Project Controls Manager – (Tier 1 Cost Consultancy Background)

Location: Makkah, KSA

Company Overview

Compass Project Consulting is an award-winning, dynamic, and respected project development consultancy, providing high-quality, value-for-money, and fully tailored services to clients across all sectors.

As highly regarded project leaders and effective communicators, our team at Compass has delivered numerous projects for some of the region’s most ambitious and innovative change-makers.

Our diverse and disciplined team facilitates world-class project development solutions.

Drawing on our extensive delivery experience, industry-wide knowledge, and sophisticated project development tools, we facilitate the most proficient path toward project success, overcoming constraints and obstacles to deliver projects effectively and efficiently for our clients.

We lead project success stories.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to support a landmark, large-scale urban redevelopment programme in a highly sensitive and high-density pilgrimage environment. The programme involves large-scale mixed-use development including hospitality, residential, transport, and public realm infrastructure designed to accommodate millions of annual visitors.

The role requires exceptional project controls expertise, strong stakeholder coordination, and the ability to manage highly complex, multi-package delivery in a fast-paced and strategically significant environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the full project controls function including planning, scheduling, cost control, and performance reporting
Develop and maintain integrated master schedules across multiple major work packages (hospitality, residential, infrastructure, public realm)
Establish robust baseline programmes aligned with master development strategy and phased delivery plans
Monitor progress against schedule and budget, identifying deviations, delays, and critical path impacts
Prepare high-level executive dashboards, reports, and performance analytics for senior leadership
Support earned value management (EVM), forecasting, and cost performance analysis across all packages
Conduct delay analysis and provide mitigation, recovery, and acceleration strategies
Manage change control processes and assess time/cost impacts of variations and design evolution
Coordinate closely with design, construction, commercial, and delivery teams to ensure accurate project data flow
Track key milestones across enabling works, infrastructure, buildings, and public realm development
Support risk identification and mitigation, particularly related to programme delivery complexity and interface risks
Provide strategic input to improve delivery efficiency, controls governance, and reporting systems

Candidate Requirements

15+ years of experience in project controls within large-scale urban development, infrastructure, or mega mixed-use projects
Proven experience managing complex, multi-package programmes in high-density urban environments
Strong expertise in Primavera P6 or equivalent planning tools
Advanced knowledge of cost control, forecasting, and progress measurement systems
Strong understanding of earned value management (EVM)
Experience working on hospitality, residential, infrastructure, and public realm integration projects preferred
Excellent analytical, reporting, and problem-solving capabilities
Strong stakeholder coordination skills in multi-disciplinary environments
Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field
PMP / PSP or equivalent certification preferred

Personal Attributes

High level of professionalism and cultural sensitivity (working in a holy city environment)
Strong analytical and structured thinking ability
Excellent communication and executive reporting skills
Ability to perform under pressure in complex, high-visibility programmes
Proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-driven mindset
Strong leadership within project controls and delivery teams

Website: www.compass-pc.com

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Project Control Manager