Project Controls Manager

Requisition ID: 96155

Job Category: Project Controls

Location: Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure , our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Hatch is seeking a Project Control Manager to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In this role you will be assigned to a project leading a team of planning engineers, cost engineers and estimators. You will be responsible for all project control functions through a project from the prefeasibility to execution phase

Key Responsibilities

• Review and understand all relevant project documentation and conditions.
• Develop and implement project control procedures and reporting frameworks.
• Prepare project control setup plans, assign team members, and conduct kickoff meetings.
• Establish baselines, coding structures, systems setup, and reporting protocols.
• Review and approve capital cost estimate plans.
• Collaborate with clients to define accounting requirements, including approvals, payments, funding, and reporting.
• Analyze performance and forecast remaining work using confirmed scope, staffing plans, and cost estimates.
• Confirm and distribute project authority delegation matrices.
• Define project objectives with clear schedule and cost expectations.
• Lead and coordinate the project control team’s activities.
• Implement document management and control processes.
• Set up reporting schedules, formats, and calendars.
• Maintain time and cost trend indicators and performance statistics.
• Analyze schedule and cost data to support timely management decisions.
• Conduct progress measurement and earned value analysis.
• Develop and report on project KPIs.
• Review job status and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Monitor actual vs. planned progress, including manpower, productivity, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with other team leads to ensure schedule and cost updates are accurate.
• Compile final job statistics and analyze procedures for future improvements.
• Provide timely feedback on key project issues to stakeholders.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent project experience.
• Minimum 5 years of post-graduate experience in a managerial role.
• At least 10 years of experience across the following areas:
• Estimating: Strong understanding of estimating fundamentals and ability to review project and change estimates.
• Cost Control: Experience managing budgets, forecasts, trends, and changes; understanding of allowances and cash flow.
• Planning & Scheduling: Ability to interpret schedules and assess impacts of changes.
• Quantity Surveying: Familiarity with standard measurement systems and verification of payments and calculations.
• Construction Knowledge: General understanding of engineering models and construction drawings.
• Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant software.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Business acumen including risk management.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and report writing skills.
• Skilled in conflict resolution, facilitation, and negotiation.
• Experience in high-value, multi-discipline EPCM projects from start to finish.
  

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer
  
  

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally
  
  

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.