Project Control Manager

Role Overview

Project Control Manager at Egis Group in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. You will lead structured planning, monitoring, and control of complex infrastructure and capital projects from feasibility through delivery and close-out, working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure program, cost, risk, and reporting functions are integrated and delivered to the highest professional standards.

Role Purpose

To assess project environments and client requirements, design and deliver tailored control solutions, establish fit-for-purpose project controls frameworks, and provide clear, decision-ready insights to senior stakeholders. You will ensure transparent communication and innovative problem-solving drive project success across program, cost, risk, and regulatory compliance functions.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Controls Framework

• Lead the assessment of project environments and client requirements, identifying challenges and collaborating with stakeholders to design and deliver tailored control solutions that achieve desired outcomes.
• Establish and manage fit-for-purpose project controls frameworks, including planning, cost, risk, and performance reporting, while developing robust baselines and integrating cost, schedule, and risk data.
• Apply and adapt established methodologies, processes, and tools to suit specific project needs, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks and client-specific requirements.
• Develop and manage Earned Value Management (EVM) systems where required.

Performance Monitoring & Analysis

• Monitor project performance against established baselines, identify variances, and provide proactive recommendations to keep projects on track.
• Oversee the analysis, documentation, and reporting of project findings and recommendations, producing clear, decision-ready insights for senior stakeholders through dashboards, KPI packs, trend analysis, and forecasting.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Facilitate collaborative planning and controls sessions with client representatives, project teams, and delivery partners, both virtually and in-person.
• Represent the organization within diverse, multi-disciplinary teams, building and maintaining professional relationships with clients, internal teams, and external partners.
• Deliver excellent stakeholder management and communication, both written and verbal, with ability to present to senior leadership.

Governance & Compliance

• Support change control processes and QSRA activities.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures and promote a culture of transparency and accountability.

Team Development

• Coach and support project teams to build internal capability, improve consistency and quality across controls disciplines, and contribute to organizational development initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of project controls experience within infrastructure, utilities, energy, or major capital projects sectors.
• Proven expertise in project planning, cost management, schedule management, and performance reporting.
• Solid understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles, interface management, and integrated controls processes.
• Demonstrated experience operating in multi-contract, multi-stakeholder environments with complex governance requirements.
• Degree or HNC in an engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Right to Work in Saudi Arabia or ability to secure this prior to commencement of the role.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong proficiency with Primavera P6, cost management systems, and reporting tools such as Power BI and advanced Excel analytics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and diverse team environments.

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with NEC4 contracts and contract management principles.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), APM, or IPMA Level C certification.
• Chartered memberships such as MRICS or APM.
• Experience with project controls in the Middle East or GCC region.
• Knowledge of Saudi Arabia regulatory frameworks and governance requirements.
• Proficiency in additional software tools such as Oracle Primavera, Planview, or PMO365.
• Experience with digital collaboration tools including Microsoft Teams, Slack, and online whiteboarding platforms such as Miro.
• Experience writing and presenting reports to executive-level stakeholders in complex project environments.