Project Controls Manager
Posted 2 Oct 2026
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- Expected experience
- 15+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyCivil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Management (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsProject Management Professional, Planning & Scheduling Professional
Study levelMaster's
The Project Controls Manager will be responsible for planning, scheduling, cost control, progress monitoring, risk management, reporting, and performance measurement for a major Roads and Highways project in Riyadh. The role will ensure that project objectives are achieved through effective project controls systems, accurate forecasting, and timely reporting to the Client, Project Director, and senior management.
The successful candidate will lead the project controls team and work closely with clients, contractors, designers, and supervision teams to monitor project performance, identify potential risks and delays, and recommend corrective actions.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Planning & Scheduling
- Develop, review, and maintain the master project schedule using Primavera P6.
- Evaluate Contractors' baseline schedules, recovery schedules, and revised programs.
- Monitor schedule performance and identify critical path activities.
- Conduct schedule risk analysis and recommend mitigation measures.
- Review and assess Extension of Time (EOT) submissions.
Project Monitoring & Reporting
- Establish project control procedures, KPIs, and reporting systems.
- Monitor project progress against approved schedules and milestones.
- Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for Client and management.
- Provide schedule variance analysis and forecasting.
- Develop executive dashboards and performance reports.
Cost Control & Forecasting
- Monitor project budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts.
- Analyze cost trends and identify potential overruns.
- Support commercial and contract teams in assessing variations and claims.
- Ensure effective cost management and value engineering initiatives.
Risk Management
- Maintain project risk register and mitigation plans.
- Identify schedule, cost, and operational risks.
- Coordinate risk review workshops with project stakeholders.
- Monitor implementation of risk mitigation measures.
Claims & Change Management
- Assess contractor claims related to delays, disruptions, and productivity losses.
- Support evaluation of variation orders and change requests.
- Review supporting records and schedule impact analyses.