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project controls director

Parsons

<div>In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!<br>
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At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what&rsquo;s possible.<p></p><p><b><br>
Job Description:</b></p><p>
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented <b>Project Controls Director </b>to join our team!</p><p></p><p>
The Project Controls Director will lead all aspects of cost, schedule, risk, and change management across a complex development program. This role requires extensive experience, strong leadership capabilities, and deep technical knowledge of project controls best practices.</p><p>
The Director will ensure robust governance, accurate forecasting, transparent reporting, and high-performance execution to support successful project delivery while maintaining schedule certainty and financial control.</p><p></p><p>
What You'll Be Doing;</p><ul><li>
Establish, manage, and enforce the overall project controls strategy, systems, procedures, and reporting frameworks across the program.</li><li>
Develop project control plans, governance models, and performance measurement systems aligned with client and program objectives.</li><li>
Ensure integration of cost, schedule, risk, and change management across all phases of the project lifecycle.</li><li>
Implement best practices, policies, and standards for project controls across all project packages and delivery teams.</li><li>
Oversee the preparation, review, and approval of the integrated master schedule, ensuring alignment across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover activities.</li><li>
Monitor schedule progress and performance, identifying delays, potential impacts, and mitigation strategies.</li><li>
Evaluate contractor schedules to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and project milestones.</li><li>
Implement advanced scheduling methodologies such as critical path analysis, schedule risk assessment, and resource-loaded scheduling.</li><li>
Provide schedule forecasts and recovery strategies to support proactive project management.</li><li>
Direct all cost engineering functions including cost estimating, cost control, cash flow forecasting, and budget monitoring.</li><li>
Establish project cost baselines and ensure accurate tracking of expenditures against approved budgets.</li><li>
Lead monthly cost reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis to ensure financial transparency and control.</li><li>
Analyze cost trends and recommend corrective actions to maintain financial performance.</li><li>
Ensure alignment with performance measurement frameworks such as Earned Value Management (EVM).</li><li>
Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive project risk management frameworks.</li><li>
Facilitate risk identification workshops, qualitative and quantitative risk assessments, and mitigation planning.</li><li>
Oversee schedule and cost risk modeling to support decision-making and contingency allocation.</li><li>
Monitor risk exposure, mitigation effectiveness, and escalation of critical risks to senior leadership.</li><li>
Maintain an active risk register and ensure proactive management of project uncertainties.</li><li>
Direct the management of project changes and variations to ensure proper evaluation, documentation, and integration into project baselines.</li><li>
Establish and maintain structured change control processes and governance.</li><li>
Facilitate Change Control Board (CCB) meetings and ensure transparent decision-making.</li><li>
Collaborate with commercial and contract teams in evaluating claims, entitlement assessments, and negotiation strategies.</li><li>
Ensure accurate tracking of project trends, early warning notices, and potential claims exposure.</li><li>
Oversee preparation of executive-level reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs).</li><li>
Ensure consistent, transparent, and timely reporting of project performance, risks, and opportunities.</li><li>
Present complex project performance data in clear and actionable formats for executive leadership and stakeholders.</li><li>
Provide strategic insights to support informed decision-making at program level.</li><li>
Lead the evaluation, implementation, and optimization of project controls systems and digital platforms.</li><li>
Promote continuous improvement through automation, advanced analytics, and performance monitoring tools.</li><li>
Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across all project controls systems.</li><li>
Establish standardized processes and documentation practices to maintain audit readiness.</li><li>
Introduce innovative technologies and methodologies to enhance forecasting accuracy and reporting efficiency.</li><li>
Lead and manage a multidisciplinary project controls team including planners, schedulers, cost engineers, risk specialists, and reporting analysts.</li><li>
Build and maintain high-performing teams focused on collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence.</li><li>
Conduct performance evaluations and support professional development and training initiatives.</li><li>
Foster a culture of data accuracy, continuous improvement, and operational discipline.</li><li>
Collaborate closely with engineering, construction, procurement, contracts, finance, and operational teams to ensure alignment across the project lifecycle.</li><li>
Coordinate with senior stakeholders, project partners, contractors, and consultants.</li><li>
Proactively identify and resolve project issues to ensure seamless integration of project controls strategies.</li><li>
Ensure effective cross-functional communication and coordination across all project delivery teams.</li></ul><p></p><p>
What Required Skills You'll Bring;</p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.</li><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree in Project Management, Engineering, or Business Administration is preferred.</li><li>
Minimum 25 years of experience in project controls within major capital projects.</li><li>
At least 15 years in senior leadership roles managing large project controls teams.</li><li>
Extensive experience in cost control, planning &amp; scheduling, risk management, and performance reporting.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-contractor programs with significant budgets.</li><li>
Expert proficiency in Primavera P6, cost management systems, and project performance analytics tools.</li><li>
Strong understanding of project lifecycle management, construction sequencing, and design-development processes.</li><li>
Proven leadership capabilities managing large multidisciplinary teams.</li><li>
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.</li><li>
Excellent organizational and decision-making abilities.</li><li>
Strong communication and presentation skills, particularly in executive-level reporting.</li><li>
Comprehensive understanding of contract management, procurement processes, and claims evaluation.</li><li>
Professional certifications such as PMP, PSP, CCP, EVP, PMI-SP, RMP, or equivalent.</li><li>
Experience leading project controls functions on large and complex programs.</li><li>
Expertise in digital project controls platforms and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.</li><li>
Experience working under international contract frameworks such as FIDIC.</li><li>
Strong business acumen with the ability to interpret project performance data and guide strategic decisions.</li><li>
Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with multiple stakeholders.</li></ul><p></p>
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.<p></p><p>
We truly invest and care about our employee&rsquo;s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest&mdash;APPLY TODAY!</p><p></p><div>
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Financial Wellness</div><div><br>
We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.</div></div><div><div>
Work Life Harmony</div><div><br>
Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.</div></div><div><div>
Career Development</div><div><br>
We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.</div></div><div><div><br>
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We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.</div></div><div><div>
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At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.</div></div><div><div>
Health</div><div><br>
Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.</div></div></div></div><p></p>

