Project Controls Data Analyst

About the Role

Join Parsons Corporation as a Project Controls Data Analyst in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where your expertise will be instrumental in integrating multiple facets of project engineering—scope, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, construction, and start-up—for smaller projects or subdivisions of larger initiatives. You may be required to relocate on-site during phases of construction and start-up to ensure technical excellence across engineering tasks and assist in procurement and construction planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, enhance, and sustain dynamic dashboards and reporting tools utilizing Power BI.
• Automate routine project control reports and key performance metrics.
• Generate high-level executive reports detailing project progress and status.
• Establish and standardize KPIs to support program and portfolio reporting activities.
• Evaluate project progress patterns and offer analytic insights.
• Assist with earned value management (EVM) reporting and related analyses.
• Deliver accurate forecasting to support project decision-making.
• Convert complex datasets into valuable, actionable insights for leadership review.
• Detect trends, potential risks, opportunities, and areas for performance enhancement.
• Develop automated extraction, transformation, and reporting workflows to optimize data handling.
• Apply programming skills—specifically in Python and SQL—to streamline data processes.
• Implement digital tools and innovative analytics to boost reporting efficiency.
• Contribute actively to digital transformation initiatives within project control functions.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, or closely related discipline.
• Between three to seven years of professional experience in project controls, data analytics, business intelligence, or a related field.
• Preferred background includes involvement in large-scale construction, infrastructure, engineering, or capital projects.
• Proven skills in developing Power BI dashboards and managing project performance reports.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Power BI dashboard creation and management
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
• Competency in SQL for database querying and management
• Programming experience with Python to aid in data automation and analysis

Additional Information

Parsons Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. The company places strong emphasis on employee welfare and growth, supporting unlimited career advancement. Applicants should beware of fraudulent recruitment schemes and seek official communication channels for verification.