Projects Monitoring Manager

Job description

The Projects Monitoring Manager is responsible for planning, scheduling, cost control, progress monitoring, risk management, reporting, and performance measurement for a major Roads and Highways project in Riyadh. The role ensures project objectives are met through effective controls, accurate forecasts, and timely reporting to the client, project director, and senior management. Leads the project controls team and works closely with clients, contractors, designers, and supervision teams to monitor performance, identify risks and delays, and recommend corrective actions

Requirements

• Proficient in planning and scheduling using Primavera P6
• proficient in evaluating contractors' baseline, recovery, and revised schedules
• knowledge of schedule risk analysis and mitigation recommendations
• proficient in preparing weekly and monthly progress reports for client and management
• proficient in schedule variance analysis and forecasting
• proficient in developing executive dashboards and performance reports
• proficient in monitoring budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts
• knowledge of cost trend analysis and identifying potential overruns
• proficient in supporting commercial and contract teams in assessing variations and claims
• proficient in maintaining project risk register and mitigation plans
• proficient in assessing contractor claims related to delays, disruptions, and productivity losses
• proficient in coordinating with client representatives, contractors, authorities, and project teams
• proficient in managing and mentoring planners, cost engineers, and project controls engineers
• proficient in establishing best practices and standards for project controls
• proficient in high‑quality reporting and presentations
• proficient in Microsoft Project and Power BI
• proficient in Earned Value Management (EVM)
• proficient in schedule analysis, resource planning, and forecasting
• knowledge of FIDIC contracts
• knowledge of project management methodologies and reporting systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Management or related field
• Master’s degree advantageous
• PMP or PSP certification preferred
• minimum 15+ years experience in project controls on major infrastructure projects
• strong experience on Roads, Highways, Expressways, Interchanges, and Transport Infrastructure projects

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