Job summary
Qiddiya Investment Company seeks a Director of Project Control based in Riyadh to head project controls for the master development. The role leads the team to implement control frameworks, manage cost and schedule performance, and deliver executive reporting for large-scale development projects.
Key responsibilities
- Design and maintain project control systems covering cost, schedule, risk, and performance.
- Lead and coach the project controls team on tools and best practices.
- Monitor project performance and report variances to senior management.
- Ensure projects adhere to budgets and schedules via planning and control.
- Collaborate with project managers to produce forecasts and mitigation plans.
- Prepare executive-level reports and dashboards to support decision-making.
- Drive continuous improvement in project controls using industry best practices.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration or related field.
- Minimum 12 years' project controls experience, preferably in construction or real estate.
- Thorough knowledge of project management methodologies and scheduling/cost control.
- Strong leadership and team development skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and detail-oriented capabilities.
- Excellent communication skills for presenting complex information.
- Familiarity with Primavera P6, MS Project and reporting tools.
- PMP or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
Skills
Project ControlsCost ManagementSchedule ManagementRisk ManagementPrimavera P6MS ProjectForecastingReportingLeadershipStakeholder Management
Source: Workable. Last checked as open: 13 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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