Project Control Manager With Aramco Experience
- Al Khubar, Ash Sharqiyah
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Establish, implement, and maintain the Project Controls Plan for scope, cost, schedule, and progress measurement in line with LSTK and Aramco requirements.
- Lead the development of the project baseline schedule (Level 1 to Level 4) using Primavera P6 and ensure alignment with the overall execution strategy.
- Monitor and report on project progress, productivity, critical path activities, earned value metrics (EVM), and forecasts.
- Implement and manage cost control procedures, including budget control, commitment tracking, change management, and forecasting.
- Coordinate and lead weekly/monthly progress meetings, producing dashboards, variance analysis, KPIs, and executive reports.
- Interface with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning teams to ensure accurate progress capture and forecasting.
- Manage the development and maintenance of S-curves, histograms, manpower plans, and cost trends.
- Control and report on change orders, claims, and variations in coordination with contracts and project management teams.
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of all project controls deliverables to Saudi Aramco as per contract and internal requirements.
- Lead risk analysis and contingency tracking, identifying project risks that may impact time or cost performance.
- Support audits, reviews, and client meetings, ensuring transparent, traceable, and validated reporting.
- Ensure compliance with Saudi Aramco procedures for planning and control (e.g., SAPMT guidelines, GPMS reporting tools, etc.).
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in project controls for EPC or LSTK oil & gas projects, with at least 5 years in a managerial role on Saudi Aramco projects.
- Proven expertise in:
o Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis
o Earned Value Management (EVM)
o Budgeting and forecasting on lump-sum contracts
- Strong knowledge of Saudi Aramco reporting formats and procedures.
- Experience in remote infrastructure or wellsite development projects is a strong advantage.
- Aramco-approved or fast-track eligible Project Controls Manager.
- Advanced Excel and data analysis/reporting skills (Power BI or similar is a plus).
- Experience working with Aconex, SAP, or other project management platforms.
- Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proactive attitude with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
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