Executive Technical Assistant

DAR AL RIYADH; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

DAR AL RIYADH seeks an Executive Technical Assistant PMO to provide executive-level technical and operational support for strategic engineering and construction projects. You will serve as the central point between PMO leadership, project teams, consultants and stakeholders, preparing technical documentation and governance materials.

Your role requires strong engineering knowledge, superb organization, and analytical communication skills to enable timely, informed decisions and effective project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, architectural, IT or related discipline.
• 10+ years in technical support, project coordination or PMO in engineering/construction.
• Knowledge of project lifecycles: planning, design, controls, construction supervision.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, Smartsheet or similar tools.
• Advanced MS Office knowledge (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with AutoCAD or Revit is an advantage.
• Excellent organizational, communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive and technical support to the PMO Director on strategic projects.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, consultants and contractors to ensure timely delivery.
• Prepare executive reports, presentations, meeting minutes and technical documentation.
• Monitor project schedules, milestones, risks and action items using project management tools.
• Track project performance and support the preparation of PMO dashboards and status reports.
• Review engineering and project documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain project documentation, correspondence and document control systems.
• Follow up on executive decisions and ensure timely closure of assigned actions.
• Support PMO governance, reporting and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Technical support

Project coordination

PMO management

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Smartsheet

AutoCAD/Revit

Job description

The Executive Technical Assistant PMO provides executive-level technical and operational support to the PMO leadership ensuring the effective coordination, monitoring and administration of strategic engineering and construction projects. The role serves as the central coordination point between executive management, project teams, consultants and stakeholders by preparing technical documentation, monitoring project performance, coordinating meetings and supporting project governance. The ideal candidate possesses strong engineering knowledge combined with excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills enabling the PMO leadership to make informed and timely decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive and technical support to the PMO Director on strategic projects
• Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, consultants and contractors to ensure timely project delivery
• Prepare executive reports, presentations, meeting minutes and technical documentation
• Monitor project schedules, milestones, risks and action items using project management tools
• Track project performance and support the preparation of PMO dashboards and status reports
• Review engineering and project documents for completeness and accuracy
• Maintain project documentation, correspondence and document control systems
• Follow up on executive decisions and ensure timely closure of assigned actions
• Support PMO governance, reporting and continuous process improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in technical support, project coordination, or PMO within engineering, consultancy, or construction organizations.
• Strong understanding of engineering project lifecycles, including planning, design, project controls, and construction supervision.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar project management software.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with engineering software such as AutoCAD or Revit is an advantage.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.