Project Manager

Alliance Recruitment Agency; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Recruitment Agency is seeking a Construction Project Manager in Saudi Arabia to lead projects from scope to delivery. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, develop budgets, manage vendor contracts, and ensure adherence to schedule and budget.

The role requires a bachelor's in a relevant field, PMP or equivalent is advantageous, and strong knowledge of construction processes and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, building science, or a relevant field.
• PMP certification or equivalent is advantageous.
• Proven experience as a construction project manager.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, materials, and PM principles.
• Familiarity with quality and health/safety standards in construction.
• Proficiency in MS Office and construction project management software.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage relationships with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope and objectives in alignment with client and stakeholder needs.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution and alignment with project goals, deadlines, and schedules.
• Develop and implement effective project communication plans to keep all stakeholders informed.
• Prepare project budgets based on the scope of work and resource requirements.
• Manage vendor and supplier contracts, assigning tasks and tracking deliverables.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors, ensuring cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to scope.
• Engage stakeholders to develop technically feasible project scopes and objectives.
• Obtain necessary permits and licenses for project execution.
• Monitor resources (manpower, equipment, materials) and ensure efficient budget utilization.
• Develop detailed project plans to track milestones and progress.
• Prepare and present progress reports, summarizing key project insights.
• Utilize appropriate tools and systems to measure project performance.
• Escalate issues to management when necessary, ensuring quality standards are met.
• Provide consistent project updates to stakeholders, discussing strategy and progress.
• Manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs using verification techniques.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Perform risk management activities to minimize project risks.
• Supervise laborers and mechanics, providing guidance as needed.
• Foster relationships with third-party vendors and suppliers.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Facilitate issue resolution by meeting with project team members regularly.
• Handle change requests to assess their impact on schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate the production of training materials, user manuals, and other documentation.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities with clients.
• Secure client acceptance of project deliverables and ensure customer satisfaction during the transition.
• Measure project performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards, reporting issues as necessary.

Skills

Construction PM

PM principles

Quality standards

Health & safety

MS Office

PM software

Communication

Organization

Time management

Negotiation

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, building science, or a relevant field

PMP certification or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Construction PM software

Job description

I. Basic Functions and Responsibilities:

• Define project scope and objectives in alignment with client and stakeholder needs.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution and alignment with project goals, deadlines, and schedules.
• Develop and implement effective project communication plans to keep all stakeholders informed.
• Prepare project budgets based on the scope of work and resource requirements.
• Manage vendor and supplier contracts, assigning tasks and tracking deliverables.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors, ensuring cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to scope.
• Engage stakeholders to develop technically feasible project scopes and objectives.
• Obtain necessary permits and licenses for project execution.
• Monitor resources (manpower, equipment, materials) and ensure efficient budget utilization.
• Develop detailed project plans to track milestones and progress.
• Prepare and present progress reports, summarizing key project insights.
• Utilize appropriate tools and systems to measure project performance.
• Escalate issues to management when necessary, ensuring quality standards are met.
• Provide consistent project updates to stakeholders, discussing strategy and progress.
• Manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs using verification techniques.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Perform risk management activities to minimize project risks.
• Supervise laborers and mechanics, providing guidance as needed.
• Foster relationships with third-party vendors and suppliers.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Facilitate issue resolution by meeting with project team members regularly.
• Handle change requests to assess their impact on schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate the production of training materials, user manuals, and other documentation.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities with clients.
• Secure client acceptance of project deliverables and ensure customer satisfaction during the transition.
• Measure project performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards, reporting issues as necessary.

II. Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, building science, or a relevant field.
• PMP certification or equivalent is advantageous.
• Proven experience as a construction project manager.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, materials, and project management principles.
• Familiarity with quality and health/safety standards in construction.
• Proficiency in MS Office and construction project management software.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage relationships with vendors.

III. Leadership Skills:

• Strong leadership qualities, including motivation and conflict-management skills.
• Ability to make analytical decisions using data from multiple sources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for conveying company goals.
• Strong delegation skills and the ability to empower team members.
• Ability to adapt to changing project needs and requirements.
• High level of trustworthiness and integrity.
• Strong team player with problem-solving abilities.
• Competency in utilizing technology to streamline processes and improve project efficiency.