Senior Project Controls Manager - Infrastructure

An exciting opportunity to work on a huge infrastructure programme in Saudi Arabia as the Senior Project Controls Manager/Project Controls Lead overseeing implementation of program level project controls across multiple infrastructure/utilities projects.

Job Description:

Develops, manages, and/or executes all phases of the project controls effort (planning/scheduling and cost analysis). Typically manages a large program of works. The incumbent utilizes widely diversified knowledge of project controls activities, and draws upon extensive experience and exposure to various types of projects and clients.

Specific Responsibilities:

- Provides guidance, direction, and specialized assistance to project for the resolution of difficult and complex project control problems.
- Interfaces with clients, attends regular meetings, and provides statistical reports.
- Manages a team of Project Control staff as well as sub-consultants/contractors who are qualified to analyze, evaluate, and forecast project costs, as well as performance against an established schedule with critical milestones.
- Assesses the impact(s) of design/construction changes and schedule slippages.
- Oversees the development and maintenance of an established system to show the hierarchy of plans and schedules; keeps project and company management fully informed.
- Coordinates staffing requirements, assigns and supervises project work activities, and trains personnel.
- Recommends and oversees the customization of project control systems to meet specific project requirements.
- Creates statistical reports for management on a recurring or one-of-a-kind basis.

Requirements:

Education/Experience:

- Bachelor's Degree from western university in Engineering or Construction Management or related field.
- At least 20 years' work experience.
- Must have worked in a management level role previously and have a solid understanding of Planning, Cost and Risk Management.
- Must have worked on major infrastructure projects in the western world.
- Prior Middle East experience would be advantageous.

Salary:
SAR 50,000 to 60,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
Additional benefits: + Comprehensive Medical Cover

About the Company

SAS Global Consultants, a specialist executive Engineering, Supply Chain & Procurement Recruitment Consultancy with over 25 years combined experience in recruiting for the UK, Europe, MENA, Asia Pacific & North America markets. We are a privately-owned company freeing us from some of the politics & pressures that surround many of our rivals and have a strong emphasis on client relationships and candidate satisfaction. We have worked with small local contractors with relatively small turnovers up to leading multidiscipline & fortune 100 organizations with turnovers exceeding £25 billion and are more than aware of the need to tailor our service to fit each company’s requirements.