About this role
Requisition ID: 301065
- Relocation Authorized: National/International - Single
- Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
- Work Location: Jubail
## Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.
Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .
## Project Overview:
Jubail is one of Bechtel’s most remarkable achievements—a city built from the sand up, requiring vast resources and logistical planning on an unprecedented scale. It is one of the biggest civil engineering projects in modern times—and it's getting bigger. Bechtel has managed the Jubail project, located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, since it began in the mid-1970s.
Saudi Arabian Bechtel Company (SABCO) serves as the Management Services Contractor (MSC), or “owner’s representative” for our client, the Royal Commission (RC). We are the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) managers, managing design submissions from local architect/engineering (AE) firms, and overseeing the actual construction work being performed by local contractors and sub-contractors in Jubail and Ras Al-Khair Industrial Cities. In June 2026, Bechtel’s contract with the Royal Commission was renewed for another 5 years with work focusing on building new residential communities, iconic buildings/bridges, major site preparation, commercial buildings, mosques, schools, hospitals, sports facilities, clinics, universities, utility services and infrastructure (electrical sub-stations, lift stations), roads and highways, port and pipeline expansions, and more.
This position is designated as Single Status only
## Job Summary:
Responsible for leading the advancement of digital reporting, business intelligence, automation, and responsible AI-enabled solutions within Project Controls. Requires Project Controls core skills with advanced digital capabilities to transform complex project data into reliable, actionable management information. The role will lead the development and integration of digital reporting solutions using tools such as Microsoft Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Query, SharePoint, Oracle Unifier, and AI/Copilot technologies.
The position requires an experienced professional capable of independently addressing complex business and technical challenges, exercising sound judgment, mentoring others, and leading cross-functional digital initiatives along with thorough knowledge and thorough understanding of basic Project Controls principles including Cost Estimating, Planning, Scheduling & Reporting for multi-disciplinary heavy Civil Infrastructure Construction Projects.
## Major Responsibilities:
- Develop solutions using AI to automate data collection, validation, approval, reporting, and recurring business processes.
- Integrate reporting platforms with enterprise data sources, including SharePoint, Oracle Unifier, where applicable.
- Identify and implement appropriate AI-assisted approaches to enhance reporting, analytics, automation, technical problem-solving, and decision support.
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of Project Controls reports, management dashboards, KPIs, and executive-level reporting.
- Transform project cost, schedule, progress, financial, and performance data into clear and actionable business intelligence.
- Establish and maintain reporting standards, processes, controls, and governance requirements in accordance with Bechtel Group, Inc., Client Direction & Project Controls Dept. Procedures.
- Support monitoring of project performance, forecasts, schedules, cost reporting, trends, risks, and corrective actions.
- Assist in monitoring and reporting on the budget expenditure.
- Apply AI/Copilot capabilities to assist with development and optimization of DAX, Power Query, workflow logic, documentation, and other digital solutions.
- Lead or support cross-functional digital transformation initiatives. Participates in the development and training of assigned personnel and in the implementation of on-the-job and classroom training programs.
- Develop user guides, procedures, standards, training materials, and implementation documentation.
- Conduct demonstrations, workshops, and training sessions to increase adoption of digital reporting and analytics.
## Education and Experience Requirements:
- College/University Degree required in an Engineering discipline with minimum 13-15 years of relevant work experience.
- A minimum of seven (5) years' experience as a Project Controls Lead, managing a team of at least five (5) direct reports.
- Highly proficient and substantial experience in Project Controls, reporting, cost, planning, scheduling, estimating, performance management, or related project functions.
- Experience with leading digital reporting, analytics, automation, or business transformation initiatives and implementing AI-enabled reporting, automation, predictive analytics, or intelligent decision-support solutions, deploying embedded AI capabilities and intelligent decision-support solutions to modernize corporate reporting infrastructure.
- Experience and demonstrated skill in directing cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis
- Strong stakeholder engagement, presentation, communication, training, and mentoring skills.
- Ability to work within a culturally diverse organization, recognizing and respecting differences.
- Candidate should possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with an ability to work closely with peers, external customers, and client counterparts.
- Ability to work independently with significant latitude for professional judgment and to lead cross-functional initiatives.
- Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and solving problems
- Can communicate effectively, is skilled in oral and written communication, with demonstrated ability to present Project Controls information to management/client.
## Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Demonstrated Experience in developing enterprise-scale Power BI dashboards and automated reporting and leading migration from manual or legacy processes to Power Platform-based solutions.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Power BI, including data modeling, DAX, Power Query, dashboards, visualization, security, and performance optimization.
- Practical experience with Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint, and the Microsoft Power Platform.
- Experience in integrating and transforming data from multiple enterprise sources including Oracle Unifier.
- Working knowledge of Project Controls processes covering cost, schedule, progress, forecasting, KPIs, risks, and management reporting.
- Practical understanding of AI/Copilot-assisted development and analytics and its responsible application to business processes.
- Strong knowledge of data quality, validation, governance, security, testing, and controlled deployment.
- Ability to analyze complex data and business requirements and convert them into effective digital solutions.
- Advanced level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes, as performed by Bechtel.
- Experience and demonstrated skill in directing, planning, and scheduling functions including risk analysis and management, including schedule development, control, and analysis.
- Experience and demonstrated skill in establishing criteria for Project Controls activities.
- Prior Middle East work experience preferred.
## Total Rewards/Benefits:
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards
## Diverse teams build the extraordinary:
As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.
We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to [email protected]