CBU Project Manager

HILL INTERNATIONAL; Abha; On-site; SAR 374,000 - 488,000; Full time

Job summary

A global construction management firm is seeking an experienced CBU Project Manager based in Saudi Arabia to oversee large-scale infrastructure and city development projects. This role involves planning, organizing, and managing projects, ensuring all objectives and quality standards are met. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, at least 20 years of relevant experience, and excellent communication skills. Familiarity with PMIS and EDMS systems is essential, alongside a strong background in managing water and wastewater projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years experience in large-scale infrastructure or city development projects.
• Experience on major government and semi-government international construction sites.
• Extensive experience in construction management of water and wastewater works.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage CBU projects from start to finish.
• Coordinate with clients to define project requirements.
• Manage project teams and monitor progress.

Skills

Site engineering

Project controls

Environment, health and safety

Contracts management

Quality assurance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering

Tools

PMIS

EDMS

Job description

CBU Project Manager

Company Introduction

Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com

Position Summary

The CBU Project Manager oversees large-scale infrastructure and city development projects from initiation to completion, ensuring all project objectives, budgets, and schedules are met while maintaining compliance with regulatory and quality standards. They lead and mentor project teams, coordinate with clients and stakeholders, manage risks, and implement project controls, including PMIS and EDMS systems, to ensure accurate reporting and documentation. With extensive international experience, including government and utility projects, they drive continuous improvement, safety, and talent development on site.

General Description of Role and Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage CBU projects from start to finish, ensuring that all project goals and objectives are met.
• Coordinate with clients to define project requirements and develop project plans.
• Manage project teams, including assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and providing guidance and support.
• Monitor project budgets and resources and make adjustments as necessary to ensure project success.
• Track project milestones and deliverables and communicate progress to clients and stakeholders.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues and develop contingency plans as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project team members.
• Monitor and track project progress, identifying and resolving any issues or delays that may arise.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on project status, risks, and opportunities.
• Implementing the project EDMS, ensuring that all project documentation complies with the client’s document management system.
• Ensuring the timely and accuracy of data input to the PMIS at the project level.
  Continuously improve project management processes and practices.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures within Hill International and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor degree in engineering from an accredited university
• Minimum 20 years experience in large-scale infrastructure or city development projects, leading to the position of construction manager on large-scale projects.
• Experience of major government and/or semi-government international construction sites with direct professional knowledge and management of the following: site engineering, project controls, environment, health and safety, contracts management and quality.
• Extensive Experience in the construction management of water and wastewater works Experience of implementing a zero accident philosophy.
• A record of engagement with government entities / utility providers.
• Record of implementing continuous improvement on site and supporting capacity building / talent development in a construction environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of working internationally (preference KSA experience).