Senior Scheduling Control Engineer (Saudization)

Company Introduction:

Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com

Position Summary:

The Senior Scheduling Control Engineer (Saudization) is responsible for developing, monitoring, and maintaining project schedules to ensure timely delivery of national and international projects. The role involves coordinating with project managers, construction teams, and stakeholders to identify potential delays, mitigate risks, and optimize project performance. The incumbent develops and implements schedule control processes, manages schedule change requests, and ensures proper documentation and communication of all schedule-related updates. This role also involves analyzing project data to identify trends, implementing best practices, supporting budget and resource planning, and providing regular reports to project teams and senior management. The Senior Scheduling Control Engineer ensures compliance with Hill Internationals Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals, and Procedures, and performs other duties as assigned by the line manager or supervisor.

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain projects schedules using project management software.
• Monitor projects progress and identify areas of concern or potential delays.
• Coordinate with project managers and other stakeholders to develop mitigation plans for identified risks.
• Provide regular updates on projects status to project teams and management.
• Review and analyze projects data to identify trends and improve project performance.
• Collaborate with construction & engineering teams to develop projects schedules and ensure alignment with overall projects goals.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices.
• Manage schedule change requests and ensure that changes are properly documented and communicated.
• Participate in project meetings and provide input on scheduling and control matters.
• Support project managers in the development of project budgets and resource plans.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor / Master Degree in Accountant or Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 15 years experience in related field on national / international major initiatives and developments.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in project Scheduling control.
• Extensive experience in managing and prioritizing projects schedules.
• Ability to present schedules plans and requirements to senior management and other government authorities.
• Ability to negotiate with multiple stakeholders to secure schedule for projects.
• Capable to fluently communicate in Arabic and English.
• Excellent Verbal and written communication skills.