Senior Project Controls Engineer
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The Senior Project Controls Engineer is a vital position, responsible for integrating and presenting critical project information. This role plays a key role in coordinating and analyzing data from various project functions, ensuring accurate and timely reporting. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in project controls, especially in integrated cost and schedule reporting, and a strong command of relevant software tools.
Assignment duration: Until the end of 2026, with the possibility of extension.
- Lead integrated weekly, monthly, and closeout reports, including dashboards and presentations.
- Combine and analyze cost, schedule, and other inputs for a consistent portfolio view.
- Maintain forecasts, performance measures, and reporting calendars.
- Identify and explain variances and dependencies affecting closeout targets.
- Coordinate submissions and ensure data completeness across contracts.
- Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and Excel analysis tools.
- Support budget, commitment, and funding analysis with the Lead Cost Engineer.
- Assist in schedule forecasts and tracking with the Lead Planner.
- Prepare cost and schedule substantiation packs for claims and final accounts.
- Work independently with senior stakeholders to resolve reporting issues.
- Minimum 15 years of project controls experience, preferably on mega-projects.
- Experience in Saudi Arabia and/or GCC projects is an advantage.
- Strong expertise in integrated cost and schedule reporting and portfolio management.
- Closeout, termination, or final account experience preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, or a related field.
- PMP or similar certification is desirable.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills are mandatory.
- Working knowledge of Primavera P6, SAP, Oracle Unifier, and Power BI.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially for executive reporting.
- Ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively.
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Senior Project Controls Engineer at Hill International rates 33 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
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