Senior Engineer, Project Control

Job description / Role

Group overview

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

Alfanar building systems

Alfanar Construction is classified as a Grade I contractor by the Contractors Classification Committee of the Government of Saudi Arabia.

Alfanar Building Systems manufactures and markets a variety of building construction products and systems.

The core manufacturing activities of the industries operating under Alfanar Building Systems are:

• Fau00e7ade cladding, glazing systems and architectural aluminum products
• Precast concrete products and architectural elements
• Real estate development

Job purpose

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Project Control Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the planning and execution of projects, ensuring that all aspects are organized, coordinated, and completed in a timely manner. This position requires a strong understanding of project management principles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Key accountability areas

Planning responsibilities:

• Developing the master schedule: creating a comprehensive and detailed project schedule from scratch using advanced planning software like Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project. This involves defining all project activities, their durations, and dependencies.
• Baseline management: establishing and maintaining the project's baseline schedule, which serves as the official point of comparison for all future progress tracking.
• Resource and manpower planning: collaborating with project managers and department heads to allocate and level resources (manpower, equipment, and materials) effectively across the project timeline to prevent conflicts and ensure efficiency.
• Progress tracking and updating: regularly collecting progress data from the site team and updating the project schedule to reflect actual work completed. This is typically done on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.
• Variance analysis: conducting in-depth analysis to identify any variances between the planned schedule and the actual progress. This includes calculating schedule variance and identifying the root causes of any delays.
• Reporting: generating a variety of performance reports for different audiences.
• Leading progress meetings: facilitating regular project meetings to review schedule performance, discuss issues, and align the team on upcoming tasks and priorities.
• Mentoring: providing guidance and training to junior planning engineers, helping them to develop their skills and understanding of planning methodologies.

Cost control responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain project budgets considering all potential costs (labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, etc.), ensuring accurate and timely reporting of project costs.
• Track and monitor project expenditures, comparing actual costs to budgeted costs, and report any variances to project management.
• Prepare cost forecasts to predict future financial outcomes of projects and provide recommendations for cost control measures.
• Manage and control changes to project scope, budget, and schedule, ensuring that all changes are properly documented and approved.
• Evaluate project performance using earned value management.
• Coordinate with project planners and schedulers to ensure that project timelines and milestones are aligned with budget constraints.
• Analyse cost trends, identify potential risks and prepare regular cost reports for projects.

Role accountability

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or project management.
• Required experience: 8-14 years with construction field.
• Good experience with SAP system.
• Good experience with all Microsoft Office & Power BI.
• Proficiency in planning and scheduling.
• Proficiency in cost control.
• Proficiency in project management software.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Academic qualification

Bachelor degree in any relevant field.

Work experience

Technical / functional competencies

• Portfolio management
• Project scheduling
• Project planning
• Project tracking and reporting

About the Company

alfanar builds efficient energy systems & solutions of the present and sets up infrastructures for a brighter future.

We assist utility sector partners & customers in transforming cities into sustainable, habitable, and inclusive Smart Cities by harnessing renewable energy resources from wind, solar, and waste heat energy. Promoting the transition to a sustainable eco-conscious future.

Using world-class technologies, we develop unrivaled quality electrical solutions & products from our manufacturing facilities, to solve the world’s major energy challenges and make the world a better viable place.

Diligence, Efficiency, and Innovation are the key criteria our teams adopt in order to continuously provide effective solutions. We’re constantly equipping our teams with the tools they need to expand their horizons and reach higher grounds.

Being in an ever-changing environment with a crucial impact on their surroundings, our employees are nurtured to become keen thinkers with highly refined skills and a consistent outlook on the future, working together on finding the next big innovation.