Country Manager - KSA

Role Overview

The Country Manager for Saudi Arabia will oversee all operational, commercial, and developmental aspects of the company's projects and business in the KSA region. This senior leadership position involves ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, on time, and within financial and regulatory frameworks while fostering growth opportunities and enhancing the firm's market position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all operational activities to meet project goals, deadlines, contract terms, and profitability objectives.
• Supervise project parameters including timelines, budgets, workforce, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closure processes.
• Identify and mitigate risks, address delays and constraints, and apply corrective measures promptly.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Estimation, Procurement, Construction, Project Controls, HSE, QA/QC, Commercial, Finance, and other stakeholders for seamless project execution.
• Oversee financial performance by monitoring budgets, costs, cash flows, productivity, and ensuring cost-control.
• Support tendering, cost estimating, commercial proposals, contractual claims, variations, and negotiation efforts.
• Drive business development by engaging in market research, identifying prospects, cultivating relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, government bodies, and partners.
• Stay updated on market trends and investment opportunities in Power, Oil & Gas, Energy, and Industrial sectors.
• Maintain senior-level client and stakeholder relations to maximize satisfaction, repeat business, and long-term partnerships.
• Represent the company at important meetings involving clients, consultants, contractors, and strategic discussions.
• Ensure strict compliance with Saudi laws, client and company policies, HSE standards, and quality management systems.
• Monitor and promote health, safety, environmental, and quality performance throughout KSA operations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline; advanced degrees (MBA or Master's) are preferred.
• Over 15 years of senior management experience in the construction, engineering, or technical service sectors, especially within Oil, Gas, Energy, and Power industries.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desirable, with expertise in project planning, cost control, scheduling, risk management, quality assurance, and delivery.
• Robust background in commercial and financial management including P&L responsibility, procurement, contracts (including FIDIC), tendering, claims management, and business development.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams, client relations, contract negotiation, and business expansion.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Saudi construction market environment, local labor laws (including Saudization), government processes, and preferably extensive experience in Saudi Arabia or GCC markets.