Sr. Project Controls Engineer (POWER BI)

About SYSTRA

SYSTRA is a global engineering and consultancy group specializing in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA designs safe and sustainable transport solutions to connect people and facilitate access to employment, education, and leisure worldwide. For 65 years, the Group has partnered with cities and regions to develop, improve, and modernize infrastructure and transport systems across their entire project lifecycle, from design to maintenance. Operating in over 80 countries, SYSTRA supports clients in their digital, ecological, and energy transitions to innovate future mobility solutions.

The Role

SYSTRA is seeking a Sr. Project Controls Engineer (POWER BI) to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is a full-time position for a professional with over 10 years of experience in project controls. The role involves providing specialized guidance and support for complex project control and cost management challenges, utilizing analytical skills to monitor and forecast project status, and ensuring effective financial oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and specialized assistance for resolving complex project control and cost control issues.
• Analyze, evaluate, and forecast project status against established baseline schedules.
• Establish baseline budgets for resources, revenue, and cost using an appropriate Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in coordination with Project Managers.
• Analyze, evaluate, forecast, and report on cost status against the established baseline in collaboration with the planning team.
• Prepare and update various weekly and monthly cost tracking reports.
• Establish resource, revenue, and cost projections for projects in coordination with project teams.
• Perform variance analysis against baseline projections and recommend corrective actions.
• Utilize historical data and trends to maintain a realistic basis for future planning and forecasting.
• Monitor and track project progress, perform Earned Value Management (EVM), including calculation and reporting of EV, EAC, and ETC to assess performance and forecast final project cost.
• Participate in monthly and quarterly reviews, supporting the project team in explaining variances and justifications.
• Support the Project Director in reviewing and finalizing the business plan.
• Complete performance reviews for direct reports and support personnel development.
• Customize project control systems to meet specific project requirements.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure proper cost allocation and full visibility for the project cost control function.
• Develop and maintain schedules for construction and design projects.
• Support the billing and collection process, from invoice preparation to coordinating with stakeholders for timely collection.
• Prepare multiple trackers and logs to monitor cost-related information and issues.
• Supervise and mentor Project Controls engineers as required.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as appropriate.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in project controls.
• Proficiency in Power BI is essential for this role.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. SYSTRA is an equal opportunities company and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.