Scheduling Control Section Head

About the Role

Hill International (KSA) is seeking a Scheduling Control Section Head to join their team in Riyadh, Riyadh Province. This full-time position requires a professional with extensive experience in planning and scheduling, particularly on large-scale projects, to lead the scheduling control function and ensure project adherence to timelines and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain project schedules using industry-standard software.
• Monitor and track project progress, ensuring adherence to schedule milestones and contract requirements.
• Identify and analyze potential risks and delays, developing strategies for mitigation.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and up-to-date project schedules.
• Provide regular reports and updates on project schedules to management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, quality standards, and relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Policies.
• Observe existing processes, analyze staff performance, and address deficiencies.
• Train and mentor scheduling control staff.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize project schedules and resource allocation.
• Stay informed of industry trends and best practices in project scheduling and control.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in planning and scheduling, including experience as a scheduling manager on large-scale projects.
• Demonstrated experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, and analysis, both in the field and home office.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes.
• Professional proficiency in scheduling software such as Primavera P6 and EPPM platform.

Required Skills

• Strong leadership capabilities to manage the section and allocate workload effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of supervision, personnel administration, and training for technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct, perform, review, and present schedule products independently with minimal supervision, utilizing professional judgment and technical planning and scheduling skills.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within a dynamic project management environment at Hill International (KSA).

Application Process

Candidates meeting the qualifications are encouraged to apply for this role to contribute to significant projects within the region.