Project Manager

Role overview

Project delivery

• Communicate scope, fees, deliverables, and programme through project kick-offs and regular updates.
• Manage sub-consultant agreements and payments, while coordinating technical management through design management.
• Ensure project execution plans address design management and interfaces between client requirements and sub-consultant design packages.
• Support preparation of project management documents and standard forms.
• Identify risks, scope changes, scope extensions, and resourcing issues; coordinate with technical leads and escalate when needed.
• Provide scheduled internal and external monthly reports and follow quality system processes.
• Conduct client debriefs and liaise with clients on technical delivery.
• Manage project work financially, technically, and contractually.

Financial management

• Monitor design team progress and costs, identify variances, and coordinate measures to prevent overruns or underspends.
• Manage risks proactively through available tools and regular team and client engagement; update contingency requirements at least once per design stage.
• Prepare invoices for project director review and sign-off, and maintain financial registers.

Client and team leadership

• Establish project objectives and plans with the client and employer team, manage budgets and schedules, and oversee team task completion and communication.
• Manage project risks, develop contingency plans, and ensure health and safety standards and project management methodology requirements are followed.

Candidate requirements

• At least 8 years of Middle East experience, including at least 4 years in an Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager role.
• Experience managing large multidisciplinary projects in KSA and the GCC.
• Ability to lead project teams and deliver work on time, within budget, and to client requirements.

Rewards and benefits

• Benefits include tax-free salary, life and medical insurance, annual leave, gratuity, discretionary bonus, annual flight contribution, and transportation and housing allowances.
• An employee wellbeing programme provides access to support in finance, legal matters, family care, health, fitness, and nutrition.

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