Project Controls Engineer (Saudi National)

About the role

Parsons is looking for a Saudi National Project Controls Engineer to join its team in Riyadh. The role supports project controls activities so that projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Project Controls team in reviewing and maintaining project baseline schedules, including resource and cost loading.
• Support project monitoring processes such as KPIs, earned value metrics, total float analysis, resource tracking and cost monitoring.
• Prepare Earned Value Management (EVM) reports and KPI dashboards.
• Collect progress data from design, procurement and construction teams and prepare daily, weekly and monthly progress reports and dashboards.
• Review contractor look-ahead schedules and compare progress against approved baselines.
• Track RFIs, inspection requests, submittals, shop drawings and project correspondence with engineering, construction and document control teams.
• Maintain change and claims registers and prepare regular project status reports for internal and client reporting.
• Take part in project coordination meetings and monitor engineering, procurement, quality, cost and delivery performance.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Management, Project Management or a related discipline.
• 0+ years of experience in project controls, project coordination, planning, scheduling or related project delivery functions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to manage multiple priorities in a team environment.
• Desired: internship, training or project exposure in engineering, construction, infrastructure or project delivery; exposure to rail, metro, bridges, underpasses, transportation or heavy civil projects.

Required skills

• Project scheduling and reporting software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or similar.
• Understanding of project controls principles: scheduling, progress monitoring, earned value management, milestones and KPI reporting.
• Basic understanding of the financial and commercial aspects of project management.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Desired: familiarity with Primavera P6, Power BI, dashboard reporting or project analytics tools, and knowledge of planning, risk, change and claims processes.