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Project Controls Engineer

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Job Description - Project Controls Engineer

Job Description Summary

In Project Controls, our goal is to ensure strong rigor in schedule and cost management processes to deliver projects on time and within budget. With a focus on tools, processes, operating rhythm, and people, you will have the opportunity to learn, contribute, and excel in one of the industry’s leading Project Controls functions. Surrounded by committed and supportive colleagues, you’ll be encouraged to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact while working on diverse, game-changing projects that support the energy transition.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop tender integrated schedules and cost estimates.
  • Build project schedules and project budgets using approved cost and scheduling tools.
  • Maintain the project schedule and cost forecast throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Analyze schedule and cost trends and provide forecast updates to the project team.
  • Maintain registers of actual, committed, and potential schedule/cost risks.
  • Monitor cost movements against scope, progress, previous forecasts, and productivity factors to validate estimate accuracy.
  • Communicate schedule, cost, and risk status to project stakeholders and support mitigation actions.
  • Prepare internal and external project status reports.
  • Support change order calculations and ensure schedule/cost updates are reflected in relevant systems.
  • Coordinate with Finance to ensure alignment between approved project financial data and accounting records.
  • Support project closeout, claims, and tender activities.
  • Oversee the planning function on the project, where applicable.
  • Ensure compliance with project controls standards, procedures, and WBS requirements.
  • Support accurate and timely reporting of budgets, actuals, and forecasts.
  • Collaborate with functional cost owners to identify cost reduction opportunities.
  • Ensure safe working practices are followed and support EHS requirements.
  • Participate in quality improvement and lean activities to enhance process efficiency.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably with financial or project controls training.
  • Max 5 years of experience in planning and/or project controls on large turnkey projects.
  • Experience as a project planner on at least one turnkey project.
  • Strong knowledge of Project Controls tools, especially Primavera, SAP, Unifier, and Tableau.
  • Knowledge of cost control processes for turnkey projects.
  • Strong understanding of project scheduling, forecasting, and cost control principles.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially in Excel Automation.
  • Ability to interpret project documentation and technical information.

Desired Characteristics

  • Applicants must have the legal right to work in KSA without company sponsorship or time restrictions.
  • Knowledge of forensic analysis on turnkey projects.
  • Strong analytical, Presentation and problem-solving skills.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills. Fluent in English.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
  • High level of ownership and accountability.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with project teams and functional stakeholders.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic project environment.
  • Experience working in turnkey project environments is an advantage.
  • Familiarity with process improvement and lean practices.
  • Willingness to travel, as required.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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