Project Controls Manager
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Egis Group seeks a Project Controls Manager to lead the project controls function within a high-profile national aviation PMO in Saudi Arabia. The role oversees cost, schedule, risk, and change control for a multi-billion SAR portfolio.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation and continuous enhancement of the Integrated Project Controls Framework across all OpCos
- Ensure consistency with PMO guidelines, standards, and reporting requirements
- Provide oversight of portfolio level cost, schedule, risk, and change control
- Oversee development of cost estimates, budgets, cash flows, and cost forecasts for the entire portfolio
- Manage cost control processes including earned value analysis, variance analysis, and benchmarking
- Supervise the preparation and maintenance of integrated master schedules (L1–L4)
- Review contractors’ schedules for compliance with PMO requirements
- Maintain a live portfolio risk register, ensuring proactive mitigation strategies
- Oversee the structured change management process, including impact assessments
- Coordinate lessons learned and trend analysis to inform strategic decision making
- Lead the production of monthly portfolio/program/projects reports, executive dashboards, and progress updates using Power BI and PMIS
- Ensure data validation and integrity across all Operating Companies
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university
- 15+ years (minimum 12 years with exceptional profile) in project controls (Cost, Schedule, Risk & Reporting) on large, complex capital programs
- Proven track record in leading project controls teams on multi billion SAR large scale infrastructure projects
- Demonstrated expertise in PMO environments, preferably with exposure to governance frameworks and integrated portfolio management
- Strong knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, commissioning processes
- Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, Cost & Risk management tools, Power BI, and PMIS systems
- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
- Ability to operate at both strategic and detailed levels
- Experience in continuous improvement, process optimization, and talent development
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Company Description
- Egis is a leading global organisation in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services.
- We partner with clients to design, deliver and operate smarter infrastructure and places that respond to the world’s evolving needs.
- With more than 22,000 employees worldwide, we combine global capability with strong local insight.
Project Brief
- This PMO initiative supports the delivery of a multi year, multi billion riyal capital development Programme aligned with national aviation objectives.
- Operating as an integrated consultancy–client team, the PMO provides strategic oversight, governance, and operational support.
- The Programme encompasses portfolio management, project controls, engineering standardization, construction assurance, asset management, and governance functions.
Role Purpose
- Lead the project controls function within a high profile national aviation PMO, overseeing cost, schedule, risk, and change control for a multi billion SAR portfolio.
- Ensure standardization, data driven decision making, and performance excellence across multiple operating companies.
- Reports to the Head of Project Control.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership in Project Controls: Lead implementation and enhancement of Integrated Project Controls Framework.
- Cost Management: Oversee cost estimates, budgets, cash flows, cost forecasts, earned value analysis, variance analysis, and benchmarking.
- Schedule Management: Supervise integrated master schedules (L1–L4) and review contractors’ schedules.
- Risk & Change Control: Maintain portfolio risk register, oversee change management process, coordinate lessons learned.
- Data, Reporting & Systems: Lead production of monthly reports, executive dashboards using Power BI and PMIS; drive automation and digitalization.
- Stakeholder & Team Engagement: Act as primary interface with OpCos, PMCs, contractors; mentor and develop project controls staff.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university.
- Experience: 15+ years (minimum 12 years with exceptional profile) in project controls on large, complex capital programs.
- Proven track record in leading project controls teams on multi billion SAR large scale infrastructure projects – Aviation Experience is a Plus.
- Demonstrated expertise in PMO environments, preferably with exposure to governance frameworks and integrated portfolio management.
- Strong knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, commissioning processes.
- International exposure; KSA / GCC experience highly preferred.
Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, Cost & Risk management tools, Power BI, and PMIS systems.
- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to operate at both strategic and detailed levels.
- Experience in continuous improvement, process optimization, and talent development.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work at the heart of KSA’s aviation transformation program.
- Strategic level role with visibility to senior leadership and decision makers.
- Integrated and high performance PMO environment.
- Commitment to professional growth, including exposure to international best practices.
- Contribution to Vision 2030 through localization and knowledge transfer.
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