Senior Manager - Project Controls (Commercial & Financial)

Job description

the employer (the employer) is a pioneering joint venture between the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Jacobs and Saudi Aramco, established to provide world-class program management services throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. the employer plays a key role in supporting the achievement of Saudi Vision 2030, especially in implementing mega projects and developing large-scale infrastructure. We are looking for a Senior Manager - Project Controls (Commercial & Financial) to join the employer This role will lead all financial, commercial, cost management, forecasting and earned value reporting activities across assigned projects or programmes. Responsible for providing leadership with accurate insights into financial performance, business analyses, budget management and cost decision support. Key Responsibilities Lead cost management, budgeting, forecasting and financial performance reporting across the assigned portfolio. * Establish and maintain project cost baselines, budgets, contingencies and funding allocations. * Develop and manage Earned Value Management (EVM) systems and reporting. * Monitor cost performance indicators, productivity metrics, cash flow forecasts and financial KPIs. * Provide monthly and operational cost, commercial and financial reports. * Lead commercial reporting and support contract management teams regarding commercial performance matters. * Review contractor requests, change requests, change orders and commercial claims from a controls perspective. * Partner with Finance, Procurement and Commercial teams to ensure project financial reporting is consistent. * Analyzing budget variances Ware mitigation and recovery procedures. * Providing financial scenario planning and trend analysis to support strategic decision making. * Ensure compliance with governance frameworks relating to cost control, budget approvals, delegated authorities and financial reporting. * Support business case assessments, investment reviews and funding approvals. * Challenge contractor cost data and verify accuracy of financial reports. * Develop dashboards and automated reporting solutions through Power BI and enterprise systems. Key Deliverables * Budget Performance Reports * Cost Forecast Reports * Earned Value Reports * Monthly Financial Dashboards * Cost to Completion Evaluations * Cash Flow Forecasts * Commercial Performance Reports * Executive Financial Guidance Reports **Requirements** * Bachelor's degree and/or postgraduate qualification in Engineering, Architectural Construction Management, Business Administration or related field of study. * 10 - 15 years of relevant experience in project controls, leadership, direction and technical expertise managing complex tasks and multi-disciplinary projects. * Regional experience preferred * In-depth knowledge of project controls as applied in major construction environments. * Demonstrate proficient use of enterprise level management software such as PRISM, Primavera P6, Aconex, ARM, PowerBI or similar systems. * Significant discipline/industry presence recognized and valued by industry peers as an authority able to work with teams to solve technical problems and achieve a high level of assurance on project deliverables. * Strong communication skills to articulate clear technical direction to senior staff I like the interest. * Significant experience required in developing, implementing and managing business systems, including policies and procedures applied to the role and across the project. * Analytical and comprehensive problem-solving ability * Ability to connect people and issues and respond quickly

Requirements

• ensure equipment availability
• quality standards
• plan health and safety procedures
• develop business plans
• follow company standards
• manage supplies

Skills