Construction Project Manager

Alpin Limited, Masdar City; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Riyadh is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee major urban refurbishment projects. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of progressive construction management experience, including 7 years in client-facing leadership roles. Responsibilities include managing site activities, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards, and reporting progress. A Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and PMP certification are essential. Join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality projects in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in construction management.
• At least 7 years in a leadership role on large-scale projects.
• Experience in urban/mixed-use developments, preferably in KSA/GCC.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site construction activities, ensuring safety and quality.
• Coordinate daily with consultants and client representatives.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Construction procurement methodologies

Site logistics

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Postgraduate studies in Project / Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Job Title: Construction Project Manager

A. Project Description

· Our company is serving in capacity of Program Management Office (PMO) consultant

· The program is a major urban refurbishment in Riyadh, featured by a densely populated and highly built-up area.

· The program is primarily a “brownfield” development and includes a significant number of heritage structures having historic value

· Our PMO team is collocated with our client and functioning under a unified team framework.

· We are under a multi-year agreement with extension possibility

B. Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Structural Engineering (mandatory).

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management certification (preferred).

• Postgraduate studies in Project / Construction Management are an advantage.

C. Years’ Experience

• Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience in construction management, site supervision, and project delivery.

• At least 7 years in a leadership or client-facing role on large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects.

• Experience in complex urban / mixed-use or regeneration developments, preferably in KSA / GCC.

D. Key Knowledge Factors

• Strong knowledge of construction procurement methodologies, project phase sequencing, site logistics and interface management (civil, structural, MEP, architectural, infrastructure).

• Solid understanding of QA/QC systems, Health, Safety, & Environment (HSE) requirements, risk management, and relevant construction codes and regulations in KSA.

• Familiarity with Project Management Office (PMO) / supervision roles, contract administration basics and typical forms of construction contracts.

• Proficiency in project management and reporting tools (e.g. MS Project / Primavera, dashboards); awareness of BIM and digital site tools.

• Key behaviors: strong leadership and decision-making, collaboration, and strong stakeholders’ management

E. Team Management Responsibilities, if required

• Lead site-based project teams (engineers, managers, planners, inspectors, coordinators) for assigned projects / packages.

• Allocate tasks, monitor performance and ensure adherence to safety, quality, schedule and budget targets.

• Coach and mentor junior staff to strengthen construction management capabilities.

F. Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Provide overall leadership, direction and oversight for on-site construction activities, ensuring works are executed safely, on time, within budget and to required quality.

• Lead all site-based activities across multiple work packages, coordinating daily with consultants, contractors and client representatives.

• Support the Program Director / Project Director in meeting programme milestones, ensuring site readiness and effective interface coordination between disciplines.

• Enforce implementation of Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) and HSE systems in all on-site activities, including inspections and audits.

• Act as key interface with client, contractors, consultants and government authorities on construction-related matters.

• Identify construction risks and constraints, propose mitigation actions and elevate critical risks as needed.

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards and performance KPIs for PMO and client.

• Satisfy program reporting requirements, including periodic status reports, project execution plans, special studies and analyses, internal and external audits, inter alia.

G. Key Deliverables

• Construction Execution Plans and site management frameworks for assigned projects / packages.

• Survey and site investigation review reports, schedules, and Request For Proposals (RFPs) as required.

• Weekly and monthly progress reports and KPI dashboards covering safety, quality, time and cost indicators.

• Quality and safety inspection / audit reports and associated corrective action plans.

• Contractor performance evaluations and recommendations (productivity, quality, safety, compliance).

• Inputs to risk registers, issue logs and mitigation plans related to construction and site delivery.