Project Controls Director

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WSP Middle East are currently looking for a Project Controls Director to develop, deliver, maintain, and manage a standard and consistent full suite of Project Controls i.e., Cost Estimating, Cost Management, Planning & Scheduling, Risk Management, Contract Administration, and Information Delivery for an ongoing PMC programme in Riyadh.

Your new role, what's involved?

• Establish and implement the project controls process and system.
• Provide project management support in the development of the work breakdown structure, activities, logic, resources and progress of the integrated project schedule, i.e. baseline
• Identify, implement and maintain the complete controls structure, tools and procedures needed for the program based on the contracting strategy, execution plan and the risks identified for different projects
• Provide strategic guidance to the program controls team consistent with the different project’s execution strategy
• Lead the development of cost management, planning and progress monitoring procedures
  
  

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• 20+ years of direct, relevant experience with cost and scheduling and/or Project Management in an Engineering & Construction environment
• Preferably a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Project Management
• Possess 15+ years experience in delivering fully coordinated, multi-disciplinary Project Controls Management for Project Management and Construction Management on hotels or large mixed-use development projects in the capacity of Senior Project Controls Manager or Project Controls Director
• Worked for an international consultancy for around 15-20 years with ideally 5 years of experience in the Middle East
• Project Controls Management experience on PMC mixed-use or infra projects
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on complex project controls issues, manage conflict and provide resolution using a combination of technical skills, leadership, teamwork and people management skills
• Broad knowledge of applicable Project Controls softwares and tools
  
  

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

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