Job Description

We are looking for a Scheduling Control Section Head (Saudi National) for a Global Construction Consulting Firm based in Riyadh.

Location – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Salary – 46,000 SAR/month

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in planning and scheduling within large-scale engineering and construction projects.
• Proven experience serving as Scheduling Manager or equivalent senior planning role on major projects.
• Extensive experience in schedule development, control, monitoring, and analysis in both field and office environments.
• Advanced expertise in Primavera P6 and EPPM platforms.
• Strong knowledge of engineering, procurement, construction, contract administration, and startup work processes.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical and non-technical planning teams.
• Proven ability to independently plan, organize, direct, review, and present complex schedule products with minimal supervision.
• Strong understanding of contract requirements and project control frameworks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of professional judgment and analytical capability in planning and scheduling.
• Experience in staff training, supervision, and performance management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of integrated master project schedules using industry-standard scheduling software.
• Oversee monitoring and tracking of project progress against established milestones and baselines.
• Identify schedule risks, delays, and variances; develop and implement mitigation and recovery strategies.
• Review and analyze schedule performance data and provide executive-level reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and project control procedures.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop scheduling control staff; allocate workloads effectively within the section.
• Conduct schedule reviews in both field and home office environments.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, procurement teams, and contractors to maintain accurate and updated schedules.
• Analyze existing planning processes and improve operational efficiency where required.
• Ensure all scheduling activities comply the company’s Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health policies.
• Support claims avoidance and risk management through accurate schedule documentation and analysis.
• Attend and lead planning meetings as required.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in project controls and scheduling.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by senior leadership.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Scheduling Control Section Head who is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing all planning and scheduling functions across large-scale construction programs. This role ensures the development, implementation, and control of project schedules in alignment with contractual requirements, budget constraints, and organizational quality standards. The successful candidate will lead the scheduling control team, drive best practices in project planning, and provide strategic oversight to ensure projects are delivered on time and within approved timelines. This role requires extensive experience in engineering and construction planning, strong leadership capabilities, and advanced expertise in scheduling systems such as Primavera P6 and EPPM.