Project Controls Director

Bechtel

<div><p><b>Requisition ID: </b><b>292114</b></p><ul><li><b>
Relocation Authorized: </b><b>International - Single</b></li><li><b>
Telework Type: </b><b>Full-Time Office/Project</b></li><li><b>
Work Location: Riyadh</b></li></ul><p><br>
</p><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:</b></h2></div><div><p>
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.</p><p>
Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security &amp; Environmental; Energy; Mining &amp; Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.</p><p>
Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Project Overview:</b></h2></div><div><p>
Expo 2030 Riyadh is a global platform where countries, organizations, and individuals will come together to collaborate. Under the theme &ldquo;Foresight for Tomorrow,&rdquo; the Expo promotes sustainable development, innovation, and transformative thinking. The event will be held from October 2030 to March 2031 and is expected to welcome over 40 million visits.<br>
The 6 km&sup2; Masterplan outlines a comprehensive framework for participation and infrastructure at the Expo. The exhibition space, totaling 491,100 m&sup2; GFA, can accommodate up to 197 participating countries and 29 international organizations. Working collaboratively with our customer, Expo 2030 Riyadh Company (ERC), Bechtel will manage the infrastructure program which comprises early works, utilities, and publicly accessible spaces like streets and parks. Our scope on the six-square-kilometer site will transition into a mixed-use legacy development to serve the community after the six-month event is over. The project&rsquo;s master plan leverages international sustainability standards for urban afforestation, treated water, and energy sources.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Summary:</b></h2></div><div><p>
The ideal candidate will have signiﬁcant leadership experience and a clear understanding of project management within KSA. He/she will have previous Project Controls experience of large scale (&gt;$1Bn) projects, ideally within KSA or the wider Middle East. He/she will have a cultural awareness of the nuances of operating successfully. within KSA and have proven success in managing client relationships at a senior level. Job Dimensions:</p><p>
A. Supervision Received Reports to and receives technical guidance and operational supervision from designated supervisory personnel. B. Supervision Exercised Provides technical and operational direction to assigned personnel. C. Contacts Interacts and partners with subordinate supervisors, customers, and/or functional peer group managers, involving matters between functional areas, customer and the company May lead a cooperative effort among members of a project team.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Major Responsibilities:</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Establishes operational objectives and work plans, and delegates assignments to subordinates</li><li>
Provides structured leadership and guidance for the overall execution of Project Controls activities</li><li>
Manages the development of Project Controls procedures and processes that are aligned with customer requirements</li><li>
Manages cost engineering, cost estimating, cost analysis/control, planning/scheduling, risk management, and project reporting activities for the project, and staff planning activities that requires a high degree of technical skill and experience</li><li>
Manages cost estimating, analysis, and control activities</li><li>
Manages schedule development, maintenance, monitoring, impact identification, and recovery plan development activities</li><li>
Develops the preparation and presentation of project estimates and cost forecasts</li><li>
Supports project organizational and administrative activities</li><li>
Provides generally non-routine cost engineering/planning and scheduling guidance</li><li>
Identifies and provides innovative solutions to cost engineering and planning/scheduling problems</li><li>
Reviews contract drafts for adequacy of cost and scope definition and Project Controls requirements</li><li>
Reviews Earned Revenue Determination Data, Financial Summaries, Project Financial Status Reports, and Charge for Project Working Capital calculations for the project</li><li>
Manages the coordination of project reports and dashboards as necessary</li><li>
Performs routine coaching, tasking and performance management of assigned Project Controls staﬀ and such additional professional tasks as are directed by the Project Manager</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Education and Experience Requirements:</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) plus a minimum of 15 years of professional experience or, in lieu of a degree, 21 or more years of professional experience
</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Knowledge and Skills:</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Previous Project Controls project experience within KSA or the wider Middle East and across a broad range of infrastructure projects.</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree plus a minimum of 15 years of professional experience or, in lieu of a degree, 21 or more years of professional experience.</li><li>
