We are seeking an experienced Planning & Cost Control Lead for a major industrial project in Jubail. The successful candidate will lead project services across planning, scheduling, cost management, forecasting, risk, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead project estimating, planning, scheduling, progress measurement, cost management, and forecasting.
- Establish and maintain project cost and schedule baselines, benchmarks, and control procedures.
- Monitor performance, identify trends and gaps, and develop recovery plans.
- Conduct Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis and support contingency setting.
- Prepare weekly, monthly, and other project control reports.
- Coordinate project controls with contractors, Finance, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Review and approve contractor schedules and cost estimates.
- Oversee project control assurance activities and manage change control and contract variations.
- Lead and support the project services team, including lessons learned and project closeout reporting.
Requirements:
- Engineering degree and a professional background in project planning.
- Approximately 15 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in the Middle East, including KSA.
- Proven experience managing planning for major capital projects and high-value construction contracts.
- PMP, APM, or equivalent professional accreditation is essential.
- Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6.
- Strong expertise in cost estimation and control, schedule development, critical path analysis, forecasting, trend analysis, and schedule risk analysis.
- Experience across the project lifecycle, including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup.
- Strong leadership, communication, and team coaching skills.
- Experience in metal processing, recycling, or refining is an advantage.
