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About the Role

TPM Williams International Project Management Ltd. is seeking a Senior Project Control Engineer to join its team in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This role is focused on providing expert project controls across all project phases, with a significant emphasis on the Design Phase of major projects in the Middle East. The position requires a strong background in managing complex projects and ensuring control over cost, schedule, and risk.

This full-time role offers the opportunity to contribute to significant regional projects. It requires a proactive and analytical approach to project management and control, focusing on implementing robust control frameworks and fostering collaboration with stakeholders during design phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all project controls activities during the Design Phase, including concept, schematic, detailed design, and design development stages.
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive Design Phase control frameworks for cost, schedule, and risk management.
• Coordinate with design consultants, client representatives, and internal teams to ensure design deliverables align with approved baselines.
• Monitor design progress against milestones and provide regular progress reports to project leadership.
• Review and assess design change requests, analyzing their impact on cost and schedule baselines.
• Prepare, review, and maintain project cost estimates and budgets throughout the design lifecycle.
• Establish and manage project cost baselines and implement Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques.
• Track design-related expenditures, forecast final outturn costs, and report variances with proposed corrective actions.
• Conduct cost benchmarking, value engineering assessments, and cost-benefit analyses.
• Support the preparation of Bills of Quantities (BOQs), cost plans, and feasibility cost studies.
• Develop, maintain, and update integrated project schedules (Level 1–4) using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
• Perform critical path analysis, schedule risk assessments, and what-if scenario modeling.
• Identify schedule risks and prepare mitigation strategies and recovery plans.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary design teams to integrate sub-schedules into the master program.
• Establish and maintain a project risk register throughout the design phase.
• Conduct quantitative risk analysis (*, Monte Carlo simulations) for schedule and cost risks.
• Facilitate risk workshops with project stakeholders and report risk exposure to senior management.
• Prepare and issue weekly and monthly project controls reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Present project performance data, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and trend analyses to the client and senior stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate project controls documentation, including logs, registers, and baseline records.
• Liaise with client-side project managers, PMO teams, and design consultants on all controls matters.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• A Master's degree in Project Management or a related field is considered an advantage.
• Professional certifications such as PMP (PMI), PMC, or AACE membership (CCP / PSP) are highly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of project controls experience on major projects (valued at SAR 500M+).
• A significant portion of project experience must be within the Middle East region.
• Demonstrated experience specifically in the Design Phase of major projects within infrastructure, mixed-use, industrial, or government sectors.
• Prior experience working with or for a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) or a Client team is preferred.
• Proven track record in managing project controls on projects in the GCC.
• Middle East experience is mandatory.
• Only candidates with verified Middle East experience and 10+ years of project controls will be considered.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project for planning and scheduling.
• Expertise in cost management tools and Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies.
• Experience with risk management software, such as Oracle Risk Analysis or Primavera Risk.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel, including pivot tables, macros, and dashboard creation.
• Proficiency in MS PowerPoint for presentations and reporting.
• Familiarity with BIM workflows and design management processes.
• Strong analytical mindset with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Arabic proficiency is considered an advantage.

Work Environment and Application

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Interested candidates are requested to submit an application including their anticipated all-inclusive package, time for joining, current visa status in KSA, and a photograph to j@************************** and i@******************.