CBU Project Manager

Hill International, Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management firm is looking for a CBU Project Manager in Riyadh. This role entails overseeing large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring objectives, budgets, and timelines are met while providing leadership to multidisciplinary teams. Applicants should have a Bachelor degree in engineering and at least 20 years of relevant experience, particularly in major government construction projects. Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage risks and compliance are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years experience in large-scale infrastructure or city development projects, preferably in KSA.
• Experience in managing international construction sites effectively.
• Record of implementing continuous improvement in construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage CBU projects from start to finish.
• Coordinate with clients to define project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Implement project EDMS and continuously improve management processes.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering

Job description

Overview

Position Summary: The CBU Project Management role is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing large-scale infrastructure projects from initiation to completion, ensuring all objectives, budgets, and timelines are met. The position manages multidisciplinary project teams, coordinates with clients, monitors progress and risks, implements project documentation systems, and ensures compliance with regulatory and quality standards. It also provides leadership, mentorship, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project performance, safety, and team capability across complex construction environments.

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 projects budgets and resources and make adjustments as necessary to ensure project success.
• Track projects 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 Clients 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).