estimating, cost control, risk management, and document control services and for providing information to allow proactive and accurate reporting for the project.

Project description

The project is a major infrastructure programme for a mixed-use development aiming to be a global landmark recognized for its unique vision and position as an authentic destination in Riyadh. The community will be a distinct, self-sustaining hub for Riyadh offering several iconic assets. KBR will provide project management consultancy services in project planning, controls, design and engineering management, and implementation of the development and early works packages.

Main responsibilities

• Lead and manage the project controls team.
• Develop and implement the project controls execution strategy to achieve the contract requirements.
• Develop project controls standards, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate with the program management team on all aspects of project controls.
• Establish and manage the work breakdown structure (WBS) and project master schedule.
• Establish and manage the cost breakdown structure (CBS), budget, and project cost control.
• Establish and manage the risk management plan.
• Establish and manage document control.
• Establish and manage change control.
• Monitor and analyze progress, cost, and risk.
• Provide monthly and weekly reports.
• Prepare and deliver presentations.

Experience, skills and knowledge

• BSc in construction management, engineering, architecture, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum overall relevant experience of 15 years.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in project control roles.
• Minimum of 5 years regional experience.
• Required professional memberships and charterships: MRICS or MCIOB.
• Sound knowledge of all engineering and commercial aspects of major civil and infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, and utilities.
• Excellent knowledge of CPM networks, resource and cost loading, and risk management techniques.
• Ability to effectively monitor and analyse progress, cost, and risks, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions.
• Experienced user of MS Office and Primavera.
• Previous experience in the Middle East is advantageous.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Competencies

• Leadership.
• Planning and organising.
• Able to work at all levels in an organisation.
• Team player.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong customer focus.
• Accepts responsibility.