Summary
Dar Al Riyadh is seeking a Senior Reporting Specialist to develop Power BI dashboards and automated data pipelines for construction project controls. The role covers cost, schedule, risk, change management, resource tracking, KPI reporting, and predictive analysis, while integrating data from project systems such as Primavera P6 and Oracle Unifier. The specialist will support data governance, advise leadership with project insights, and train project teams. The posting asks for 10+ years of experience in engineering or construction companies; the listed location is Dibah.
The posting
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Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage advanced Power BI dashboards for project controls, including cost, schedule, risk, change management, and resource tracking.
- Create and maintain data models, ETL processes, and Power Query transformations to ensure reliable and automated data pipelines.
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Cost Controllers, Planners, and Senior Management to understand reporting requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Drive KPI-based performance reporting, including traffic-light-based status (SPI, CPI, EVM metrics, milestone tracking, etc.).
- Integrate and analyze data from project management systems such as Primavera (P6), Oracle Unifier, Deltek, or ACC Build.
- Develop predictive analytics models for forecasting project cost overruns, delays, and risk exposure.
- Implement role-level security and dynamic reporting for different business units, divisions, or clients.
- Ensure data governance, standardization, and reporting accuracy across multiple large-scale construction projects.
- Train and mentor project teams on effective use of Power BI reports and project analytics dashboards.
Technical Skills:
- Expert-level proficiency in Power BI (DAX, Power Query, Data Modeling, Visualization).
- Strong knowledge of SQL, Power Automate, and data integration from multiple systems.
- Solid understanding of project controls frameworks: Earned Value Management (EVM), SPI, CPI, Cost Performance, S-Curves, Forecasting.
- Familiarity with construction project systems: Primavera P6, Oracle Unifier, PMWeb, Aconex, Deltek Vision/Costpoint.
- Ability to manage large datasets from multiple sources efficiently.
- Knowledge of data governance, data quality assurance, and best practices in reporting.
Project Controls Domain Expertise:
- Deep understanding of construction project lifecycles: design, procurement, construction, commissioning.
- Strong grasp of contract types (EPC, Lump Sum Turnkey, Design-Build, FIDIC).
- Experience working with cost, schedule, risk, and change management data.
Analytical & Communication Skills:
- Ability to translate complex datasets into simple, actionable management insights.
- Strong business acumen to advise leadership based on data trends and project health.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work across multicultural, multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Computer Science, or related fields.
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in engineering or construction companies.
- Relevant certifications are a plus:
- Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or PMI-SP/PMI-RMP is a strong advantage.
- Primavera P6 Certification (optional but advantageous).