Demonstrate experience and skill in directing cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis.</li><li>
Demonstrate experience and skill in directing, planning, and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, and analysis.</li><li>
Have expertise in the delivery, communication, and training of risk management.</li><li>
Demonstrate experience and skill in establishing criteria for Project Controls activities.</li><li>
Show proven leadership skills in personnel administration, and in the training of technical and nontechnical personnel.</li><li>
Expert in oral and written communication, with demonstrated ability to present project information to Bechtel and client management.</li><li>
Signiﬁcant experience and a cultural understanding of project management.</li><li>
Previous experience of PFSR preparation, coordination and delivery.</li><li>
Advanced level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes.</li><li>
Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.</li><li>
Working knowledge of change management.</li><li>
Experience of knowledge transfer and the development of local employees.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Total Rewards/Benefits:</b></h2></div><div><p>
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Diverse teams build the extraordinary:</b></h2></div><div><p>
As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.</p><p>
We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of &quot;One Team,&quot; respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.</p></div></div></div><p></p><p><b><i><br>
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to </i></b><b>acesstmt@bechtel.com</b></p></div>

Transpo Group Middle East

<p>Our client, a renowned project management company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a seasoned and strategic <b>Senior Project Control Manager</b> to lead the project controls function across a portfolio of large-scale real estate 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.</p><p>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.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Lead and manage the full spectrum of project controls functions including cost management, schedule development, risk and change management, and earned value analysis.</li><li>Establish and maintain robust project controls systems and governance frameworks in accordance with international standards (e.g., AACE, PMI).</li><li>Oversee baseline development and monitor progress against key performance indicators across the project lifecycle.</li><li>Provide executive-level reporting and insights to internal leadership, government stakeholders, and strategic partners.</li><li>Direct project controls teams, ensuring alignment across planning, scheduling, estimating, and budgeting activities.</li><li>Lead risk assessments and mitigation strategies; ensure timely identification and resolution of issues.</li><li>Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and consultants to integrate controls strategies into design, procurement, and construction.</li><li>Support commercial and contractual functions by providing timely cost forecasts, cash flow projections, and claims analysis.</li><li>Ensure compliance with Saudi regulatory requirements, client expectations, and internal control policies.</li><li>Champion continuous improvement and digital transformation within the project controls function.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications and Experience:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field; Master's degree preferred.</li><li>PMP Certification</li><li>Minimum of <b>15 years' experience</b> in project controls, with at least <b>10 years in a leadership capacity</b> in luxury hospitality or mixed-use projects.</li><li>Proven experience in <b>real estate</b> preferably in the <b>Middle East / GCC</b> region.</li><li>Proficient in Primavera P6, cost control systems (e.g., EcoSys, Prism, ARES), and enterprise reporting tools.</li><li>Strong understanding of FIDIC or similar contract standards.</li><li>Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.</li><li><b>Experience working in Saudi Arabia</b> or knowledge of Vision 2030 projects is highly desirable.</li></ul><p><b>What We Offer:</b></p><ul><li>Opportunity to play a key leadership role in one of the region&rsquo;s most transformative infrastructure programs.</li><li>Dynamic work environment with exposure to international stakeholders and high-impact projects.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>Did you include the list of project you've been involved in, in your CV?</li><li>Did you attach your latest CV in your application?</li></ul><p>Education:</p><ul><li>Bachelor's (Required)</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>leadership: 10 years (Required)</li><li>Primavera, P6: 10 years (Required)</li><li>PMC: 10 years (Required)</li><li>hospitality or mixed-use project: 10 years (Required)</li></ul><p>License/Certification:</p><ul><li>PMP (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Senior Project Control Manager

