Project Control Manager

Industry : Oil & Gas - Cross-Country Pipeline Projects

Requirement : Candidate must hold Saudi Aramco Project Control Manager (PCM) approval

Role Summary The Project Control Manager (PCM) will lead and manage all project control functions—including planning, scheduling, cost control, budgeting, forecasting, progress measurement, change / claims management, and reporting—for large-scale cross-country pipeline projects executed for Saudi Aramco. The PCM ensures the project is delivered within approved cost, schedule, and quality parameters while maintaining strict compliance with Saudi Aramco standards, procedures, and governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Scheduling

Develop, review, and maintain detailed

Level 1-4 project schedules

in line with Saudi Aramco standards.

Prepare integrated

EPC schedules

covering engineering, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning.

Perform

schedule analysis , critical path evaluation, schedule risk analysis, and recovery planning.

Monitor progress across multiple pipeline spreads and field locations.

Cost Control & Budget Management

Develop and control the project budget, cost breakdown structures (CBS), and cash‑flow forecasts.

Track committed costs, incurred costs, trends, and cost variances.

Ensure full compliance with

Saudi Aramco cost control procedures (AACE & Aramco guidelines) .

Prepare cost estimate updates and evaluate change impacts.

Progress Measurement & Reporting

Establish project progress measurement systems (PMS) in alignment with Aramco requirements.

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including productivity, progress, manpower histograms, equipment utilization, and earned value.

Prepare

weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports

per Saudi Aramco expectations.

Present project status to senior management, internal stakeholders, and Aramco representatives.

Change Management & Claims

Lead the change management process : receive, evaluate, and document change requests.

Conduct impact assessments for schedule and cost changes.

Support preparation of claims, extension‑of‑time (EOT) submissions, and negotiations with Aramco.

Identify project risks related to schedule, cost, procurement, and construction.

Prepare and update the project

Risk Register

and mitigation plans.

Conduct quantitative and qualitative risk assessments as required.

Lead the Project Controls Team (planning engineers, cost engineers, quantity surveyors, document controllers).

Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Quality, HSE, and Contracts Departments.

Work closely with Saudi Aramco project management teams (SAPMT).

Ensure timely and accurate communication between contractors, subcontractors, and stakeholders.

Compliance

Ensure strict compliance with : Saudi Aramco standards and specifications, AACE guidelines, company policies and contractual requirements.

Participate in Saudi Aramco audits, reviews, and gate meetings.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Civil / Industrial Engineering preferred).

Minimum

10-15 years

of experience in Project Controls for Oil & Gas EPC projects.

At least

5+ years

of experience specifically in

cross‑country pipeline

projects (onshore).

Strong proficiency in :

Cost control systems

Earned Value Management (EVM)

MS Office & reporting tools

Experience working directly with

Saudi Aramco SAPMT

Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and decision‑making skills.

Preferred Skills

Experience with LSTK / EPC mega projects.

Knowledge of Saudi Aramco workflows (Gates, MPS, SAEPs, SAMSS).

Understanding of contract administration for pipeline construction.

Experience in managing multi‑spread pipeline execution plans and challenging terrain / logistics.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Project Management

Industry Oil and Gas

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