Planning & Cost Control Lead

Overview

We are looking for a seasoned Planning & Cost Control Lead to oversee a major industrial project located in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. The role involves leadership across various project control dimensions such as planning, scheduling, cost management, forecasting, risk analysis, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead efforts in project estimating, scheduling, progress tracking, cost management, and forecasting activities.
• Set up and sustain cost and schedule baselines along with benchmarks and control mechanisms.
• Regularly assess project performance to identify trends and gaps; devise corrective recovery strategies as needed.
• Perform Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis to assist contingency planning.
• Compile weekly, monthly, and additional project control status reports.
• Work collaboratively with contractors, finance teams, and cross-disciplinary groups on project control initiatives.
• Assess and approve contractor schedules and cost projections.
• Manage project control assurance processes, including change management and contract modifications.
• Guide and support the project services team, ensuring lessons learned are documented and managing project closeout reporting.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in engineering coupled with proven project planning experience.
• Approximately 15 years of relevant industry experience with at least 5 years within the Middle East region, including Saudi Arabia.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing planning activities for significant capital projects and high-value construction contracts.
• Possession of a professional certification such as PMP, APM, or an equivalent qualification is mandatory.
• Advanced skills in Primavera P6 software.
• Proficient in cost estimation and control, schedule development, including critical path and risk analyses, forecasting, and trend analysis.
• Comprehensive experience through all project phases including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup.
• Excellent leadership qualities, effective communication abilities, and capability to mentor team members.
• Experience in industries like metal processing, recycling, or refining would be beneficial.