Hill International, Inc.

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 We are seeking a highly experienced transformation leader with 25+ years in infrastructure projects to drive large-scale change, optimize business processes, and enhance project controls, risk, and operational performance.
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   Partner with department and division leaders to lead implementation of large-scale change / transformations processes across the Commercial and Operations organization.
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   Model and apply principles and methods to business processes using a variety of appropriate tools and techniques such as Process Mapping, Capability analysis, to analyze relevant targets and cost savings opportunities.
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   Evaluate existing processes using interviews, workshops, document analysis, surveys, Kaizen Events, creating business cases and workflow analysis.
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   Identify strengths and areas for process improvement, establishing shared goals between business strategies and improvement initiatives.
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   Perform root cause analysis, analyze data for trends and provide recommendations for improvement.
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   Meet with business and technical leaders to identify and scope opportunities, outline potential value and ROI, and identify risks and constraints.
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   Capture the tactical and strategic business goals that provide traceability through the organization and map them to metrics that provide ongoing governance capability.
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   Answer questions from team members about the content or strategy of project tasks.
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   Define the data elements shared between the various business units in the enterprise and the relationships between those data elements and processes, people, systems, and other process elements.
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   Recognize structural issues within the organization, functional interdependencies, and cross-silo redundancies such as role alignment, process gaps and overlaps, and business capability maturity gaps.
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   Provide training and mentorship as required.
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   Help project managers identify potential risks and troubleshoot issues related to their area of expertise.
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   Communicate with project managers or stakeholders to recommend best practices or processes.
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   Share in managing project risks, contingency and mitigation plans.
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   Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
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   Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.
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   Bachelor of Engineering or relevant degree from accredited university.
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   Minimum 25 years&rsquo; experience of direct professional oversight of the following functional areas: Project Controls (Cost, Schedule, Scope, Trends); Environment, Safety &amp; Health; Risk Management; Contracts, Procurement; Financial management; Quality Assurance and Quality Control. Experience gained on large projects.
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   Preferably with professional certification in change management.
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   Expert knowledge of project process improvement, change management, leadership initiatives and managing change in the infrastructure industry environment with major government and/or semi-government projects (preference for Middle East and in KSA experience).
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   Extensive experience in developing project management manuals.
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   Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to prepare and present effective oral and written reports.
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   International Experience: Experience of working internationally (preference KSA experience).
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Project Management Excellence SME (E1) - Head Office

