Senior Project Manager

Dar Al Riyadh Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Dar Al Riyadh Group in Riyadh seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead delivery of large-scale construction projects. You will plan, supervise, and hand over projects, coordinating with clients and stakeholders to ensure objectives and contracts are met.

The role requires a bachelor's in engineering, Saudi SCE classification, and 8+ years (Saudi) or 15+ years (non-Saudi) of relevant experience, with a proven track record delivering projects for government entities.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in project management and construction supervision.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale projects with Saudi government entities.
• Valid professional classification from the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE).

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery, including planning, execution, construction supervision, monitoring, and handover.
• Act as the primary client contact ensuring alignment with objectives and contractual obligations.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors for timely delivery.
• Oversee schedules, budgets, resources, milestones, and performance reporting.
• Monitor progress, identify delays and risks, implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, HSE standards, and quality procedures.
• Oversee contract administration, variations, claims assessment, and financial performance.
• Maintain risk registers, develop mitigation measures, and resolve escalated issues.
• Coordinate with Saudi government entities on requirements, approvals, and delivery matters.
• Lead progress meetings and provide clear reports on performance and risks.
• Drive process improvements and ensure closeout and handover.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Construction supervision

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

• Lead project delivery, including planning, execution, construction supervision, monitoring, and handover.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the client, ensuring alignment with project objectives, contractual obligations, and stakeholder expectations.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors to ensure coordinated and timely delivery.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, resources, milestones, and performance reporting.
• Monitor construction progress, identify delays and delivery risks, and implement corrective action plans.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable requirements, HSE standards, and quality procedures.
• Oversee contract administration, variations, claims assessment, and financial performance in coordination with the relevant specialists.
• Maintain project risk registers, develop mitigation measures, and resolve escalated issues and crises.
• Coordinate with Saudi government entities and relevant authorities on project requirements, approvals, and delivery matters.
• Lead progress meetings and provide clear reports covering performance, risks, decisions required, and recovery actions.
• Drive process improvements and ensure effective project closeout, documentation, and handover.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Valid professional classification from the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE).
• Saudi candidates: Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• Non-Saudi candidates: Minimum 15 years of relevant experience.
• Strong experience in project management and project implementation/construction supervision.
• Proven experience managing and delivering large-scale projects.Demonstrated professional track record of working directly with Saudi government entities.