Operations Manager

HAK Engineering; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 391,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

HAK Engineering seeks a proven Operations Director to lead all company functions, ensuring projects run on time, within budget, and meet stringent quality standards. You will optimize resources and reinforce regulatory compliance while driving strategic objectives and client satisfaction.

The role requires a strong background in engineering consultancy, 10+ years of experience, and 5+ years in leadership, with a focus on performance improvement and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
• MBA preferred (Business Administration, Project Management, or Engineering).
• Minimum 10 years in the engineering consultancy sector.
• Minimum 5 years in leadership or operations management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all company operations to ensure projects are executed efficiently and effectively achieving high standards of quality.
• Optimize resource utilization to enhance operational performance and ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Support company strategic objectives, improve client satisfaction and sustain business growth.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Project management

Resource management

Time management

Decision-making

Budgeting

Negotiation

KPI development

Risk management

Communication

Quality management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

MBA preferred

Job description

Lead and manage all company operations to ensure projects are executed efficiently and effectively achieving the highest standards of quality while adhering to schedule and budget Optimize resource utilization enhance operational performance and ensure compliance with regulations policies and professional standards to support the company s strategic objectives improve client satisfaction and sustain business growth

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering (Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related field).
• A Master s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Project Management, or Engineering is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the engineering consultancy sector.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a leadership or operations management role.

Skills

• Leadership and team management.
• Strategic and operational planning.
• Project management.
• Resource management.
• Time management and prioritization.
• Analysis, decision-making, and problem-solving.
• Budget preparation and cost control.
• Strategic thinking.
• Negotiation and stakeholder management.
• KPI development and analysis.
• Risk management.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and compliance.
• Proficiency in using specialized software and systems.