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Project Manager
Aviagen
Riyadh, KSA
Full Time
Manager
Onsite
2 weeks ago
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About the Role
Aviagen is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the construction of a new world-class poultry operation in Saudi Arabia. The role involves planning, coordination, execution, and control of construction projects, acting as the Owner's Representative.
Key Skills for This Role
Project ManagementConstruction ManagementContract AdministrationBudget ManagementRisk ManagementStakeholder Management
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and completion of projects, ensuring alignment with approved scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives
- Report regularly to the Project Director and Senior Project Management Team on project performance, risks, issues, and mitigation plans
- Coordinate and manage relationships with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient project delivery
- Act as the key interface between engineering disciplines and site teams, ensuring accurate implementation of designs and technical specifications
- Provide direction and oversight to site supervisors and ensure consistency in decision making and project execution
- Monitor project progress against established schedules and proactively implement corrective actions where required
- Manage project budgets, forecasts, change orders, and cost control measures
- Review and approve progress certificates, contractor claims, variation orders, and payment applications
- Lead, coordinate, and support the site supervision team across multiple project locations
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, project specifications, quality standards, HSE requirements, and local regulatory requirements
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while effectively managing project changes
- Chair project meetings and ensure timely follow up and closure of action items
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline
- Minimum 10 years of experience in project management, construction management, or major capital projects
- Proven experience managing large scale industrial, agricultural, infrastructure, or manufacturing construction projects
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies, contract administration, project controls, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and consultants
- Strong commercial awareness and experience managing project costs and contractual matters
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management software, scheduling tools, and reporting systems
- Fluent in English
- Experience within poultry, agribusiness, food production, or industrial facility construction projects is preferred
- Previous experience working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC region is preferred
- Familiarity with KSA construction regulations, permitting processes, and local business practices is preferred
Full Job Posting
Position Overview
- Aviagen is establishing a new world class operation in KSA comprising farms, hatchery, feed mill, laboratory, and decontamination facility across multiple locations.
- We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the project team and work closely with GPP and Aviagen stakeholders throughout the construction phase.
- Reporting to the Project Director, the Project Manager will be responsible for overall planning, coordination, execution, and control of construction projects.
- Acting as the Owner's Representative, the Project Manager will safeguard Aviagen's interests throughout all phases of the project.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and completion of projects, ensuring alignment with approved scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
- Report regularly to the Project Director and Senior Project Management Team on project performance, risks, issues, and mitigation plans.
- Coordinate and manage relationships with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient project delivery.
- Act as the key interface between engineering disciplines and site teams, ensuring accurate implementation of designs and technical specifications.
- Provide direction and oversight to site supervisors and ensure consistency in decision making and project execution.
- Monitor project progress against established schedules and proactively implement corrective actions where required.
- Manage project budgets, forecasts, change orders, and cost control measures.
- Review and approve progress certificates, contractor claims, variation orders, and payment applications.
- Lead, coordinate, and support the site supervision team across multiple project locations.
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, project specifications, quality standards, HSE requirements, and local regulatory requirements.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while effectively managing project changes.
- Chair project meetings and ensure timely follow up and closure of action items.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in project management, construction management, or major capital projects.
- Proven experience managing large scale industrial, agricultural, infrastructure, or manufacturing construction projects.
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies, contract administration, project controls, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and consultants.
- Strong commercial awareness and experience managing project costs and contractual matters.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management software, scheduling tools, and reporting systems.
- Fluent in English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within poultry, agribusiness, food production, or industrial facility construction projects.
- Previous experience working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC region.
- Familiarity with KSA construction regulations, permitting processes, and local business practices.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar project management tools.
- Arabic language skills would be an advantage.
What We Offer
- Unique opportunity to play a leading role in one of Aviagen's most significant strategic investments in the region.
- Work alongside international experts and contribute to the successful delivery of a world class poultry production operation in Saudi Arabia.
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