Project Manager - Interior Design

Overview

Responsibilities

• Our newest opportunity is for a an experienced and highly motivated Project Manager – Interior Design to join our team in Jeddah, supporting the delivery of a prestigious mixed-use development. This role requires a strong **PMCM (Project Management & Construction Management)** background combined with solid architectural expertise, with a focus on high-quality interior design delivery across multiple asset classes.* Liaising with client, developer, consultants and contractors as well as KEO internal construction management and supervision, planning, engineering and design divisions.
• Developing and maintaining client relationships enhancing opportunities and business initiatives.
• Ensuring the delivery of the contracted PM/CM services to the client.
• Participates in establishing and implementing the Project Management Plan and procedures.
• Implements standard risk management routines with management support, to identify project risks, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
• Preparing tender strategy; identifies qualified consultants, contractors and vendors; prepares and issues RFP’s, evaluates proposals; negotiates contract terms/deliverables/payment schedules; and issues recommendation to the client.
• Reviewing of projects’ proposals and plans to determine time frames, staffing plans, finding limitations and establishing procedures needed to accomplish the projects.
• Leading and manage the full lifecycle of interior design packages across a large-scale mixed-use project (hospitality, residential, retail, and commercial components).
• Acting as the primary point of contact between client, design consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Overseeing design development, ensuring alignment with project vision, brand standards, and technical requirements.
• Managing design coordination between architectural, interior, and engineering disciplines.
• Monitoring project progress against schedule, budget, and quality benchmarks.
• Providing leadership in value engineering, risk management, and design optimization.
• Reviewing and approve design submissions, shop drawings, and material selections.
• Ensuring compliance with local regulations, codes, and international best practices.
• Leading site coordination, resolving design-related issues during construction phases.
• Preparing and present regular progress reports to senior stakeholders and clients.

Qualifications

• To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include overall 20+ years of experience, must have PMC experience.
• Previous experience of working in Major developments in necessary.
• Experience in waterfront developments is recommended.
• Member of Professional Engineering or Construction Management Society or other recognized body is desirable.
• Certification(s) in PMP (Project Management Professional) preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Strong background in architecture with significant exposure to interior design delivery.
• Experience working in the Middle East, preferably in Saudi Arabia.
• Excellent knowledge of design management, contract administration, and construction processes.
• KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people.
• We embrace diversity and recognise its’ contribution to client success wherever we work.
• We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.