Resident Project Manager

House of Consulting Office; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

House of Consulting Office for Consulting Engineers Co. (HCO) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Senior Resident Project Manager to act as the site-based client representative during construction of an industrial/logistics facility.

The role requires leadership over construction execution, adherence to approved designs, programme, quality, HSE, and client standards. The candidate will oversee interfaces between trades, administer contracts, and provide accurate progress information while ensuring

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience delivering industrial/logistics projects.
• Site-based client representative or supervision experience.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC-style contracts.
• GCC experience in Saudi Arabia preferred.
• Arabic native with strong English communication.
• Willingness to be based full-time in Riyadh.

Responsibilities

• Act as site-based client representative during construction.
• Oversee day-to-day construction, review drawings and programme.
• Administer contracts and issue notices.
• Coordinate interfaces between trades; monitor HSE.
• Provide site progress updates and dashboards.
• Support testing, commissioning and handover readiness.
• Maintain site records and reports.

Skills

Construction management

HSE

Contract administration

FIDIC contracts

Arabic (native)

English communication

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree

Job description

House of Consulting Office for Consulting Engineers Co. (HCO) is a multi-disciplinary consulting engineering firm based in Saudi Arabia. HCO provides integrated engineering, planning, and consultancy services, delivering a “one-stop solution” for clients across all stages of project development. We are seeking an experienced Resident Project Manager – Construction/Engineering to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role will act as the site-based client representative during the construction stage of a major industrial/logistics facility, overseeing construction execution and ensuring compliance with approved designs, programme, quality, HSE, contractual requirements, and client standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary site-based client representative through HCO during the construction stage.
• Oversee day-to-day construction activities and monitor compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and baseline programme.
• Administer the contract and draft/issue required contractual notices.
• Manage construction sequencing, coordination, and interfaces between different trades and disciplines.
• Identify construction risks, constraints, delays, and non-compliances and escalated them with clear recommendations.
• Lead site inspections, quality reviews, NCRs, corrective actions, and quality close-out processes.
• Monitor project progress, identify critical-path risks and slippage, and support recovery planning.
• Provide accurate site progress information to the Project Controls Manager.
• Enforce project HSE requirements and client safety standards and monitor contractor HSE performance.
• Support testing, commissioning, and final handover readiness.
• Coordinate with contractors, developers, vendors, and other client-appointed stakeholders.
• Prepare site reports, technical observations, recommendations, weekly progress reports, and dashboards.
• Maintain accurate site records, correspondence logs, and audit-trail documentation.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of experience, with strong experience delivering industrial, logistics, and/or warehouse projects.
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in a site-based client representative, consultant, or construction supervision role.
• Strong understanding of FIDIC-style contracts and contract administration.
• GCC experience is required, with Saudi Arabia experience preferred.
• Strong construction management, site supervision, quality, programme, and HSE knowledge.
• Experience working with international clients and strict project standards is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, coordination, reporting, and escalation skills.
• Native Arabic speaker with strong English communication skills.
• Must be available for a full-time, site-based role in Riyadh.