Junior Project Controls Analyst – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Location

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Category

• Engineering & Technical
• Construction & Real Estate
• Operations & Supply Chain
• Finance & Accounting
• Internships & Entry-Level

Job Overview

We are seeking a Junior Project Controls Analyst to support project teams with cost control, budget tracking, progress monitoring, forecasting, and change management activities. The role works closely with senior project-controls professionals to maintain accurate project information and support timely project reporting.

The position provides an opportunity for early-career professionals to develop practical experience across project controls, cost management, progress measurement, procurement planning, subcontractor coordination, project billing, and change management. The role may involve both office and project-site activities depending on project requirements.

This opportunity is suitable for candidates looking to build long-term career growth in project controls, construction management, engineering, cost control, and project management. Exposure to project management, ERP, and scheduling systems can support further professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with project budget setup, maintenance, and updates.
• Support daily, weekly, and monthly cost-control system updates and project-control reports.
• Assist with progress measurement, monitoring, and reporting against approved plans.
• Support updates to Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC).
• Assist with procurement plans, staffing plans, and other project-control tools.
• Support cost and progress variance analysis.
• Prepare supporting management reports.
• Assist with reviewing subcontractor payment applications and supplier invoices.
• Track subcontractor performance, project progress, and cost commitments.
• Support identification, documentation, and tracking of project changes and change orders.
• Assist with project billing and supporting documentation.
• Participate in project review meetings and prepare meeting minutes or supporting reports.
• Perform additional project-controls activities assigned by the Project Controls team.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 0–3 years of relevant experience in Project Controls, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Controls, or a related discipline.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple activities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Ability to meet reporting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Professional integrity and ability to handle confidential project and financial information.
• Ability to collaborate with project teams, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel or relocate according to project requirements.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Exposure to project management systems such as Procore or Unifier.
• Knowledge of accounting or ERP systems such as Oracle Fusion, Vista, or SAP.
• Basic knowledge of Primavera P6, Oracle Primavera Cloud, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling tools.
• Experience with large industrial or construction projects is desirable.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Compensation

Salary information has not been provided by the employer. Compensation details should be confirmed directly with the employer during the recruitment process.

Benefits & Career Growth

• Opportunity to develop practical project-controls experience.
• Exposure to cost control, budget tracking, forecasting, and progress monitoring.
• Professional development across construction and project management environments.
• Experience working with project teams, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Opportunity to develop technical skills in project-management, ERP, and scheduling systems.
• Potential career progression within project controls, cost management, and project management.

Application Process

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