Project Manager

Role Overview

The Project Manager will oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of construction, fit-out, renovation, and industrial projects, ensuring success from commencement to completion. Responsibilities include managing project teams, subcontractors, suppliers, schedules, budgets, quality standards, safety compliance, thorough documentation, and stakeholder communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze contract documents including scope, BOQ, specifications, and drawings.
• Create project execution and procurement plans with detailed work schedules and resource allocation.
• Define project milestones, delegate responsibilities, and set up reporting and communication frameworks.
• Coordinate site mobilization activities including obtaining permits, organizing manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Identify risks, constraints, and prioritize long-lead items early in the project lifespan.
• Supervise daily operations to ensure adherence to scope, timelines, budget, and quality standards.
• Manage engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, suppliers, and labor teams effectively.
• Perform routine site inspections monitoring productivity, workmanship, and material use.
• Resolve technical and coordination challenges hindering project progress.
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Develop recovery and corrective plans when delays occur and handle multiple work packages simultaneously.
• Review all technical drawings and coordinate submittals, samples, RFIs, inspection requests, and clarifications.
• Detect and resolve design or construction conflicts in collaboration with consultants and technical teams.
• Serve as the primary liaison with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and stakeholders through meetings and status updates.
• Maintain professional relationships, manage expectations, and escalate critical issues promptly.
• Ensure all work meets quality and client expectations; organize inspections and document non-conformances.
• Coordinate health, safety, and environmental adherence, enforcing safety procedures and PPE usage onsite.
• Generate detailed daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports; update schedules and track project records.
• Manage project closeout activities including testing, commissioning, snagging, documentation handover, and final approvals.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience managing construction, fit-out, renovation, industrial, or commercial projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Preference for registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers, where applicable.

Technical Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of construction methods, materials, BOQs, and technical specifications.
• Experience with project scheduling, cost and risk management, procurement, and progress tracking.
• Understanding of contracts, variation orders, claims, payment applications, and project closeout processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Skilled in project management software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Ability to review AutoCAD drawings; knowledge of Revit or BIM platforms is an advantage.
• Strong report writing, correspondence, presentation, and documentation skills.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and coordination capabilities.
• Outstanding planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making competence.
• Commercial acumen with a focus on protecting contractual and financial company interests.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• High accountability, integrity, meticulousness, and ownership attitude.
• Professional demeanor when interacting with clients, consultants, and other stakeholders.

Additional Information

• Proficient written and spoken English mandatory; Arabic language skills advantageous.
• Experience working in Saudi Arabia or GCC countries preferred.
• Familiarity with Saudi construction practices and client approval procedures is a plus.
• Possession of a valid Saudi driving license is desirable.
• Willingness to travel or relocate between project sites as necessary.