Senior Project Control Engineer (Saudi Nationals)

About the Role

Nesma & Partners is seeking a Senior Project Control Engineer to join their team in Jizan, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position requires a Saudi National with 2-5 years of experience, specifically within the Oil & Gas industry. The successful candidate will support the Project Controls Manager in ensuring operational excellence across major energy and industrial projects by integrating planning, scheduling, cost control, and performance reporting functions.

Role Purpose

The Senior Project Control Engineer will be responsible for implementing project controls strategies and best practices throughout the project lifecycle. This role ensures project execution aligns with approved time, cost, and contractual parameters, from tender to handover, and supports efficient delivery in line with company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement project controls strategies, methodologies, and best practices across the project lifecycle to support efficient delivery and align with company standards.
• Develop, maintain, and update bid and baseline schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project; integrate scope, resources, and critical milestones from tender to handover.
• Compile and analyze financial and operational data to track progress, monitor KPIs, and prepare executive dashboards and progress reports.
• Review and process monthly accruals, support budget management, manage invoicing and cost-sharing documentation for Joint Venture (JV) agreements, and ensure contractual cost recovery.
• Analyze manpower and equipment loading across activities to balance constraints and support optimal resource planning.
• Conduct regular schedule risk and completeness assessments; formulate recovery and revised schedules to mitigate delays and keep projects on track.
• Collaborate with project managers, site teams, and cross-functional stakeholders during setup to define control requirements, performance baselines, and measurable targets.
• Provide technical inputs for variation and time claims, handle contractual delay analysis, and capture lessons learned to drive future project performance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline).
• Experience: 4+ years of relevant experience in project controls, planning, and scheduling, with dedicated Oil & Gas industry experience.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project, cost control integration, delay/risk assessments, and progress measurement systems.
• Communication: Fluency in professional English with strong interpersonal, analytical, and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience within large-scale EPC or infrastructure contracting environments.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional certifications (*, PMP, PMI-SP, CCP, PSP).
• Professional working proficiency in Arabic.

Application Information

This is a full-time position for Saudi Nationals. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.