Project Manager (Saudi)

SGS Australia; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 281,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

A global testing and certification company seeks a candidate with a Degree in Engineering, 20 years of experience, including 10 years in the Middle East, to manage projects and ensure client satisfaction. Responsibilities include acting as an interface with client organizations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and overseeing project management. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on critical inspections in the power industry.

Qualifications

• 20 years of experience, with at least 10 years in the Middle East.
• 5 years in Inspection functions in the Power Industry or similar.
• Fluency in English, proficiency in Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact with SEC for project coordination.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements.
• Oversee project management and client relations.

Skills

Communication in English

Teamwork

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as a single point contact with SEC.
• To establish effective coordination between SEC and employees for relevant documentation and job specific requirements.
• Responsible to the Client for the timely and effective execution of the project by SGS assigned personnel, locally and internationally.
• To monitor and measure the implementation H&S KPI’s for Self and subordinates.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate to the highest standards of ethics, in accordance with the SGS Code of Ethics and Integrity.
• Comply and implement SGS Health & Safety Requirements.
• Comply and implement SGS QMS requirements.
• Dealing with Client organization concerning all matters related to the project.
• Overall project management including implementation of the Quality Management System and necessary practices in the execution of the project.
• Ensuring that the commercial matters related to this contract are properly implemented in the local SGS organizations.
• Attending if required a Kick-off meeting with Client along with SGS Project Coordinator and Local Representatives.
• Planning and Initiating mobilization / demobilization of necessary resources to perform agreed scope of work.
• Being the interface between Client organization and SGS offices on an escalated level for all commercial matters.
• Preparing and dispatching Invoices for Clients.
• Preparing Payroll of all employees, checking with the timesheets.
• Data entry of the entire employee's timesheet.
• Provide support to Industrial Service Manager in the preparation of unbilled revenue statement.
• Provide support in vehicle hire, vehicle maintenance and vehicle utility.
• Handling Petty Cash review for SEC team.
• Making / arranging annual vacation plan of employees in this project, along with airline booking.
• Arrange with HR for visa processing, exit re-entry for SEC Team.
• Correspondence with different Travel Agencies, car rental companies, Hotel booking in coordination with SEC.
• Coordination / Correspondence with SEC Security for getting required access for employees during projects execution.
• Co-ordinating various on-going activities of projects such as purchasing, coordination with sub-contractors.
• Follow-up with SEC for outstanding payments.
• To document the complaints / NCR's of customers and take initiatives in discussion with the Business Manager / Quality Representative to close them within the stipulated timings.
• To maintain the confidentiality requirements in each activity during the service period.
• Ensure the best quality of execution.
• Optimize resource allocation and manage project teams effectively.
• Monitoring and achieving the set QMS Quality Objectives and H&S KPI’s for self and subordinates.
• Monitor the team attendance in Monthly safe talks.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification is a Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum experience of 20 years, of which 10 years shall be in the Middle East.
• Must have experience of a minimum of 5 years in carrying out Inspection functions in Power Industry or similar industry.
• Must be able to communicate in English language, both written and spoken in a professional level.
• Proficiency in Arabic language is an advantage, but not a must.
• Computer skills (Excel, word, power point etc.)

Additional Information

• Able to work with a team towards a common goal.
• Able to provide strong support to Managers.
• Able to work independently and to coordinate several activities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of ISO standards, HSE requirements.
• Able to interact with all levels of management, suppliers and clients.
• Good communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Acts quickly and decisively.
• Works well under pressure.
• Fluent in English and local language desirable.
• Applies judgement and acts according to the SGS Code of ethics and integrity.