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Project Control Engineer
TPM Williams
Riyadh, KSA
Full Time
Senior
1 months ago
Project ControlsPrimavera P6MS ProjectCost ManagementEarned Value Management (EVM)Risk Management
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About the Role
TPM Williams is seeking an experienced Senior Project Control Engineer to support expert project controls across all phases, with a focus on the Design Phase of major projects in the Middle East.
Key Skills for This Role
Project ControlsPrimavera P6MS ProjectCost ManagementEarned Value Management (EVM)Risk Management
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all project controls activities during the Design Phase, including concept, schematic, detailed design, and design development stages
- Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive Design Phase control frameworks encompassing cost, schedule, and risk management
- Coordinate with design consultants, client representatives, and internal teams to ensure alignment of design deliverables with approved baselines
- Monitor design progress against milestones and issue regular progress reports to project leadership
- Review and assess design change requests; conduct impact analysis on cost and schedule baselines
- Prepare, review, and maintain project cost estimates and budgets throughout the design lifecycle
- Establish and manage project cost baselines; implement earned value management (EVM) techniques
- Track design related expenditures and forecast final outturn costs; report variances with corrective actions
- Conduct cost benchmarking, value engineering assessments, and cost benefit analyses
- Support the preparation of BOQs, cost plans, and feasibility cost studies
- Develop, maintain, and update Level 1–4 integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project
- Perform critical path analysis, schedule risk assessments, and what if scenario modelling
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Minimum 10 years of project controls experience on major projects (valued at SAR 500M+)
- Demonstrated experience specifically in the Design Phase of major projects
- Middle East experience is mandatory
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project
- Strong analytical mindset with high accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Professional certifications such as PMP (PMI), PMC, or AACE membership (CCP / PSP) are highly preferred
- Arabic proficiency is an advantage
Full Job Posting
Role Overview
- We, TPM Williams International Project Management Ltd., are seeking an experienced Senior Project Control Engineer to join our team and support expert project controls across all phases, with a particular focus on the Design Phase of major projects across the Middle East.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all project controls activities during the Design Phase, including concept, schematic, detailed design, and design development stages.
- Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive Design Phase control frameworks encompassing cost, schedule, and risk management.
- Coordinate with design consultants, client representatives, and internal teams to ensure alignment of design deliverables with approved baselines.
- Monitor design progress against milestones and issue regular progress reports to project leadership.
- Review and assess design change requests; conduct impact analysis on cost and schedule baselines.
- Prepare, review, and maintain project cost estimates and budgets throughout the design lifecycle.
- Establish and manage project cost baselines; implement earned value management (EVM) techniques.
- Track design related expenditures and forecast final outturn costs; report variances with corrective actions.
- Conduct cost benchmarking, value engineering assessments, and cost benefit analyses.
- Support the preparation of BOQs, cost plans, and feasibility cost studies.
- Develop, maintain, and update Level 1–4 integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
- Perform critical path analysis, schedule risk assessments, and what if scenario modelling.
Qualifications & Education
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- A Master's degree in Project Management or a related field is an advantage.
- Professional certifications such as PMP (PMI), PMC, or AACE membership (CCP / PSP) are highly preferred.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of project controls experience on major projects (valued at SAR 500M+), with a significant portion of projects within the Middle East region.
- Demonstrated experience specifically in the Design Phase of major projects (infrastructure, mixed use, industrial, or government sectors).
- Prior experience working with or for a project management consultancy (PMC), Client team is preferred.
- Proven track record in managing project controls on projects in GCC.
- Middle East experience is mandatory
Technical Skills
- Primavera P6 and MS Project for planning and scheduling.
- Cost management tools and EVM methodologies.
- Risk management software (e.g., Oracle Risk Analysis / Primavera Risk).
- MS Excel (pivot tables, macros, dashboards) and MS PowerPoint BIM workflows and design management.
- FIDIC contract frameworks
Personal Attributes
- Strong analytical mindset with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
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