Project Construction Manager

JD.com; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational e-commerce company in the Riyadh Region is looking for a Project Manager to lead all phases of construction management activities. You will be responsible for ensuring projects meet quality, safety, and compliance standards while managing budgets and schedules. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project and contractor management, along with a strong understanding of KSA regulations. Join a dynamic team and shape the delivery of significant construction projects in the region.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in construction management and project delivery.
• Strong understanding of KSA regulations and standards.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management activities from design to handover.
• Ensure compliance with KSA regulations and quality standards.
• Monitor project costs and implement cost-saving measures.
• Oversee on-site activities and manage contractor relationships.

Skills

Project management

MEP coordination

Compliance with local regulations

Cost control

Stakeholder communication

Job description

• Lead end-to-end project and construction management activities from design development through construction and handover.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, quality, and safety performance to ensure successful project delivery.
• Ensure effective coordination of MEP, civil, architectural, and structural works to avoid interface conflicts and construction delays.

Design Coordination & Regulatory Compliance

• Manage and coordinate with local design consultants to ensure designs comply with KSA regulations, codes, and approval requirements (e.g. KSA Fire & Life Safety Code, local authority standards).
• Review and integrate technical solutions into design packages while ensuring constructability, compliance, and cost efficiency.
• Liaise with authorities having jurisdiction to support design approvals and permits.
• Ensure compliance with the Saudi Building Code (SBC), MOMRAH standards, and other relevant authorities (e.g., MODON).

Contractor & Site Management

• Oversee on-site construction activities, ensuring works are executed in accordance with approved designs, specifications, and quality standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections, progress reviews, and coordination meetings with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve site-related technical, quality, safety, and schedule issues in a timely manner.

Cost Control & Value Optimization

• Monitor project costs and variations, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and cost targets.
• Support the implementation of cost-saving measures, value engineering initiatives, and optimized construction methods without compromising quality or compliance.
• Review contractors’ payment applications, variations, and change orders in coordination with cost and procurement teams.

Procurement & Supply Chain Coordination

• Support procurement activities including contractor appointment, supplier sourcing, and material/equipment selection based on local market availability.
• Coordinate with suppliers and contractors to ensure timely delivery of long-lead items and critical materials.
• Assist in defining technical scopes, specifications, and contract requirements.

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Act as a key coordination point between internal technical teams, procurement functions, consultants, contractors, and local stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication across multicultural teams and ensure alignment on project objectives and execution strategies.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports covering progress, risks, costs, and key issues.
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation measures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate interface risks arising from split contracts and multiple subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain package interface matrices, responsibility demarcation documents, and sequencing plans to mitigate scope gaps and interface risks.
• Manage cross-trade coordination meetings and resolve interface-related conflicts between subcontractors to avoid delays and claims.
• Lead coordination workshops with consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to resolve interface and sequencing challenges.