About UsStep into a world of opportunities in the realms of Oil and Gas, and Energy with our specialized Recruitment Services. At Kariera Group Recruitment Services, we take pride in being the matchmakers for exceptional talent and the key roles that drive innovation and success in the industry. Our mission is to align skilled professionals with forward-thinking companies, ensuring a perfect fit for both candidate and employer. Let us navigate your career journey or help you find the ideal candidate to power your team. Elevate your career or organization with us, where talent meets opportunity.About The RoleKariera Group recruitment services are seeking a Project Controls Manager to join a leading Global EPC company. This role is to be based in our client’s office in Saudi Arabia.Under general direction, is accountable for the performance and results of a related discipline or sub-group within project controls. Manages the delivery of functional objectives by providing leadership and direction to team members. Participates in the development of functional strategy and may be responsible for global processes and procedures estimating, project risk control, cost control, and scheduling.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the Project Managers and Manager of Projects with the overall status of the projects/portfolio.Assist in coordinating with other departments task force members related to project planning objectives.Participate in regular progress and coordination meetings with the project staff.Ensure cost reports, control curves and forecasts are prepared and issued in accordance with the project execution strategy.Ensure schedules are prepared and issued in accordance with the project execution strategy.Study and understand all relevant documents and conditions pertaining to the projects.Establish and define project orientated project control procedures and work instructions.Define primary job objectives clearly at project and departmental management levels by highlighting schedule and cost requirements.Organize and direct the activities of the project control team.Ensure the maintenance of both time and cost trend statistics.Monitor and compare both time and cost reports and relating conclusions such that management control action is alerted at the right time.Review overall job status with planning engineers and management and recommend corrective action if necessary.Liaise with other departments at all meetings relative to project operations, to ensure that information affecting the project plan is continually updated.Experience in all aspects of Primavera software package, Microsoft Excel and other project controls software.Build strong relationships with the clients and manage their expectations.RequirementsBachelor/master’s in engineering is a must.Specific experience and demonstrated skill in directing cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, change management and cost analysis required.Experience with directing, planning, and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, and analysis required.Strong leadership skills with the ability to successfully direct and motivate a team inclusive of interacting with client personnel.Advanced knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, and construction projects in the Oil & Gas industry required.Broad knowledge of Project Control Systems including leading schedule processing software, databases and spreadsheet applications.BenefitsCompetitive Tax free expat package.#J-18808-Ljbffr