Project Manager - Construction

Talent at; Riyadh; Presencial; SAR 400.000 - 640.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

High-impact role on complex projects

Opportunities for long-term growth

Professional team environment

Descripción de la vacante

A leading recruitment firm in Saudi Arabia is looking for a Construction Project Manager with over 20 years of experience. The ideal candidate will lead large-scale projects, ensuring delivery on schedule, budget, quality, and safety standards. Responsibilities include managing contractors, overseeing change management, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. A bachelor's degree in Civil/Architectural/Construction Engineering and PMP certification are mandatory. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex projects while driving growth and success.

Formación

• Minimum 20 years of construction project management experience.
• Proven track record delivering major projects in KSA.
• PMP certification required (or equivalent).
• Strong contract administration capability (FIDIC preferred) and claims/change control.
• PMP certification required (or equivalent).

Responsabilidades

• Lead full project life-cycle from initiation to handover.
• Develop and manage baseline schedule, budget, and resource plan.
• Oversee change management and risk/issue registers.
• Oversee change management, claims, variations, and risk/issue registers.
• Ensure strict QA/QC implementation, inspection readiness, snagging, and handover documentation.
• Drive HSE compliance and safe-site culture in collaboration with HSE teams.
• Coordinate procurement interfaces, long-lead items, logistics, and site readiness.
• Provide weekly/monthly reporting: progress, KPIs, cash flow, and executive summaries.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and stakeholder requirements.

Conocimientos

Project management

Contract administration

HSE compliance

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Educación

Bachelors degree in Civil/Architectural/Construction Engineering

Herramientas

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Descripción del empleo

About the job Project Manager - Construction

About Talent at

Talent at is a Saudi platform specialized in executive, professional, and technical talent acquisition and development. We connect exceptional talent with ambitious organizations to accelerate growth and support Vision 2030. Our focus is on enhancing the capabilities of organizations by providing them with the right talent. Located in Saudi Arabia, Talent at is committed to contributing to the nation's vision for a prosperous and sustainable future.

Role Overview

Our confidential client is seeking a Construction Project Manager with 20+ years of experience to lead large-scale projects from initiation to handover. You will be accountable for delivery against schedule, budget, quality, and safety standards, while managing contractors, stakeholders, and contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full project life-cycle: feasibility support, planning, execution, commissioning, handover, close-out.
• Develop and manage baseline schedule, budget, and resource plan; track variances.
• Manage contractor performance, site governance, progress approvals, and deliverables.
• Oversee change management, claims, variations, and risk/issue registers.
• Ensure strict QA/QC implementation, inspection readiness, snagging, and handover documentation.
• Drive HSE compliance and safe-site culture in collaboration with HSE teams.
• Coordinate procurement interfaces, long-lead items, logistics, and site readiness.
• Provide weekly/monthly reporting: progress, KPIs, cash flow, and executive summaries.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and stakeholder requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil/Architectural/Construction Engineering (or related).
• Minimum 20 years of construction project management experience.
• Proven track record delivering major projects in KSA (buildings/infrastructure/industrial).
• Strong contract administration capability (FIDIC preferred) and claims/change control.
• PMP certification required (or equivalent).

Preferred / Nice-to-have

• Experience with giga projects or complex multi-package delivery.
• Primavera P6 proficiency and strong project controls mindset.
• Strong understanding of Saudi Building Code and local permitting interfaces.

Success Metrics

• On-time milestone achievement and schedule predictability.
• Budget adherence with controlled change orders and minimized claims exposure.
• Quality performance: reduced rework, successful inspections, smooth handover.
• HSE performance: zero major incidents and strong safety compliance.
• Contractor performance improvement and reduced project bottlenecks.

What We Offer

• High-impact role on complex and visible projects.
• Professional team environment with strong delivery standards.
• Long-term growth and stability opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Talent at and our confidential client welcome applications from qualified candidates. Hiring decisions are made based on role requirements, skills, and experience.