Administrative Manager

Northern Mountains Contracting CO; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contracting firm in Riyadh seeks an experienced Administrative Manager. The role involves overseeing daily operations, managing facilities, and coordinating HR activities. Applicants should have 5–10 years of relevant experience and a strong grasp of Saudi government platforms. The ideal candidate will also exhibit strong leadership and communication skills, with experience in vendor management and compliance overseeing across multiple sites. Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems is essential.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in construction, contracting, or utilities.
• Solid knowledge of Saudi government platforms like Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher.
• Experience in vendor and service contract management and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and manage facilities.
• Coordinate HR-related activities including attendance and leave management.
• Supervise administrative teams across multiple sites.

Skills

Office & facility management

HR coordination

Government portals (Absher, Muqeem, Qiwa, GOSI)

Vendor & service contracts

Admin SOPs & compliance

Strong leadership and communication skills

MS Office

ERP or HR systems

Job description

Job title: Administrative Manager

Location: (Riyadh)

Experience: 5–10 years (construction / contracting / utilities preferred)

Core skills:

• Office & facility management
• HR coordination (attendance, leaves, contracts)
• Government portals (Absher, Muqeem, Qiwa, GOSI)
• Vendor & service contracts
• Admin SOPs & compliance
• Managing and supervising all departments administration related issues

Language: Arabic & English (mandatory)

Skills

Strong administrative and office management skills, including the ability to oversee daily operations, manage facilities, maintain records and documents, implement company policies, and ensure administrative compliance. The role requires solid knowledge of Saudi government platforms such as Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher, GOSI, and Mudad, with hands‑on experience in handling iqama matters, visas, employee transfers, renewals, and coordination with government authorities and inspections. The Administrative Manager must also be capable of coordinating HR‑related activities, including attendance and leave management, employee files, onboarding and offboarding processes, disciplinary procedures, and supporting Saudization (Nitaqat) requirements.

In addition, the role demands strong leadership and communication skills to supervise administrative teams across multiple sites, delegate tasks effectively, monitor performance, and coordinate closely with project teams, HR, finance, and senior management. Experience in vendor and service contract management, cost control, and administrative procurement is essential, along with the ability to monitor admin budgets, verify invoices, and manage petty cash. Proficiency in MS Office and ERP or HR systems, strong planning and problem‑solving abilities, attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to work under pressure in a multi‑site environment are also critical for success in this role.