Project Manager

Alfanar Precast; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation support

Job summary

DAR Engineering seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead a major high-rise building project in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role requires oversight over contract management, design coordination, construction supervision, and project controls to ensure delivery on scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety.

The candidate should have 20+ years of relevant experience, with at least 10 years in senior leadership positions such as PM or Resident Engineer, and strong familiarity with FIDIC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a recognized university.
• 20+ years of relevant professional experience, including high-rise projects.
• Minimum 10 years in senior leadership as PM or Resident Engineer.
• Proven experience in contract management and design coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall planning, management, and delivery of the project from inception through completion and handover.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership throughout the design and construction phases.
• Oversee design development, construction supervision, and site execution activities.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, project specifications, approved drawings, and applicable standards.
• Manage contracts in accordance with FIDIC principles and other relevant construction contract requirements.
• Monitor progress against schedules, budgets, and milestones.
• Establish and maintain project management procedures, controls, reporting, and governance mechanisms.
• Identify risks, delays, and issues and implement mitigation actions.
• Coordinate among client, consultants, contractors, designers, and other stakeholders.
• Review and direct on programmes, resources, progress reports, and recovery plans.
• Oversee construction supervision to ensure quality, safety, and compliance.
• Manage variations, claims, extensions of time, and related issues.
• Provide regular project updates and executive-level reporting.

Skills

Arabic proficiency

English proficiency

FIDIC knowledge

Project management

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Project management certifications (advantage)

Job description

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DAR Engineering, a leading design & engineering consulting organization in Saudi Arabia engaged in Power Generation, Electrical Transmission & Distribution, Health Care & High Rise Buildings

Job Purpose

We are seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to lead and oversee the successful delivery of a major high-rise building project in Makkah. The role requires a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in contract management, design coordination, construction supervision, project execution, and project controls.
The Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the project is delivered in accordance with the approved scope, contractual requirements, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and client expectations.

• Lead the overall planning, management, and delivery of the project from inception through completion and handover.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership throughout the design and construction phases.
• Oversee and coordinate design development, construction supervision, and site execution activities.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, project specifications, approved drawings, and applicable standards.
• Manage and administer contracts in accordance with FIDIC principles and other relevant construction contract requirements.
• Monitor project progress against approved schedules, budgets, and key milestones.
• Establish and maintain effective project management procedures, controls, reporting, and governance mechanisms.
• Identify project risks, delays, and potential issues and implement appropriate mitigation and corrective actions.
• Lead coordination among the client, consultants, contractors, designers, and other key stakeholders.
• Review and provide direction on project programmes, resource requirements, progress reports, and recovery plans.
• Oversee construction supervision activities to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with project requirements.
• Manage contractual matters, including variations, claims, extensions of time, and other project-related issues.
• Provide regular project updates and executive-level reporting to senior management and the client.
• Ensure successful project completion, testing, commissioning, handover, and close-out.

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a recognized university.
• Professional project management or engineering certifications will be considered an advantage.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 20 years of relevant professional experience.
• Extensive experience in contract management, design management and coordination, construction supervision, project execution and delivery, and high-rise building projects.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a senior leadership capacity as a Project Manager and/or Resident Engineer.
• Demonstrable experience managing projects of similar scale, complexity, and technical requirements.
• Previous experience in major building or high-rise developments is essential.

Languages:

• Proficiency in Arabic is essential.
• Good command of English.
• Strong working knowledge of FIDIC and construction contracts.
• Excellent understanding of project management methodologies, procedures, and delivery frameworks.
• Strong experience in project planning and scheduling, project controls, cost and budget monitoring, risk management, change and variation management, claims and contractual administration, construction supervision, and quality and performance management.
• Strong ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary project teams and stakeholders.
• Sound commercial awareness and strong contractual judgement.
• Ability to analyze complex project issues and drive practical, timely resolutions.

What We Offer:

• A chance to work on landmark projects in Saudi Arabia.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• An engaged and supportive team that is passionate about encouraging each other to succeed.
• A company that values its employees and recognizes their contribution.

We understand that to accomplish our goals, we must work as a team and rely on the efforts of every team member. We want team members to start their day with a sense of purpose and end it with a sense of accomplishment.

Riyadh-based candidates preferred, but relocation support is available for the right talent.

DAR Engineering is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, age, marital status, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What's Next?

Once your application has been submitted and reviewed, our Talent Acquisition team will contact shortlisted candidates.

Our selection process typically comprises two interview stages per vacancy, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation while providing candidates with the opportunity to engage with two members of the hiring team at each stage. The initial interview is generally conducted virtually, while the final stage often takes place in person at the office, aligning with the role's location.

That said, we prioritize flexibility, tailoring our approach to accommodate the specific needs of both the position and the candidate.

Thank you for considering a career with us. We encourage you to regularly check for updates and explore future opportunities with DAR Engineering. Best of luck!