KEO International Consultants

<div>Overview:
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KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration &ndash; through conceptualization &ndash; to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we&rsquo;ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world&rsquo;s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.</div><div></div><div><br>
As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.</div><div></div><div><br>
We invite you to join us. Why?</div><div></div><div><br>
When you join KEO, you&rsquo;ll discover more than just a job &ndash; you&rsquo;ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.</div>
Responsibilities:
<div>
Our newest opportunity is for a talented Project Director &ndash; PMO, to join our award-winning team in Riyadh. The Project Director - PMO is a senior Head Office role that will directly support the Executive Director in managing the operational, administrative, reporting and business development functions of the KSA PMCM/CS division. The role will lead the Head Office PMO team, comprising a PMO Assistant, Senior Planning Engineer, Quantity Surveyor (Commercial) and Operations Controls Director, and will act as Head of the PMO team in the Executive Director's absence. The Project Director (PMO) will serve as a trusted operational deputy to the Executive Director, enabling the Executive Director to focus on strategic leadership and high-level stakeholder engagement by assuming responsibility for portfolio-wide resource management, reporting compliance, payment collection, enterprise process oversight, and business development with Arabic-speaking clients.</div><div></div><div><br>
We envisage success in this role to include;</div><ul><li>
Act as Head of the Head Office PMO team and represent the ED in all internal leadership matters during absences.</li><li>
Provide day-to-day operational support to the ED, acting as a buffer between the ED and routine portfolio management demands.</li><li>
Coordinate with the Operations Controls Director to translate the ED's strategic direction into monthly and quarterly operating plans.</li><li>
Ensure the ED receives concise, exception-based reporting &mdash; escalate only matters that genuinely require ED-level intervention.</li><li>
Attend leadership forums, internal governance meetings and client engagements as the ED's representative when required.</li><li>
Lead and manage the Head Office PMO team: PMO Assistant, Senior Planning Engineer, Quantity Surveyor (Commercial) and Operations Controls Director.</li><li>
Establish clear roles, accountabilities and KPIs within the PMO team; conduct regular performance reviews.</li><li>
Serve as the lead for portfolio-wide resource planning and allocation, working closely with all Delivery Project Directors; centralize this function on behalf of the ED and ensure resources are distributed efficiently across the portfolio.</li><li>
Maintain the all-project leave and availability tracker; proactively identify and address resourcing gaps.</li><li>
Together with the Operations Controls Director, ensure all enterprise processes and procedures are tracked and reported to the ED at a minimum of once per month.</li><li>
Lead client engagement, relationship-building and business development with Arabic-speaking clients and government/sovereign entities in KSA and the wider GCC.</li><li>
Actively support the ED in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities with Arabic-speaking clients, attending client meetings and negotiations in Arabic.</li><li>
Contribute to strategic bid preparation for Arabic-speaking client pursuits; support proposal development, presentations and positioning.</li><li>
Share Arabic-market intelligence with the ED and senior leadership to inform strategic targeting and positioning.</li><li>
Act as a senior liaison between the Head Office PMO team, Delivery Project Directors, Finance, HR and the Executive Director.</li><li>
Represent the ED at client-facing meetings, authority engagements and industry forums as required.</li><li>
Proactively address client concerns and internal stakeholder conflicts; escalate unresolved matters to the ED with recommended actions.</li><li>
Work with the Senior Planning Engineer to maintain an overview of portfolio program health; flag schedule risks and resource conflicts to the ED.</li><li>
Work with the QS to monitor fee forecasts, invoicing schedules and cost-to-complete positions; ensure commercial risks are identified and escalated early.</li><li>
Ensure all PMO-related administrative and reporting functions are delivered in accordance with KEO standards and the applicable Conditions of Contract on each project.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
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To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include a minimum of 15-20 of relevant professional experience in PMCM, Project Management or related consulting environments partnered with a Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field. Master's degree or MBA preferred.</div><div></div><div><br>
Professional Registration PMP, PMI-PgMP, Chartered Engineer (CEng), or equivalent recognized professional qualification.</div><ul><li>
Minimum 6 years in a senior project leadership, PMO management, or portfolio oversight role.</li><li>
Significant KSA and GCC experience required; strong familiarity with Saudi government and sovereign clients essential.</li><li>
Native or professional-level Arabic required. Strong written and spoken English essential.</li><li>
Proficiency in Deltek Vantagepoint, Aconex, SharePoint, and MS Project or Primavera P6.</li><li>
Sector experience in Large-scale infrastructure, mixed-use, hospitality, government or urban development projects in KSA/GCC.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
KEO&rsquo;s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its&rsquo; contribution to client success wherever we work.</div><div></div><div><br>
We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.</div></div><div></div>

