Project Controls Lead

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Job Description

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in November subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply. 

The opportunity

Project: A large luxury mixed-use development, in the Umluj area of the kingdom. We are hiring an ambitious and forward-thinking programme controls manager to join our established and growing team in Saudi. The role will be reporting to stakeholders, internal and external. To work closely with the client, sub-consultants and main contractors. 

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Establishing and maintaining the schedule baselines and ensure project control mechanisms are in place to monitor performance. 

  • Delivering intelligence and updates on change management. 

  • Reporting to stakeholders, internal and external. 

  • Working closely with the client, sub consultants and main contractors. 

  • Reviewing overall project status with the project management team and recommend corrective action where necessary. 

  • Risk management and reporting. 

  • Demonstrating a clear, systematic approach to solving complex issues and can communicate solutions in an effective, efficient, high-level manner. 

  • Evaluating and reporting on all scheduling, cost and change controls for this scheme in conjunction with the project/PMO. 

  • Recognizing and allocating best practice across the various project teams. 

  • Carrying out the duties of designated project controls manager for the project. 

About you

You have a relevant degree qualification. You will take personal development seriously and be chartered or pursuing a similar level of professional qualification.

You are digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and lead strong, motivated teams. You will have a construction or cost consultancy or project management background and be hungry to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace has to offer.

If you would like to make a confidential enquiry, please contact Gopal Rama the recruitment team.

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