Senior Construction Manager

Decima International; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Decima International is seeking a seasoned Construction Project Manager to lead data center development projects across the Middle East and beyond. You will manage client relationships, coordinate design, engineering controls, and construction activities to deliver on time and within budget.

In this role you will mentor junior staff, develop project strategies, and pursue new business opportunities, including proposals and contract negotiations, in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction project management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in construction, civil engineering, structure engineering, architecture engineering, project management, or related technical fields.
• Master's in Construction Management is preferred.
• BSc Degree in Construction Engineering is preferred.
• Earned Value Management experience is a plus.
• Active PMI/CCMA/PMI certification involvement is beneficial.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• CCM certification is a plus.
• Strong background in data center development and construction.

Responsibilities

• Establish a strong client relationship and communicate with technical and management-level personnel.
• Manage assigned work from start to close out across all aspects of delivery.
• Prepare PowerPoint decks and present progress to management.
• Review project plans, requirements, and specifications.
• Prepare RFPs and support contractor selection and award.
• Work with contractors to establish CPM baseline schedules.
• Perform risk analyses and provide mitigation recommendations.
• Facilitate project meetings and maintain accurate minutes and actions.
• Review progress, pay applications, and invoices.
• Conduct feasibility studies and site surveys; liaise with designers, engineers, and construction managers.
• Support business development through strategy, positioning, proposals, and negotiations.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Multi-project management

Client representation

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction

Master's in Construction Management

BSc. Degree in Construction Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Decima International is a professional services company providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in To accomplish this Decima International s founders established a simple yet powerful formula Approach each client engagement as a partnership create an environment that attracts the most talented professionals and allows them to flourish and regulate growth to maintain excellence in our service standards We are looking for a driven and capable Construction Project Manager to support us with the development of multiple data center projects for one of the top technology clients in the world This client-facing role requires strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills the ability to self-direct client representation and an emphasis on strong project management fundamentals Must be able to manage multiple projects concurrently and across multiple regions A strong background in data center development design engineering controls and operational requirements is a big plus You will play an integral role in mentoring staff forming long-term relationships with clients and pursuing new work including strategy development positioning proposing and negotiating contracts We re looking to bring in dedicated individuals with a passion for innovation and talent for multitasking in a fast-paced environment We will help you grow pursue and fulfill what inspires you so we can make big impacts on the world together

RESPONSIBILITIES

Versed in modern project management techniques within complex multi-functional organizations have an understanding and knowledge of engineering design procurement and contracting safety construction and commissioning Establish a strong relationship with the client and communicate with both technical and management-level personnel Manage assigned work from start to close out covering all aspects related to work delivery in order to ensure that the work is conducted in a timely and effective manner Prepare PowerPoint decks and present to management on progress findings and recommendations Review project plans requirements and specifications Prepare RFPs and support the process of contractor selection and contract award Work with contractors to establish CPM baseline schedules Perform resource analyses to identify potential bottlenecks and resource strainIdentify project risks gaps and opportunities and provide recommendations to stakeholders to mitigate the impact of these risks and take advantage of opportunities Facilitate run and chair project meetings including OAC meetings and maintain accurate meeting minutes and action items Review and validate project progress contractor pay applications and invoices Carry out financial and technical appraisals of project options Perform feasibility studies site surveys and liaison with designers engineers superintendents and construction managers as required Support business development efforts by contributing to strategy development positioning proposing and negotiating contracts Perform other related duties as required and assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

15+ years of construction project management experienceBachelor's degree in construction, civil engineering, structure engineering, architecture engineering, project management, or related technical fieldsAn excellent understanding of construction, civil, structural, and architectural disciplinesStrong working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, contract management, project delivery methods, building systems/components, and technologyExperience developing various types of reports, targeting different audiencesExperience in client-facing positionsDemonstrated ability to understand technical and complicated construction programs and the ability to communicate progress to both technical and management-level personnelStrong communication skills, including the ability to communicate with any audience clearly and accuratelyProficient in Microsoft Office programsMaster's in Construction ManagementBSc. Degree in Construction EngineeringEarned Value Management experienceActive membership in PMI, CCMA, or similar associationsProject Management Professional (PMP) certificationCertified Construction Manager (CCM) certificationStrong background in data center development and construction