Project Control Manager

Position Title: Project Control Manager (PCM)Location: Saudi ArabiaIndustry: Oil & Gas - Cross-Country Pipeline ProjectsClient: Saudi AramcoRequirement: 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 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. Risk Management 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. 6. Coordination & Leadership 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. 7. Compliance Ensure strict compliance with: Saudi Aramco project management processes (PMP) Saudi Aramco standards and specifications AACE guidelines Company policies and contractual requirements Participate in Saudi Aramco audits, reviews, and gate meetings. Qualifications & Experience Mandatory: Saudi Aramco Project Control Manager (PCM) Approval 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: Primavera P6 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.