Project Manager

Kaefer Saudi Arabia Co; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaefer Saudi Arabia Co is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager for industrial construction and maintenance projects in Saudi Arabia. You will lead planning, coordination, and execution, review contracts and drawings, and ensure delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.

The role requires 8–12 years in industrial construction/maintenance, with 3–5 years of project leadership, strong English, and experience in scaffolding, insulation, and fireproofing coordination.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree and substantial relevant experience in industrial construction/maintenance.
• 8–12 years in industrial construction/maintenance with 3–5 years in project management.
• Strong spoken and written English and ability to interpret contracts, specs and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Plan delivery and technical coordination for multi-disciplinary packages.
• Review contract scope, drawings and deliverables; build execution plans, baselines, budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor milestones, cost, productivity and resource use; implement recovery actions.
• Lead HSE implementation and manage risk, incidents and changes with client teams.

Skills

Project management

Budget control

Schedule control

Team leadership

English communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

P6/MS Project

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

strong Planning delivery and technical coordination strong Review contract scope specifications drawings and deliverables support bid review and lead tender-to-execution handover confirming assumptions scope and commitments Build execution plans baseline schedule and budget manpower and equipment forecasts procurement plans and reporting routines mobilize resources and coordinate trades client operations and interfaces Monitor milestones cost productivity and resource use forecast performance implement recovery actions and manage shutdown turnaround and maintenance work where applicable Ensure scaffolding designs loading erection inspection and handover controls are approved coordinate competent review of complex or engineered scaffolds Ensure insulation and fireproofing comply with approved material and installation specifications including preparation thickness cladding protection curing inspection and repair manage technical queries and drawing revisions Maintain scope schedule and cost baselines assess document and secure approvals for changes before implementation Track critical materials equipment and subcontractor deliverable for timely availability strong HSE quality and environmental management strong Lead project HSE implementation ensure risk assessments method statements permits toolbox talks training and authorizations are in place Control work at height lifting confined spaces hazardous materials and SIMOPS stop unsafe work and close corrective actions Participate in incident investigations and preventive-action tracking coordinate emergency arrangements escalation and contingency plans with client site teams Implement quality plans and ITPs verify approvals traceability and inspections at hold witness points resolve nonconformities and maintain handover records Apply required environmental controls including waste management spill prevention and appropriate material handling and disposal ensure compliance with applicable Saudi requirements client standards site rules and permits strong Commercial resources and client management strong Manage budgets forecasts cash flow and cost performance monitor labor productivity material consumption equipment utilization and subcontractor costs Identify changes promptly maintain supporting records issue contractual notices and prepare variation submissions Coordinate progress measurement invoicing and payment follow-up support claims and contractual discussions within delegated authority Mobilize and allocate approved personnel equipment and materials set expectations develop workforce competence and manage subcontractor performance Plan overtime with approvals and fatigue controls Act as primary client contact within the reporting structure lead progress meetings record decisions and actions report safety quality schedule cost resources and risks and elevate issues with recommendations strong Risk closeout and governance strong Maintain risk and interface controls including access material availability and operational disruptions implement mitigations and elevate significant exposures Complete punch lists final inspections handover and demobilization reconcile final accounts close contractual obligations and capture lessons learned Maintain accurate controlled project reports correspondence drawings change records claims evidence and handover documents in accordance with company client requirements Comply with KAEFER policies and applicable requirements for ethical conduct confidentiality and information security Make commitments and approve expenditure only within delegated authority escalating matters outside limits

Engineering, Construction Management or related degree, or equivalent technical qualification and substantial relevant experience. Typically 8–12 years in industrial construction/maintenance, including 3–5 years managing projects or major packages; relevant scaffolding, insulation and fireproofing delivery/coordination experience. Proven control of budgets, schedules, manpower and subcontractors; able to interpret contracts, specifications, drawings and performance reports; strong spoken and written English.

Preferred: Saudi/GCC and oil & gas, petrochemical, power, heavy industrial or infrastructure experience; PMP/equivalent, relevant HSE training, P6/MS Project, ERP and Office skills; Arabic.

Competencies and performance measures

Competencies: Safety leadership, planning and execution, technical coordination, commercial awareness, team development, client management, negotiation, risk-based problem solving and clear reporting.

KPIs: HSE performance and action closure; milestone and schedule achievement; budget, profitability and forecast accuracy; productivity and resource use; quality acceptance, rework and NCR closure; timely variations, invoicing and collection support; client satisfaction, handover, team competence and subcontractor performance. Agree project-specific targets and definitions.

Authority and working conditions

Authority: Direct project execution, allocate approved resources and stop unsafe work. Financial commitments, contractual changes and subcontract awards are subject to the Company delegation-of-authority matrix. Works with Operations, HSE, QA/QC, Engineering, Planning, Commercial, Procurement, Logistics, HR and Finance.

Conditions: Regular site presence and travel in industrial/construction environments; extended or irregular hours may be required during shutdowns and critical phases, subject to company policy and applicable requirements.