Senior Project Controls Engineer

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Riyadh
Office
R182089
Project Controls
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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Project Controls Engineer to join our team!

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Provide project controls support on major projects, including planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, and performance reporting activities.
  • Analyze, evaluate, and forecast project performance against approved baseline schedules.
  • Assess the impacts of design changes, construction changes, and schedule delays, providing recommendations to minimize project risks.
  • Prepare and present schedule status reports to project management and clients.
  • Develop, maintain, and update critical path schedules, logic networks, and project performance reports.
  • Support the development and customization of project control systems to meet project-specific requirements.
  • Monitor project progress, identify potential schedule issues, and recommend corrective actions to maintain project objectives.
  • Maintain and analyze historical project data to support planning, forecasting, benchmarking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Provide technical guidance and support in resolving complex project controls and scheduling issues.
  • Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure alignment between project activities and delivery plans.
  • Support resource planning and provide input regarding project controls staffing requirements.
  • Assist in mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior project controls personnel when required.
  • Prepare project dashboards, schedule analysis reports, and management presentations to support project decision-making.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in project controls, planning, scheduling, or project management support.
  • Strong understanding of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) processes and project delivery methodologies.
  • Experience developing and maintaining project schedules, critical path networks, and project performance reports.
  • Proficiency in project controls software and scheduling tools.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to analyze project performance, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams and manage multiple priorities.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

  • Experience on major infrastructure, transportation, rail, or construction projects.
  • Knowledge of forecasting, earned value management, and project performance measurement techniques.
  • Experience supporting project controls functions within complex project environments.
  • Professional project management or project controls certifications are an advantage.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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