Project Controls Manager - Aviation
Posted date [2026-09-28]
(ID: 52620)
Job Description and Requirements
Project Controls Manager - AviationJob Snapshot
Role: Project Controls Manager
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Aviation and Aerospace
Function: Project-Program Management
Experience: Minimum 15 years
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Parsons is seeking a Project Controls Manager in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to lead project controls activities for significant aviation and transportation infrastructure projects and programs. The role is responsible for developing, managing, and executing project controls across scheduling, cost, earned value, risk, and change management to support on-schedule delivery within or below approved budgets and in accordance with client requirements.
The Project Controls Manager will lead a team of project controls professionals, provide strategic recommendations on complex project matters, establish effective control procedures, and oversee systems used to evaluate costs, schedules, milestones, forecasts, and overall project performance.
Job Details
Country: Saudi Arabia
City: Riyadh
Industry: Aviation and Aerospace
Function: Project-Program Management
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender:
No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
What You\'ll Be Doing
- Lead project controls activities across assigned aviation and transportation infrastructure projects or programs.
- Provide guidance, direction, and specialized assistance in resolving difficult and complex project controls issues.
- Interface directly with clients and participate in regular project meetings.
- Provide strategic recommendations on critical project matters to support informed decision-making.
- Guide the development and implementation of project controls procedures and best practices.
- Establish effective processes covering schedule, cost, earned value, risk, and change management.
- Manage project controls professionals responsible for analyzing, evaluating, and forecasting project costs and schedule performance.
- Monitor performance against established schedules and critical milestones.
- Oversee the implementation and customization of project controls systems according to specific project requirements.
- Coordinate staffing requirements and allocate project controls resources appropriately.
- Assign and supervise project work activities.
- Train and develop project controls personnel.
- Conduct performance reviews and support the professional development of assigned employees.
- Undertake additional responsibilities associated with project controls management as appropriate.
Project Controls Leadership
The Project Controls Manager will provide leadership throughout the project lifecycle, maintaining visibility of schedule, cost, risk, change, earned value, and forecast performance. The role requires the ability to interpret complex project information and translate project controls findings into clear recommendations for clients and senior project leadership.
The position will also establish appropriate procedures and systems for individual project requirements while ensuring project controls personnel apply consistent methods for analysis, forecasting, reporting, and performance measurement.
Aviation and Infrastructure Delivery
Experience with airport projects is preferred for this position. The role requires familiarity with complex project environments and different delivery strategies, including Design-Bid-Build, Design and Construction Manager at Risk, and Design-Build.
The successful candidate will need to coordinate effectively with stakeholders from different technical and professional backgrounds while maintaining detailed and organized control of project information.
What Required Skills You\'ll Bring
- Bachelor\'s degree in Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, or another related technical field.
- Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience, preferably involving airport projects.
- Demonstrated experience managing a team of project controls professionals.
- Experience with Design-Bid-Build project delivery.
- Experience with Design and Construction Manager at Risk delivery.
- Experience with Design-Build delivery.
- Proven ability to perform effectively in a management capacity.
- Strong knowledge of industry practices and applicable regulations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from different technical levels and educational backgrounds.
- Proactive and results-oriented approach to project responsibilities.
- Ability and willingness to assume additional responsibilities when required.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master\'s degree is preferred.
- Relevant professional certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, or equivalent credentials.
What Desired Skills You\'ll Bring
- Familiarity with Project Management Information Systems.
- Ability to work with CAD or Revit is an advantage.
About Parsons
Parsons brings multidisciplinary expertise to complex aviation, transportation, infrastructure, and development programs. Its teams work across engineering, project controls, construction, and program delivery, supporting major projects through technical capability, integrated project management, and experienced multidisciplinary leadership.
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
What You\'ll Be Doing
- Lead project controls activities across assigned aviation and transportation infrastructure projects or programs.
- Provide guidance, direction, and specialized assistance in resolving difficult and complex project controls issues.
- Interface directly with clients and participate in regular project meetings.
- Provide strategic recommendations on critical project matters to support informed decision-making.
- Guide the development and implementation of project controls procedures and best practices.
- Establish effective processes covering schedule, cost, earned value, risk, and change management.
- Manage project controls professionals responsible for analyzing, evaluating, and forecasting project costs and schedule performance.
- Monitor performance against established schedules and critical milestones.
- Oversee the implementation and customization of project controls systems according to specific project requirements.
- Coordinate staffing requirements and allocate project controls resources appropriately.
- Assign and supervise project work activities.
- Train and develop project controls personnel.
- Conduct performance reviews and support the professional development of assigned employees.
- Undertake additional responsibilities associated with project controls management as appropriate.
Project Controls Leadership
The Project Controls Manager will provide leadership throughout the project lifecycle, maintaining visibility of schedule, cost, risk, change, earned value, and forecast performance. The role requires the ability to interpret complex project information and translate project controls findings into clear recommendations for clients and senior project leadership.
The position will also establish appropriate procedures and systems for individual project requirements while ensuring project controls personnel apply consistent methods for analysis, forecasting, reporting, and performance measurement.
Aviation and Infrastructure Delivery
Experience with airport projects is preferred for this position. The role requires familiarity with complex project environments and different delivery strategies, including Design-Bid-Build, Design and Construction Manager at Risk, and Design-Build.
The successful candidate will need to coordinate effectively with stakeholders from different technical and professional backgrounds while maintaining detailed and organized control of project information.
What Required Skills You\'ll Bring
- Bachelor\'s degree in Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, or another related technical field.
- Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience, preferably involving airport projects.
- Demonstrated experience managing a team of project controls professionals.
- Experience with Design-Bid-Build project delivery.
- Experience with Design and Construction Manager at Risk delivery.
- Experience with Design-Build delivery.
- Proven ability to perform effectively in a management capacity.
- Strong knowledge of industry practices and applicable regulations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from different technical levels and educational backgrounds.
- Proactive and results-oriented approach to project responsibilities.
- Ability and willingness to assume additional responsibilities when required.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master\'s degree is preferred.
- Relevant professional certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, or equivalent credentials.
What Desired Skills You\'ll Bring
- Familiarity with Project Management Information Systems.
- Ability to work with CAD or Revit is an advantage.
About Parsons
Parsons brings multidisciplinary expertise to complex aviation, transportation, infrastructure, and development programs. Its teams work across engineering, project controls, construction, and program delivery, supporting major projects through technical capability, integrated project management, and experienced multidisciplinary leadership.
