Project Controls Manager

Project Controls Manager

Our client based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is currently recruiting for a Projects Control Manager with strong Leadership and Project Management experience to run their division.
The individual chosen for this role must display a proven track record of planning, directing, budgeting and the overall coordination of activities on all company projects to ensure that goals and objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding parameters.
This position reports directly to the Executive Director and is charged with leading a team of Engineers and Document Controllers.

The main responsibilities for this role are as follows;

• Assist the Projects Managers to complete Projects on time and within the approved budget.
• Design and set-up the most suitable and effective control organization on all projects to meet these objectives in compliance with contractual specifications.
• Support the Project Manager's decision-making process providing all information necessary for a rapid identification of any unfavorable trend or any potential problem in time in order to start immediate corrective actions.
• Create a schedule/cost/risk awareness atmosphere among all projects participants.
• Organize and maintain the best integration between scheduling and cost control and risk management functions ensuring that any activity is carefully planned and controlled in terms of time, budget and scope of work.
• Manage and maintain document management systems (including all logs - material, drawings, RFI…etc.).
• Work with client, project manager, and vendors to prepare technical and project documentation.
• Establish the resources and organization (skills, manpower, procedures, and communications) needed to achieve the control strategy; in case of complex projects, a "Projects Control Plan" document should be issued.
• Ensure, during the initial phase after contract award, the implementation of the Project Controls System
• Establish the overall work breakdown structure and relevant coding system to meet all control requirements
• Schedule and cost forecast are consistent and regularly reviewed reflecting the most updated information and current trends.
• Specify the project controls requirements to Subcontractors and main packages Suppliers (to be included in the Request for Proposal documents)
• Prepare Master Schedule and internal Control Budget and Cash Flow.
• Coordinate the preparation of Risk and Opportunity Management Plan and its application
• Coordinate, during the execution phase, the maintenance of the Project Controls System ensuring it works effectively and Projects Status is assessed and reported
• Ensure reports required by the Client and by internal procedures are regularly issued.
• Direct, coordinate and supervise the work of Planning Engineers, Cost Control Engineers and Document Controllers assigned to the projects
• Support the Project Manager in all the most important meetings; ensuring Planning & Cost Control Engineers are promptly kept informed about all decisions or events impacting costs and schedules
• Support the Project Manager and the Contract Administrators during the contract changes/claims process providing the impact evaluation on costs and schedules.
• Assure the monthly issue of Project Status Report (PSR) and other reports as required by higher management.
• Support the Project Manager for the preparation of the Projects Close-out Report
• Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required.
• Prepares project reports for management, client, or others.

The Key skills required for this position are as follows;

• Fluent in English and Arabic, both oral and written
• Excellent report writing skills, both in Arabic and English
• Good communication & interpersonal skills.
• Excellent degree of cost awareness.
• Good computer skills especially in Microsoft Office applications / Primavera P6.
• Minimum 15 years proven references from Large or International Companies
• Minimum 5 years in similar Managerial Position.
• Proficient in the management of projects planning & scheduling functions, including schedule development and schedule analysis, project finance, budgets, cash flows and overall P&L of multiple large projects.
• Focused in handling end to end project management functions, projects from bid stage to execution and handover stage.
• Familiar with International Standards for design, engineering, construction and operations of Multidiscipline projects.
• Experience in construction site, man-power and equipment deployment requirement quality control system & heavy lifts.
• Experience in managing a team of different technical skills assigned to various projects and sites in different locations.


Bachelor degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
Masters in Construction Management is an asset but is not essential.

This position offers the following remuneration package and benefits;
* Up to 100,000 AED P/mth based on experience and qualifications (www.xe.com)
*Fully Furnished Accommodation
* Flights
* Private Medical Cover
* Utility Allowance
* 3 year contract (renewable on mutual agreement)

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