Assistant Project Manager - Buildings Design

Jacobs Technology Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join their Buildings & Logistics unit in Saudi Arabia. The role involves coordinating architectural projects, ensuring delivery aligns with safety and design standards, and supporting professional growth in a dynamic environment. Candidates should possess a degree in Architecture or Engineering with relevant experience and strong client management skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an Assistant Project Manager in the Middle East.
• Strong knowledge of control principles and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Capacity to work under pressure with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate architectural projects alongside the Project Manager.
• Monitor/manage finance systems adopted in project delivery.
• Assist Procurement team in the procurement of Sub-Consultants.

Skills

Client management

Project delivery monitoring

Risk management

Cost assessment

Collaboration

Education

BS or MS degree in Architecture or Engineering

Job description

## Assistant Project Manager - Buildings Design

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Location

Riyadh, All SA Regions, Saudi Arabia

At Jacobs, we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their various facilities that are changing our world.

Our talented experts create exceptional spaces across the world through our creative blending of human need, environmental stewardship, value creation, science and art. We believe that built environments should reflect the context, history, cultures, communities, and the natural environment while incorporating advances in technology.

Jacobs is seeking a motivated and driven Assistant Project Manager with a passion for architecture and development to join our Buildings & Logistics unit in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The project aims to support the transformation of Saudi Arabia’s tourism landscape by delivering exceptional design experiences rooted in innovation, luxury, and a deep connection with nature.

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will play a key supporting role in coordinating and monitoring architectural projects alongside the Project Manager. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary design teams to ensure effective execution, adherence to timelines, and alignment with Jacobs’ standards of safety, sustainability, and design excellence. This position offers strong professional growth opportunities within a dynamic and high-impact environment.

In joining Jacobs you will:

• Direct engagement with technical teams to monitor delivery as per the contracted deliverables.
• Monitor/manage finance systems adopted in project delivery with support from the Project Controls team.
• Ensure project bookings are aligned with planned resources.
• Review deliverables against the resource schedule and program to assess performance against spend and schedule, enabling accurate cost to complete assessments. Prepare Earned Value assessments with guidance from PM/SPM.
• Understand contracted items impacting design delivery and keep teams aligned to these requirements.
• Evaluate contract changes and assist in preparing variation claims as needed.
• Assist Procurement team in the procurement of Sub-Consultants.
• Provide inputs to Project Controls to update the monthly program, including design reviews and audits.
• Evaluate sub-consultant invoices in line with contracts.
• Assist in audit documentation and process management.
• Help prepare the Project Management Plan and monitor service delivery.
• Contribute to the Risk Register and review weekly with SMP/PD.
• Work closely with Design Managers and report risks regularly.

As a successful candidate, you will have a BS or MS degree in Architecture or Engineering from a recognized university, with experience on major projects. Ideally, you will have 3+ years of experience in the Middle East as an Assistant Project Manager. You should demonstrate strong control principles knowledge, the ability to meet tight deadlines, client management skills, and the capacity to work under pressure with diverse teams while maintaining commercial awareness.

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