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title: "Project Controls Manager (Rail) – Bid Opportunity"
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# Project Controls Manager (Rail) – Bid Opportunity

SYSTRA is one of the world’s leading engineering and consultancy groups
specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300
employees, SYSTRA’s mission is to design safe and sustainable transport
solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate
access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to
contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their
infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their
projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the
testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its
services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover
internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners
in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the
mobility of tomorrow.

## Context

**_This requirement is for a bid opportunity only at this stage. Any engagement will be subject to successful project award and final client approval._**

 

The Project Controls Manager will lead and manage all project controls functions
across major railway and transportation infrastructure projects, ensuring
effective planning, scheduling, cost control, reporting, risk management, change
management, and performance monitoring. The role is critical to supporting
successful project delivery in line with approved budgets, schedules, quality
standards, and contractual obligations.

## Missions/Main Duties

- Lead and manage the overall project controls function, including planning,
  scheduling, cost control, risk, change management, progress measurement, and
  performance reporting.
- Establish and maintain project controls procedures, systems, tools, templates,
  and reporting protocols in line with PMC and client requirements.
- Manage and mentor the project controls team, ensuring effective delivery
  across planning, cost, reporting, and risk disciplines.
- Review and monitor contractor and consultant schedules to ensure alignment
  with project milestones, contractual requirements, and delivery strategy.
- Analyze schedule performance, identify delays and critical path impacts, and
  recommend mitigation, recovery, and time impact measures where required.
- Establish and oversee cost control processes, including budget tracking,
  forecasting, cash flow monitoring, variance analysis, and alignment of cost
  with physical progress.
- Prepare and consolidate dashboards, KPIs, and project controls reports for
  senior management and client stakeholders.
- Lead risk and change management processes, including risk registers, impact
  assessments, trend monitoring, variations, and support for claims and
  extension of time reviews.
- Coordinate with commercial, engineering, construction, and client teams to
  ensure alignment on project controls matters and contract compliance.
- Ensure effective use of project controls systems, data integrity, reporting
  quality, and continuous improvement in controls processes and governance.

## Profile/Skills

- Minimum **20 years of experience** in project controls, planning, cost, and
  performance management on major capital projects.
- Mandatory experience in 
  **railway or major transportation infrastructure projects**.
- Strong **GCC experience** is required.
- **Saudi Arabia experience is preferred**.
- Proven experience working with 
  **PMC, client-side, or major program management teams** on large, complex
  projects.
- Demonstrated ability to manage project controls across multiple contracts and
  interfaces.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management,
  or related field is required.
- **Master’s degree is preferred**.
- PMP, PMI-SP, AACE, RICS, or equivalent professional certification is
  desirable.
- Strong knowledge of project controls principles, scheduling techniques, cost
  control systems, and risk management practices.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 and strong familiarity with cost and reporting
  tools.
- Strong understanding of EPC, design-build, and FIDIC-based contract
  environments.
- Ability to analyze complex data and provide strategic recommendations to
  project leadership.
- Strong leadership and team management capability.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a high-profile, multicultural, and fast-paced delivery
  environment.
- Strong report-writing and presentation skills for senior executive audiences.

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all
applicants.

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