PROJECT CONTROLS Senior Director

Our client, a renowed developer in Saudi Arabia is seeking a seasoned and strategic Senior Director – Project Controls to lead the project controls function across a portfolio of large-scale infrastructure developments in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management, and performance reporting of multi-billion-dollar programs aligned with national development goals.

This role requires deep expertise in project controls and a proven track record of delivering complex infrastructure projects on time and within budget. The candidate must bring leadership, analytical rigor, and stakeholder engagement experience in high-profile environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the full spectrum of project controls functions including cost management, schedule development, risk and change management, and earned value analysis.
• Establish and maintain robust project controls systems and governance frameworks in accordance with international standards (e.g., AACE, PMI).
• Oversee baseline development and monitor progress against key performance indicators across the project lifecycle.
• Provide executive-level reporting and insights to internal leadership, government stakeholders, and strategic partners.
• Direct project controls teams, ensuring alignment across planning, scheduling, estimating, and budgeting activities.
• Lead risk assessments and mitigation strategies; ensure timely identification and resolution of issues.
• Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and consultants to integrate controls strategies into design, procurement, and construction.
• Support commercial and contractual functions by providing timely cost forecasts, cash flow projections, and claims analysis.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi regulatory requirements, client expectations, and internal control policies.
• Champion continuous improvement and digital transformation within the project controls function.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• PMP Certification
• Minimum of 20 years' experience in project controls, with at least 10 years in a leadership capacity overseeing large infrastructure or capital development programs.
• Proven experience in mega infrastructure projects (transport, utilities, urban development, etc.), preferably in the Middle East / GCC region.
• Proficient in Primavera P6, cost control systems (e.g., EcoSys, Prism, ARES), and enterprise reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of FIDIC or similar contract standards.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in Saudi Arabia or knowledge of Vision 2030 projects is highly desirable.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to play a key leadership role in one of the region’s most transformative infrastructure programs.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Dynamic work environment with exposure to international stakeholders and high-impact projects.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ﷼95,000.00 - ﷼100,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Riyadh: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Primavera, P6: 8 years (Required)
• leadership: 10 years (Required)
• large infrastructure or capital development program: 10 years (Required)
• mega infrastructure projects in the Middle East/GCC region: 8 years (Required)

Language:

• Arabic? (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• PMP (Required)