Project Manager - Design (General Application)

Khatib & Alami International; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Khatib & Alami International is actively seeking a Project Manager - Design for future opportunities in Riyadh. The role manages moderate-to-complex [sector] design projects, coordinating budgets, schedules and client relations, while leading cross-functional teams and ensuring delivery within K&A quality standards.

The ideal candidate has a minimum 12+ years in [sector] design, leadership experience, PMP certification, and strong English skills; Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering or MBA is preferred.
• PMP certification is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect project requirements and manage client relations.
• Develop and maintain project baselines, budgets, and schedules.
• Coordinate design teams across disciplines and ensure quality control.
• Prepare period progress reports for leadership.
• Support tender processes and contract issues as needed.

Skills

PMP certification

Project management software

Analytical & problem solving

Interpersonal & leadership

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering or MBA

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager - Design (General Application)

Start Date: 1-December-2026

Job Location: Riyadh

Number of Openings: 1

Job Summary

Position published for future Job Opportunities with below Job Summary/Description :

The Project Manager is a senior member of the [Sector] team in K&A. He is responsible for the management of [sector] projects of moderate complexity, including team management, technical management, schedule and cost control, quality management, risk management and client management throughout the project lifecycle. He is accountable for the delivery of [sector] design projects of moderate complexity in accordance with project budgets and schedules while satisfying all technical and quality projects requirements. While doing so, the jobholder is the main client counterpart and ensures client requirements are handled in a professional manner, while maintaining a positive and reputable company image in all interactions. The jobholder is expected to progressively support and work on more complex projects, as needed. He shall stay abreast of the latest trends and developments in the project management space and adopt best project management practices, where applicable.

• Develop and seek approval for project budget baselines, including man-hour costs, expenses and contingencies
• Manage project budgets and resource allocation, ensuring the adherence to allocated budgets, for [sector] design projects of moderate complexity

Key Responsibilities (Customer Focus)

• Collect and analyze client requirements for [sector] design projects of moderate complexity
• Manage client relations, including managing project expectations and sharing project progress and issues / risks
• Ensure client satisfaction with [sector] design deliverables

Key Responsibilities (Internal Business Process)

• Manage [sector] design projects of moderate complexity, including schedule and cost control, team management, client management and risk management
• Develop project management plans, including schedule baselines, project scope baselines, man-hour estimates, quality plans, budgets and risk plans for [sector] design projects of moderate complexity
• Develop scope baseline, detailed work breakdown structures, project activities and critical path charts for [sector] design projects of moderate complexity
• Provide input on project procurement needs, including external specialty suppliers, as needed
• Lead internal and external project kick-off meetings and ensure stakeholders are aligned
• Manage the design teams during the execution of design projects across all design stages, including concept design, schematic design, draft final design and construction documents
• Coordinate with technical design team leaders for addressing clients’ technical issues, reviewing designs, obtaining approvals, etc. for [sector] design projects of moderate complexity
• Lead the coordination with other design departments to integrate designs at all stages (e.g. Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Buildings, etc.) for [sector] design projects of moderate complexity
• Support the Quantity Surveying team with the preparation of tender documents, such as BOQs, specifications, Conditions of Contract, etc.
• Manage sub-consultants and ensure deliverables are in accordance with scope, schedule and budget
• Perform quality assurance and ensure the quality of design deliverables is consistent with K&A standards
• Guide design verification, peer reviews and other quality control activities
• Lead design validation and reviews with client counterparts and authorities, as needed
• Provide support during the tender process, including managing bid queries, support in evaluation of bids and support of clients during the negotiation and award process, as needed
• Support during the supervision stage, as needed, including responding to contractors’ RFIs and solving design conflicts, in coordination with local design support teams
• Work with design support in Geographies to support projects, such as client coordination, authorities approvals
• Liaise with the Contracts Department to resolve any contractual issues for projects of moderate complexity, as needed
• Manage changes in project scope, potential risks and contingency plans, as needed
• Guide the preparation of invoices for K&A’s deliverables, in coordination with Resident Managers and local Finance teams
• Prepare periodic project progress reports, raising major issues to the Director / Senior Manager - Project Management and the Infrastructure Project Control Unit

Key Responsibilities (Learning & Growth)

• Conduct project close-out activities capturing lessons learned and successful / unsuccessful project elements
• Guide the uploading of design deliverables into K&A’s knowledge repository, as needed

Qualification, Technical Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business Administration is preferred
• PMP certification
• Knowledge of [sector] design, covering specializations
• Solid knowledge in all aspects of project management
• Excellent knowledge of project management software
• Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities
• Good understanding of quality control and risk management
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of stakeholders, including senior management, clients and various departments
• Proficiency in spoken and written English; Arabic is an advantage

Overall Experience Required to Execute this Role

• 12+ years of industry experience in [sector] design of which at least 2 years are in a leadership position

Specific Experience Required to Execute this Role

• 12+ years of experience in the [sector] design in a top tier regional / multinational engineering consultancy firm
• Minimum 2 years of experience in project management especially in [sector] design projects
• Experience and track record in managing [sector] design projects within one or more specializations
• Significant experience within the Middle East