Project Controls Manager
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About the Role
Egis Group is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead the project controls function within a high-profile national aviation PMO in Riyadh. 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
- International exposure; KSA / GCC experience highly preferred
- 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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About Us
- Egis is a leading global organisation in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services.
- With more than 22,000 employees worldwide, we combine global capability with strong local insight.
About the Role
- This PMO initiative supports the delivery of a multi year, multi billion riyal capital development Programme aligned with national aviation objectives.
- The Programme encompasses portfolio management, project controls, engineering standardization, construction assurance, asset management, and governance functions.
Key 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.
What do we need from you
- 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 – 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.
- 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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