Senior Project Manager (Mixed use) - PMC background

slihrms; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

slihrms in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Project Manager based in AlUla to lead development strategies for mixed-use assets. You will oversee Client consultants, drive feasibility analyses, ensure governance compliance, and manage risk across the project lifecycle.

The role requires 15+ years of pre-contract experience in similar assets, strong leadership and communication skills, budget oversight, stakeholder engagement, and a proactive, organized approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or urban planning required.
• 15+ years in project management for mixed-use assets.
• In-depth knowledge of mixed-use assets, regulations, best practices.
• Strong leadership with ability to motivate diverse teams.
• Proven track record delivering complex projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Exceptional time management and ability to manage priorities.
• Adaptability to changing requirements and challenges.
• Commitment to safety standards and governance compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop project development strategy and feasibility reports.
• Coordinate PMC resources and oversee Client consultants.
• Ensure budgets are established and design stays within constraints.
• Identify and mitigate project risks throughout lifecycle.
• Maintain clear stakeholder communication and governance compliance.
• Ensure quality assurance of all deliverables.
• Track progress and report status to stakeholders.
• Support procurement strategies and tender processes.
• Manage changes in scope, schedule, or resources.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/urban planning

PMP certification

Job description

Job Description

Overview

The Senior Project Manager will act as senior-level professional, project based in AlUla KSA, responsible to assist the Client at the Development Stage (RIBA 1-4) and oversee the Client appointed Consultants on projects, in accordance with the PMC Development scope of services. The role requires active and direct involvement in the day-2-day project management services, pro-active and organised approach, strong leadership and communication skills, project development management skills, and a comprehensive understanding of Mixed-Use Asset types. Key outcomes include assessing business case feasibility proposals, updating development strategies in relation to destinations having varied mixed-use plans, including sensitive heritage and restoration projects, and producing executive level presentation reports to support Client reporting obligations.

Your role

• Project Development Strategy and Feasibility: Assist the Client to manage the SME to produce the business case feasibility reports and assess the deliverables in terms of the SME framework, AlUla vision, the destination strategy, feasibility of the proposed development options considering benchmarking, demand, funding budgets and alternative third party investment options, etc.
• Team Coordination: Assist the Client Development Director, coordinate the PMC resources permitted to be deployed by the Client for the project and oversee the Consultants appointed by the Client such as SMEs, Lead Design Consultants (LDC), Cost Consultant (CC), etc.
• Budget Management: Ensuring the project budgets are established by the appointed Client Cost Consultant and assist with ensuring that the design is developed within the allocated financial constraints.
• Risk Assessment: Manage the risks and challenges throughout the project lifecycle and develop mitigation strategies to address them effectively.
• Stakeholder Communication: Assist the Client with Stakeholder management for clear and regular communication with key stakeholders, including client's functions/management, regulatory authorities, and other relevant parties.
• Governance Compliance and Regulations: Assist the Client to comply with all D&C Governance policies and procedures such as Gateways, etc., ensure that the project adheres to all Client related governance, regulations, work instructions, safety standards, and legal requirements.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor and maintain high-quality standards throughout the project, ensuring that all deliverables meet established criteria.
• Progress Tracking and Reporting: Regularly track project progress, analyse performance metrics, and provide status reports to stakeholders, in conjunction with the Excellence Controls Reporting Team.
• Procurement: Assist the Client in producing the Procurement Strategies in accordance with approved Delivery Strategy. Produce TRFQ Tender enquiries for Consultancy Services and manage Consultants to produce Tender RFP Documents for Construction.
• Change Management: Manage the changes in project scope, schedule or resources and ensure that any modifications are documented and communicated appropriately.

About you

• Education: A bachelor's degree in engineering/ urban planning, or a related field qualification is required. PMP in project management and MBA are advantageous.
• Experience: Project Management at pre-contract stage with overall 15+ years' experience for Mixed-Use Asset types.
• Industry Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of various Asset types (Mixed-Use), including its regulations, best practices, emerging trends, business case & feasibility assessments, analytics and executive level reporting.
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership abilities with the capability to motivate and manage a diverse team effectively.
• Project Management Expertise: Proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with various stakeholders, both technical and non-technical, producing executive level presentation reports and present project updates and proposals effectively.
• Time Management: Exceptional time management skills to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and unforeseen challenges, ensuring successful project completion.
• Safety Focus: A deep commitment to maintaining project safety standards and prioritizing safety in all aspects of the project.
• Values: Our values are the essence of our company's identity. They represent how we act, speak and behave together, and how we engage with our clients and stakeholders. Selected candidates are required to commit to the AtkinsRéalis values of Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation and Excellence.

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