Principal Project Manager

Mott MacDonald; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of projects from inception to completion. This role involves managing project life-cycles, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and fostering strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional project management skills, a proactive approach to challenges, and the ability to lead diverse teams across multiple locations. Join a forward-thinking company that values integrity and innovation, and make a significant impact on projects that improve society and enhance community outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Proficiency in IT and industry-standard software, including BIM.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full life-cycle of projects, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Lead relationships with clients and mentor project teams.

Skills

Project Management Principles

Planning and Scheduling

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

IT Proficiency

BIM Software

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Tools

BIM Software

Project Management Software

Job description

The Principal Project Manager will ensure the commercial and technical delivery of projects, including undertaking project management tasks in line with our quality and risk management processes. On larger projects, the Principal Project Manager may act as the Project Manager or the Project Director. Additionally, the role involves the management and production of proposals. The Principal Project Manager will lead relationships with clients on projects and to win new work.

Key responsibilities and duties include:

1. Managing the full life-cycle of the project, ensuring successful completion from start to finish, including project kick-off, design, execution, and completion, while ensuring compliance with Mott MacDonald’s processes and procedures.
2. Establishing and maintaining processes for project cost, schedule, scope, quality, and controls.
3. Establishing and maintaining information procedures.
4. Ensuring all safety and quality standards are met; reviewing and communicating project health and safety plans with the help of the Health and Safety Manager to ensure all staff (internal and external) are aware of risks; preventing hazards and accidents.
5. Reporting on the progress of delivery against pre-identified milestones.
6. Preparing monthly reports for the client and delivering progress presentations.
7. Managing the full life-cycle of bids and ensuring their successful completion.
8. Mentoring and developing staff, providing leadership and fostering a positive working environment.
9. Monitoring and reviewing compliance with the Group’s management system requirements and reporting findings.
10. Building and maintaining key relationships both internally within Mott MacDonald and externally with key clients.

To be successful, you should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Good understanding of general project management principles.
• Good understanding of planning and scheduling.
• Ability to disseminate information effectively to the project team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to complex tasks and project delivery.
• Knowledge of professional and international standards.
• Proficiency in IT and industry-standard software, including BIM and digital platforms.
• Continuous improvement mindset to manage workload and enhance project outcomes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for relationship building and creating effective work environments.
• Excellent report writing, presentation, analytical, and computer skills.
• Ability to manage multiple teams across different locations and cultures.

At Mott MacDonald, we uphold a strong policy of ethical behavior and high standards of integrity. We expect our staff to act professionally, with integrity, skill, care, and diligence, in good faith, and in compliance with all applicable laws.

Our purpose is to improve society by focusing on social outcomes, excellence, and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, communities, and employee opportunities.