Project Control Manager – SCADA, PLC & Water Treatment Projects | Saudi Arabia

Location

Saudi Arabia

Job Category

• Engineering & Technical
• Construction & Real Estate
• Operations & Supply Chain
• Environment & Sustainability
• Others / Miscellaneous

Job Overview

A leading company in the Saudi Arabian market is seeking an experienced Project Control Manager with a strong technical background in control systems, SCADA, and PLC technologies. The position is suited to professionals with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control and Communications Engineering, or a related discipline, combined with a minimum of 8 years of relevant control systems experience.

The successful candidate will contribute to projects involving Water Treatment Plants, Water Stations, and Wastewater Treatment Plants, with responsibility requiring strong knowledge of PLC and SCADA programming, operation, maintenance, and control-system environments.

This opportunity provides exposure to critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia and offers potential for career growth, professional development, and continued technical upskilling within project controls, industrial automation, and water infrastructure. A valid PMP certification is mandatory for the position.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate project control activities for control-system projects.
• Support the planning, monitoring, and control of project activities.
• Apply technical expertise in SCADA and PLC systems throughout project execution.
• Support PLC and SCADA programming, operation, and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate control-system requirements across Water Treatment Plant projects.
• Support technical activities related to Water Stations and Wastewater Treatment Plants.
• Monitor project execution and identify potential technical or operational issues.
• Coordinate with engineering, project, and site teams to support effective project delivery.
• Contribute to maintaining project schedules, technical requirements, and performance objectives.
• Apply project management principles and industry best practices throughout project execution.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Control and Communications Engineering
  • Related Engineering field

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in control systems.
• Proven experience working on:
  • Water Treatment Plants
  • Water Stations
  • Wastewater Treatment Plants
• Strong experience with SCADA and PLC systems.
• Practical experience in PLC and SCADA programming, operation, and maintenance.

Certifications

• Valid PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is required.

Technical Skills

• SCADA systems
• PLC systems
• PLC programming
• SCADA programming
• Control-system operation and maintenance
• Industrial automation and control systems
• Water and wastewater treatment project environments
• Project management and project control

Professional Skills

• Strong project coordination and organizational capabilities
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams
• Strong technical communication skills
• Ability to manage project requirements within complex infrastructure environments

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Salary information has not been provided in the job description and therefore no salary or salary estimate is stated.

The position offers a professional working environment, medical insurance, an attractive employment package, and growth opportunities, as stated in the supplied job advertisement.

The role also provides opportunities for career growth and professional development through exposure to major water and wastewater infrastructure projects, industrial automation, SCADA and PLC technologies, and project management. Professionals can further strengthen their expertise through relevant technical training, certifications, and continuous upskilling in project controls and industrial control systems.

Application Process

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