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Job Description:
We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Senior Project Controls Specialist - Saudi National to join our dynamic team on a high-profile project in Tabuk, KSA. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting project delivery by monitoring cost, schedule, and performance metrics to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
What You'll Be Doing
Schedule Management: Assist in developing, updating, and maintaining project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
Cost Control: Track project expenditures, commitments, and forecasts; analyze variances against the approved baseline budget.
Progress Reporting: Prepare comprehensive daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports detailing schedule status, cost performance, and key milestones.
Risk & Change Management: Assist in identifying potential project risks and tracking change orders to evaluate their impact on cost and timeline.
Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, engineers, and site teams to gather data and resolve schedule or cost discrepancies.
What Required Skills You'll Bring
Experience: Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in project controls, planning, scheduling, or cost estimation within the construction or engineering industry.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, IT, Finance, or a related discipline.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring
Technical Skills: Proficiency in project management software (such as Primavera P6 or MS Project) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Arabic.
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Skills Required
- Must be a Saudi National
- Minimum 3 years experience in project controls, planning, scheduling, or cost estimation within construction or engineering
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, Finance, or related discipline (or equivalent professional experience)
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
