Project Controls Director

Great opportunity with KBR in Saudi Arabia for a Senior Projects Controls Professional:

KBR is looking for a Project Controls Director for the PMC projects in Saudi in Diriyah Gate .

The project is a major infrastructure programme for a mixed-use development aiming to be a global landmark recognized for its unique vision and position as an authentic destination in Riyadh. The community will be a distinct, self-sustaining hub for Riyadh offering several iconic assets. KBR will provide Project Management Consultancy services in project planning, controls, design and engineering management, and implementation of the development and early works packages.

The Director, Project Controls plays a crucial role in the successful execution of a portfolio of Programmes, Mega Projects and Projects. They oversee and manage all aspects of Project Controls, ensuring effective baselining, planning, controlling and monitoring to drive and achieve both innovative and established goals within scope, budget, time, quality and risk management constraints.

The role requires a comprehensive understanding of Project Management principles, exceptional leadership skills and a deep knowledge of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) processes. The unique construct of the KBR delivery environment focusses the need for an ability to collaborate with a wide range of key stakeholders at Executive, Client, Programme, Project and Supply Chain level, and more broadly across industry.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEREQUIRED:

• BSc construction management, engineering, architecture, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum overall experience 20 years
• Minimum experience 10 years in similar role.
• Minimum 5 years of Middle East work experience
• Required professional memberships and charterships required MRICS or MCIOB required.
• Sound knowledge of all engineering and commercial aspects of major civil and infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, and utilities.
• Excellent knowledge of CPM networks, resource and cost loading and risk management techniques.
• Ability to effectively monitor and analyse progress, cost, and risks, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions.
• Experienced user of MS Office and Primavera
• Previous experience in the Middle East is advantageous
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Fluency in English both written and spoken.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the project controls team.
• Develop and implement the project controls execution strategy to achieve the contract requirements.
• Developing project controls standards, policies, and procedures.
• Coordination with program management team on all aspects of project controls.
• Establishing and managing the WBS and project master schedule.
• Establishing and managing the CBS, budget, and project cost control.
• Establishing and managing the risk management plan.
• Establishing and managing document control.
• Establishing and managing change control.
• Progress, cost and risk monitoring and analysis.
• Provide monthly and weekly reports.
• Preparing and making presentations.