Project Control Engineer - Dar Al Riyadh

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain project control processes and procedures to ensure effective planning monitoring and control of project activities in alignment with project objectives and timelines.
• Coordinate with project managers to establish project baselines track progress against plans and identify deviations or risks that may impact project delivery.
• Analyze project performance data including schedule variance cost performance and resource utilization to provide insights and recommendations for decisionmaking.
• Prepare regular project control reports and dashboards for project stakeholders highlighting key metrics trends and areas of concern or improvement.
• Monitor and enforce project change control procedures to assess the impact of changes on project scope schedule and budget and ensure proper documentation and communication.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to integrate project control activities with project management processes ensuring alignment and consistency in project .
• Conduct risk assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies to address potential threats to project success proactively identifying and addressing project risks.
• Support the preparation of project budgets resource plans and cost estimates and assist in monitoring project financial performance against established targets.
• Utilize project management tools and software to maintain project control data schedules and documentation ensuring accuracy and accessibility for project team members.
• Participate in project review meetings providing project control insights and recommendations to drive project performance and outcomes.
• Lead the development and implementation of standardized project control tools templates and guidelines for use across the PMO ensuring consistency and best practices in project control activities.
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to establish project control strategies including the development of project control plans key performance indicators (KPIs) and milestone tracking mechanisms.
• Conduct regular reviews of project schedules resource utilization and critical path analysis to identify opportunities for schedule optimization and potential risks to project timelines.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior project control staff supporting their professional development and enhancing their understanding of project control principles and practices.
• Work closely with the finance and accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely tracking of project costs budgets and financial reporting contributing to the overall financial control of projects.
• Support the development and maintenance of risk registers risk mitigation plans and contingency strategies to address potential threats to project delivery and outcomes.
• Drive the utilization and adoption of project control software and technology platforms to streamline project control processes enhance data accuracy and improve reporting capabilities.
• Participate in lessons learned sessions to evaluate project performance identify opportunities for improvement in project control processes and contribute to the continuous enhancement of project management practices.
• Assist in the development and presentation of project control data and insights to senior leadership providing meaningful analyses and recommendations to support strategic decisionmaking.
Keep abreast of industry trends emerging technologies and advancements in project controls and provide recommendations for the integration of innovative solutions to enhance project management and control capabilities.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in engineering construction management business administration or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project controls project management or related roles within the construction engineering or infrastructure industry.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software such as Primavera P6 Microsoft Project or similar tools.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret project data to support decisionmaking and drive project performance.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively engage with project teams stakeholders and senior management.
• Knowledge of project management best practices standards and methodologies such as PMBOK or PRINCE2.
• Experience working in a PMO environment or supporting multiple projects concurrently is preferred.
• Certification in project management (e.g. PMP CAPM) or project control (e.g. CCP PSP) is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fastpaced and dynamic project environment managing competing priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Strong attention to detail problemsolving abilities and a proactive approach to project control and management.