Project Operations and Controls Manager

This position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role aims to provide continuous monitoring for senior management (under direct supervision of the Executive Director) regarding project status, linking site data with contractors and financial metrics. You will be responsible for ensuring a clear schedule for quantities, deliveries, budgets, and tasks, while actively monitoring any deviations or delays and addressing them effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitoring project progress both in the field and in the office, and maintaining continuous coordination with project managers and site engineers.
• Preparing and updating project schedules, monitoring execution phases, and establishing material procurement timelines.
• Reviewing material requests and verifying the quantities delivered and stored, comparing them with the BOQ drawings and specifications.
• Preparing and reviewing quantity take-offs for projects, documenting additional work and changes prior to execution.
• Compiling project budget data and coordinating expenditures and commitments with the cost control manager, reviewing their reports.
• Monitoring price proposals, deliveries, and delivery schedules in coordination with the procurement department.
• Submitting a weekly summary report to management that includes (achievements, expenditures, materials, delays, obstacles, and required decisions).
• Monitoring the closure of tasks between departments, ensuring the preservation and documentation of requests, approvals, invoices, and procurement documents.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil or Architectural). Note: Specializations in Project Management or Construction Management are accepted provided there is strong relevant work experience in contracting, renovations, and quantity surveying.

Minimum 5 years of work experience in the contracting sector, preferably including internal renovation projects.

Full proficiency in reading engineering drawings, quantity take-offs, and reviewing BOQ schedules.

Advanced proficiency in using MS Excel, and good knowledge of AutoCAD.

Practical knowledge of scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project (holding a PMP or Primavera certification is a strong plus).

Strong skills in monitoring, organizing, report preparation, and effective coordination between different teams (sites, procurement, finance).

Ability to work in the field and visit various sites within Riyadh.

Ability to lead operational teams to address deviations and obstacles and propose solutions and procedures for management.