Senior Project Controls Manager

The Senior Project Controls Manager will lead the project controls function ensuring consistent planning monitoring and reporting across all design projects. This role is responsible for implementing and managing project control systems resource planning frameworks PMIS platforms (such as Oracle and other digital tools) and processes that support efficient high-quality design delivery.

The ideal candidate will come from a design or engineering background with strong understanding of the design project lifecycle design stages and the operational requirements of a multidisciplinary design consultancy. While not required to be a registered architect the candidate must understand workflows from concept design through schematic detailed design and IFC documentation.

This role leads a team of planners engineers and project controllers ensuring accurate forecasting effective resource allocation and performance analysis across multiple concurrent design projects.

Key Responsibilities

Project Controls & Governance

• Establish lead and refine project control systemsincluding schedule planning cost monitoring resource management and performance tracking.

• Develop standardized project control procedures aligned with the companys design delivery methodology.

• Ensure consistent tracking of progress through all design stages.

Planning Scheduling & Design Lifecycle Management

• Oversee preparation of design schedules (Master L1L3) and monitor progress against baseline programs.

• Coordinate with discipline leads project managers and design teams to ensure accurate planning of design activities.

• Monitor deliverables deadlines and production efficiency across architectural structural MEP landscape and other design teams.

• Lead phased delivery planning for major design packages as required.

Resource Allocation & Operational Efficiency

• Lead resource planning for all current and upcoming design projects.

• Implement forecasting tools to project resource needs in advance.

• Provide performance insights and recommendations to improve productivity and workload distribution.

Systems Implementation (Oracle PMIS Digital Tools)

• Lead implementation and integration of digital tools such as Oracle PMIS and other project management platforms.

• Drive adoption of standardized dashboards reporting templates and automated tracking systems.

• Ensure project controls workflows integrate seamlessly with internal systems.

Cost Budget & Change Management

• Monitor design budgets man-hours and forecasts to ensure alignment with contracts and project plans.

• Manage design change control processes evaluating potential impacts on schedule and cost.

• Provide early warnings on deviations and recommend corrective actions.

Reporting & Performance Management

• Prepare monthly reports dashboards KPI trackers and executive summaries for senior leadership.

• Present insights on performance risks and opportunities for improvement.

• Support the development and tracking of performance KPIs and operational enhancements.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead a team of planners engineers and project controllers.

• Mentor junior staff and ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices.

• Foster a culture of accountability accuracy and continuous improvement.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Architecture Civil Engineering or a related design/engineering discipline (design delivery background strongly preferred).

• 1218 years of experience in project controls planning or design operations within a design consultancy or engineering firm.

• Strong knowledge of the design lifecycle design stages and interdisciplinary coordination.

• Experience implementing PMIS systems Oracle or similar project management platforms.

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 MS Project MS Excel (advanced) and enterprise resource planning systems.

• Strong analytical and reporting skills with a focus on forecasting and performance management.

• Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary project control teams.

• GCC experience required; KSA preferred.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time