Senior Manager - Project Controls

Qiddiya Investment Company

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish, document, and implement comprehensive project controls procedures for planning, scheduling, progress measurement, and reporting.
• Analyse the specific nature of each project component and tailor the project controls procedures to suit their individual requirements (e.g., civil construction vs. systems integration).
• Develop and manage the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and ensure its consistent application throughout the project.
• Define and implement clear "rules of credit" and progress measurement systems for all project activities to ensure accurate performance tracking.
• Lead the detailed development and maintenance of the projects schedules using Oracle Primavera P6, including the creation of resource and cost-loaded programmers.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, construction, and contractor teams to establish baseline schedules for various work packages (e.g., stations, tunnels, systems, depots).
• Regularly update and analyse project programmes, perform critical path analysis, and identify schedule variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare recovery and what-if scenario schedules to support project decision-making and mitigate potential delays.
• Assist the Associate Director in preparing programme-related data for TBU and project team reports.
• Ensure that contractor schedules and progress reports are compliant with the Business Unit s standards and procedures.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the broader project team on all scheduling and planning matters.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• A minimum of 15-20 years of dedicated experience in project planning and scheduling.
• Essential, hands-on experience in developing and managing complex, multi-billion-dollar programmes for metro, rail, or other major linear infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrable experience in setting up project controls systems and procedures from the ground up.
• Experience working directly with construction teams and contractors on-site is highly desirable.
• Regional exposure with preference for experience in the Gulf region or the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Technical Skills:

• Expert-level, hands-on proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6 is mandatory.
• In-depth knowledge of advanced scheduling techniques, resource loading, cost loading, and earned value management (EVM).
• Strong ability to develop clear and effective project controls procedures and workflows.