Project Controls Director

Job description / Role

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 ROLE

Reporting to the Pro ject Director and responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the planning, estimating, cost control, risk management and document control services and for providing information to allow proactive and accurate reporting for the project.

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 .

- 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.

About the Company

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 28,000 people performing diverse, complex and mission critical roles in 34 countries.

KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.