Project Director – PMO

HanmiGlobal Saudi

<p></p><div><b>Role Summary</b><p>
The Project Director will provide executive leadership for the end‑to‑end delivery of a major project under a PMC (Project Management Consultancy) model. This role oversees program and project management governance, directs multidisciplinary teams, ensures EPC contractor compliance, and drives project performance across all phases. The Project Director will establish and implement project management policies, procedures, and systems while maintaining rigorous oversight of schedules, budgets, quality, safety, and risk. This position is responsible for ensuring that all deliverables meet the project objectives and international best‑practice standards.</p><b>
Key Responsibilities</b><b>Program &amp; Project Management Leadership</b><ul><li>
Develop and oversee the implementation of program/project management policies, procedures, methodologies, and best practices.</li><li>
Assess capacity and capability needs for successful PMC delivery and recommend improvements.</li><li>
Provide daily leadership, guidance, and direction to the PMC team across all disciplines.</li></ul><b>
Systems &amp; Controls</b><ul><li>
Oversee the development, configuration, and deployment of <b>Program Management Information Systems (PMIS)</b> across the project.</li><li>
Ensure robust project controls are in place, including cost, schedule, risk, and quality systems.</li></ul><b>
Performance Oversight</b><ul><li>
Lead regular project review meetings to monitor performance, identify issues, and drive corrective actions.</li><li>
Prepare and present weekly and monthly project status reports for internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>
Continuously evaluate EPC contractor performance to ensure compliance with approved execution plans, procedures, and contract requirements.</li></ul><b>
Deliverable Management</b><ul><li>
Ensure an approved, comprehensive list of project deliverables is established and maintained.</li><li>
Monitor deliverable issuance to ensure timely submission, multidisciplinary review, and prompt return of comments.</li><li>
Verify that the EPC contractor&rsquo;s plans and procedures are adequate and effectively support project delivery.</li></ul><b>
Stakeholder &amp; Interface Management</b><ul><li>
Manage communication and coordination between the client, EPC contractor, consultants, and PMC teams.</li><li>
Ensure issues are escalated and resolved efficiently to maintain progress and alignment.</li></ul><p>
</p><b>Qualifications &amp; Requirements</b><b>Education</b><ul><li>
MSc/BSc in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.</li><li><b>
Highly preferred</b>: Chartered Engineer (CEng or equivalent).</li></ul><b>
Experience</b><ul><li><b>
20+ years</b> of experience in large-scale construction and development projects.</li><li>
Solid background working within <b>PMC environments</b>.</li><li>
Proven experience in:
</li><li><ul><li>High-end residential projects</li><li>
Commercial buildings</li><li>
Mosques</li><li>
Parking structures</li><li>
Roads and highways</li><li>
Infrastructure</li><li>
Mixed-use developments</li></ul></li></ul><b>
Competencies</b><ul><li>
Strong leadership and team management skills.</li><li>
Excellent communication and stakeholder management.</li><li>
Deep understanding of project controls, PMIS, and international standards.</li><li>
Proven ability to manage EPC contractors on complex, multidisciplinary projects.</li></ul></div>

Project Director

MENA Business Investment Group

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   MENA-BIG
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  is a Spanish company specialized in Recruitment Services, Human Resource Consultancy, Administration Management, International Business Development, and Strategic Consultancy, with offices in Europe, the Middle East, and the Gulf Region.
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  We are seeking an experienced
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   About the role:
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  You will report directly to the Project Director and play a critical role in ensuring that all project activities from design to construction, are executed in strict alignment with contractual terms and project objectives. Your expertise in contract management and project controls will be key to driving success.
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   Key responsibilities:
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   Evaluate contractors' and suppliers' rates, ensuring competitiveness and compliance.
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   Validate cost estimates (materials, labor, equipment, subcontractors).
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   Lead financial and economical assessment of proposals, including benchmarking and comparison reports.
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   Support budget development, cost control procedures, and cost flow tracking.
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   Coordinate change management and assess variations, including unforeseen site conditions.
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   Review payment applications and assist in financial close-out and handover.
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   Proven experience in contracts and cost management on major projects.
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   Strong knowledge of industry standards and contractual compliance.
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   Analytical mindset with excellent stakeholder coordination skills.
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   Location:
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  Riyadh
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   Work type:
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  Onsite
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   Type:
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  Full-time
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   Years of experience:
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  8 &ndash; 12 years
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  We look forward to receiving your applications!
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