Sr. Project Manager

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

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Fit Out & Supervision in Riyadh to lead complex on-site projects and ensure engineering compliance. You will drive project execution across multiple fit-out initiatives, supervise staff, and safeguard quality and profitability on every phase of the program.

The role requires deep expertise in construction delivery, risk mitigation, and client management, with a track record of mentoring other project managers and delivering projects within budget and

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressive project management experience in fit out, supervision, and construction delivery.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex fit out and supervision projects with technical and engineering complexities.
• Proven track record of delivering projects within planned profit margins while maintaining quality standards and engineering specifications.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, design specifications, and engineering compliance requirements.
• Extensive experience in on-site supervision and engineering oversight with demonstrated ability to ensure regulatory and technical adherence.
• Proven leadership experience mentoring and directing Project Managers across multiple project portfolios.
• Advanced risk identification and mitigation expertise, particularly with Risk Triggering Factors (RTF) in construction environments.
• Demonstrated ability to minimize claims exposure through rigorous quality control and site management excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manages portfolio of clients with multiple fit out and supervision projects, ensuring technical excellence and engineering compliance throughout execution.
• Responsible for delivering assigned revenues from specific clients through repeat business generated by flawless project execution and superior site supervision.
• Consistently delivers planned profit margins while maintaining quality standards and engineering specifications.
• Completes projects without write-downs or multiplier erosion, with particular attention to fit out scope and supervision requirements.
• Typically manages complex projects involving RTF (Risk Triggering Factors), particularly those with technical and engineering complexities.
• Oversees more complex clients and fit out projects, providing on-site supervision and engineering oversight to ensure compliance with design specifications and building codes.
• Exercises decision-making authority and directs other Project Managers in identifying risk and uncertainty, developing mitigation strategies specific to fit out and supervision activities.
• Directs staff to minimize exposure to claims through rigorous site supervision, quality control, and adherence to engineering standards.
• Supervises and mentors Project Managers overseeing multiple fit out projects or program portfolios, ensuring consistent technical delivery and site management excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

On-site supervision

Construction delivery

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Job description

Company Description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Sr. Project Manager - Fit Out & Supervision

• Manages portfolio of clients with multiple fit out and supervision projects, ensuring technical excellence and engineering compliance throughout execution.
• Responsible for delivering assigned revenues from specific clients through repeat business generated by flawless project execution and superior site supervision.
• Consistently delivers planned profit margins while maintaining quality standards and engineering specifications.
• Completes projects without write-downs or multiplier erosion, with particular attention to fit out scope and supervision requirements.
• Typically manages complex projects involving RTF (Risk Triggering Factors), particularly those with technical and engineering complexities.
• Oversees more complex clients and fit out projects, providing on-site supervision and engineering oversight to ensure compliance with design specifications and building codes.
• Exercises decision-making authority and directs other Project Managers in identifying risk and uncertainty, developing mitigation strategies specific to fit out and supervision activities.
• Directs staff to minimize exposure to claims through rigorous site supervision, quality control, and adherence to engineering standards.
• Supervises and mentors Project Managers overseeing multiple fit out projects or program portfolios, ensuring consistent technical delivery and site management excellence.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 15 years of progressive project management experience in fit out, supervision, and construction delivery
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related engineering discipline
• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex fit out and supervision projects with technical and engineering complexities
• Proven track record of delivering projects within planned profit margins while maintaining quality standards and engineering specifications
• Strong knowledge of building codes, design specifications, and engineering compliance requirements
• Extensive experience in on-site supervision and engineering oversight with demonstrated ability to ensure regulatory and technical adherence
• Proven leadership experience mentoring and directing Project Managers across multiple project portfolios
• Advanced risk identification and mitigation expertise, particularly with Risk Triggering Factors (RTF) in construction environments
• Demonstrated ability to minimize claims exposure through rigorous quality control and site management excellence

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration
• Experience managing large-scale client portfolios with repeat business generation
• Expertise in RTF analysis and complex project risk assessment
• Background in both design and execution phases of fit out projects
• Experience with engineering compliance documentation and building code interpretation

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Work Location Model

On-Site