Deputy Project Controls Director

About the Role

The Deputy Project Controls Director will lead the project-wide Change Management function within a project management consultancy environment (PMC) for the Expo 2030 Riyadh project. This role entails providing strategic oversight of change processes, including identification, assessment, governance, and reporting. Reporting directly to the Project Controls Director, the Deputy Project Controls Director will direct cost engineering, cost estimating, scheduling, and risk management activities, while ensuring innovative solutions to problems in these areas. This position represents a significant leadership opportunity within a major international project aimed at promoting sustainable development and innovation.

Project Overview

Expo 2030 Riyadh will serve as a global platform for collaboration, centered around the theme “Foresight for Tomorrow.” The event, scheduled from October 2030 to March 2031, expects to welcome over 40 million visits. The comprehensive 6 km² Masterplan includes exhibition space accommodating up to 197 participating countries and 29 international organizations. Our scope involves managing the infrastructure program and successfully transitioning into a mixed-use legacy development post-event.

Major Responsibilities

• Ensure all cost and schedule functions are compliant with project procedures and best practices.
• Provide strategic leadership and management of the Change Management team, focusing on mentoring and performance oversight.
• Deliver technical direction and daily supervision to project controls personnel.
• Coordinate across various teams (Cost, Planning, Risk, Commercial, Contracts, Procurement, Engineering, Construction) for effective change impact evaluation.
• Lead and oversee planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management, and reporting to meet project requirements within budget and schedule constraints.
• Prepare executive-level reports and presentations on project change status and forecasts.
• Interface with management and various stakeholders to provide innovative solutions for project execution.
• Provide consistent analysis and reporting to the Project Controls Director, including administrative and organizational support.
• Assist with commercial operations and prime contract administration, interfacing with customer personnel as needed.
• Collaborate with Project Controls functional departments for reporting consistency.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or international equivalent) with a minimum of 20 years of relevant experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency with project control tools and cost databases.
• Knowledge of financial reporting systems and impact on project controls.
• Understanding of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes.
• Capability to develop strong working relationships with customer personnel.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills for collaboration with diverse teams.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Prior Middle-East work experience preferred.
• Ability to adapt to changing work schedules and work overtime as necessary.

Total Rewards/Benefits

We are committed to inspiring our employees and offer robust benefits to support their growth and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits program reflects our commitment to sustainable development and workforce enhancement.

Diversity and Inclusion

We celebrate diversity and are committed to being a company where every colleague belongs. We strive to create an inclusive environment where individuals feel respected, supported, and equitably treated, empowered to pursue their goals, and reflect our core values.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and ensure that all applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. We welcome applicants with disabilities to request reasonable accommodations for the application or hiring process.