Program Manager

Hill-International,-Inc; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International, Inc. in Saudi Arabia seeks a seasoned Senior Project Manager to plan, oversee and deliver large-scale infrastructure programs, coordinating design alternatives, scope, budgets and schedules.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage vendor engagement, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and drive project performance across high-value water and wastewater projects with international experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 20 years’ experience in managing large-scale infrastructure programs consist of multiple projects.
• Experience of major government and/or semi-government program and projects implementations.
• 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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of working internationally.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions for the construction project.
• Work closely with project sponsor, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to develop the scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives.
• Manage program and project teams for optimal return on investment, and coordinate and delegate cross project initiatives.
• Identify key requirements for cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Develop and manage budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives.
• Work with other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department.
• Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for managers and stakeholders.
• Communicate with the Client’s representatives continuously regarding Project Progress and areas of concerns.
• Develop and administer project budgets and fiscal controls, contracts, and quality control provisions.
• Direct work sequencing to expedite projects delivery and to minimize disruption of ongoing operations.
• Ensure that projects operations are in compliance with design specifications and with client requirements.
• 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.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

International experience

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering

Job description

• Participate in the planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions for the construction project.
• Work closely with project sponsor, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to develop the scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives.
• Manage program and project teams for optimal return on investment, and coordinate and delegate cross project initiatives.
• Identify key requirements for cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Develop and manage budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives.
• Work with other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department.
• Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for managers and stakeholders.
• Communicate with the Client’s representatives continuously regarding Project Progress and areas of concerns.
• Develop and administer project budgets and fiscal controls, contracts, and quality control provisions.
• Direct work sequencing to expedite projects delivery and to minimize disruption of ongoing operations.
• Ensure that projects operations are in compliance with design specifications and with client requirements.
• 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

• Bachelor degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 20 years’ experience in managing large-scale infrastructure programs consist of multiple projects.
• Experience of major government and/or semi-government program and projects implementations.
• 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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of working internationally.