Senior Project Manager - Roads & Infrastructure

Qiddiya Investment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects in the entertainment and recreation sector. This role involves overseeing project delivery, ensuring adherence to safety standards, and managing stakeholder expectations. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of experience in project management within a contracting or construction environment, showcasing strong leadership and communication skills. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will shape innovative projects and drive the success of a groundbreaking initiative. If you are passionate about project management and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in project management in a construction environment.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead health, safety, and wellbeing culture on the project.
• Manage project scope and ensure changes are documented and approved.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Project Management

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Project Management Software

Aconex

Job description

• Leads the health, Safety, and wellbeing culture on the project, and empowers the Team to execute on health/safety/wellbeing initiatives, specifically Stop Work authority.
• Demonstrates leadership behaviors, in line with the Qiddiya Values, at all times.
• Manages, coaches and mentors junior staff to successfully contribute to the department deliverables.
• Collaborates with Discipline leads, accountable for development, implementation, monitoring, reporting of project plan, schedules, budget and resource allocation.
• Assures the construction plans for planning the project, including design, constructability, methodology, HSE, and delivery are agreed and communicated to the team and implemented.
• Manages project scope, ensuring changes are properly documented and approved through change control process in Aconex.
• Works closely with the Contractors to successfully drive delivery of scope to time and budget.
• Monitors and reports on project progress, identifying and mitigating risks and issues promptly, specifically identifying and removing roadblocks for the team to prevent impact to progress.
• Manages stakeholder expectations and provides regular updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Implements and maintains project management processes, tools, and best practices to ensure standardization and continuous improvement.
• Leads collaboration with cross-functional teams to facilitate the flow of information and coordinate project activities.
• Supports commercial team in contractual requirements supplying supporting evidence, identifying risk and opportunity.
• Inputs into procurement process with constructability reviews and feedback.
• Collaborates with senior management to align projects with the QIC strategic objectives and district-level.
• Performs post-project reviews and retrospectives to identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement contributing to QIC's continuous learning and organizational development.
• Maintains awareness of industry trends, regulations, and best practices to enhance project delivery.
• Oversees the digital document control process in Aconex, providing support and enforcing discipline as needed.
• Identifies, documents, coordinates, and continuously monitors the various interactions and dependencies within project to ensure seamless integration, minimize risks, and contribute to the overall success of the project.
• Ensures the alignment between the design requirements and the contractual requirements by reviewing, identifying gaps, providing feedback, and facilitating the necessary resolution.
• Conducts thorough reviews of design documents to ensure alignment with contractual obligations and specifications.
• Identifies and addresses any gaps or conflicts between the design and contract requirements.
• Participates and leads in the following: project meetings; value engineering sessions; problem resolution discussions; design reviews; spot construction inspections; presentations; periodic checks of project documentation; training sessions for junior employees; evaluations of proposals from consultants and contractors; development of the monthly executive summary for the project; contract and claims negotiations; public outreach events; and other activities as assigned.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree: Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or a related field, preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in project management, leading complex projects from initiation to closure, within Contracting/Construction environment.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale projects and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in project management software and tools.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Professional certifications such as PMP or equivalent are an advantage.

Company Industry

• Entertainment
• Recreation
• Theme Parks

Department / Functional Area

• Projects

Keywords

• Senior Project Manager