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Senior Specialist, Project Control II
Senior Specialist, Project Control IIMaaden • Al Jubayl, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
Senior Specialist, Project Control II

Senior Specialist, Project Control II

Maaden • Al Jubayl, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
11 hours ago
Job description

Senior Specialist, Project Control II – Maaden

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Job Purpose

To lead analytical activities related to project controls, including cost analysis, scheduling, risk tracking, and performance monitoring. The role supports accurate and timely reporting of project health and ensures data integrity across control systems, contributing to effective decision-making and project governance.

Job Description

  • Job Title : Senior Specialist, Project Control II
  • Reporting to : Manager, Project & Portfolio Controls
  • Business Unit / Function : Department – PMO
  • Direct Reports : –
  • Grade : 10
  • Job Family : PD&E
  • Sub Family : PMO
  • Position Type : Regular

Key Accountabilities

  • Lead the collection, validation, and interpretation of project cost, schedule, and risk data to support highly-quality project performance reporting.
  • Develop, enhance, and maintain dashboards, forecasting models, and analytical tools to support timely and accurate project health insights.
  • Monitor progress against approved cost and schedule baselines; analyze variances and trends, and recommend corrective actions to project leadership.
  • Integrate cost and schedule data to support Earned Value Management (EVM), performance indices (SPI / CPI), and forecasting accuracy.
  • Ensure adherence to project control procedures, governance requirements, and PMO standards across assigned projects.
  • Coordinate with planning, procurement, finance, engineering, and risk teams to ensure alignment and consistency of project control information.
  • Lead schedule and cost review sessions, including evaluation of contractor‑submitted schedules, cost reports, and progress updates.
  • Support project risk identification, quantification, and tracking, ensuring mitigation actions are logged and monitored.
  • Prepare inputs for project review meetings, executive‑level reports, quality audits, and portfolio performance reviews.
  • Maintain data accuracy and configuration control within systems such as Primavera P6, Ares Prism, and relevant corporate systems.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior project control staff, contributing to capability development within the PMO.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation to enhance reporting efficiency and quality.
  • Minimum Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field.

    Professional certifications (e.g., CCP, PSP, PMI-SP) are preferred.

    Minimum Experience

    Minimum 6–8 years of experience in project controls within mining, industrial, or large infrastructure projects.

    Experience in schedule and cost integration and familiarity with industry‑standard tools and methodologies.

    Ma’aden High Performance Competencies

  • Leadership
  • Achievement Drive
  • Communication
  • Developing others
  • Teamwork & collaboration
  • Analytical thinking
  • Strong leadership characteristics preferably in a multicultural environment
  • Task‑and‑outcome‑focused behaviors
  • Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
  • Skills

  • Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, Ares Prism, MS Excel, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
  • Deep understanding of cost control, scheduling methodologies, forecasting techniques, and performance metrics (SPI, CPI, EAC).
  • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and data‑interpretation skills with great attention to detail.
  • Ability to prepare concise, executive‑level reports and presentations.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Job Details

  • Seniority Level : Mid‑Senior level
  • Employment Type : Full-time
  • Job Function : Information Technology
  • Industries : Mining
  • Classification : Restricted
  • Grade : 10
  • Job Family : PD&E
  • Sub Family : PMO
  • Department : PMO
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