Contract jobs in Saudi Arabia

We are urgently looking for a Project Manager for one of our clients in the Energy Sector in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Nationality: Any

Years of Experience: 5 years

Educational Qualification: The ideal candidate must have a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and be capable of Attesting in the Saudi Council of Engineers, with experience in overhead transmission lines or substations.

Competitive salary including other benefits:

Locally available candidates with transferable Iqama (only) are considered for this position.

Notice Period: Immediate joiners or a maximum of one month notice period.

Job Summary: Work with Project Manager as part of a project management team to ensure successful implementation of Long-Term Operation and Maintenance projects with a focus on customer satisfaction and improved profitability.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ensure efficient, timely and profitable performance of the contract.
• Overall management of all project staff.
• Safe execution of the project through the project safety plan and procedures.
• Implement all aspects of project quality management and control through the project quality plan and procedures.
• Ensure qualified manpower is available and mobilized in a timely manner, as required.
• Review project progress on all aspects (material submittals, drawings and actual site construction) with senior site staff regularly and take corrective actions to meet the project program.
• Manage contract documentation and ensure variations/claims are submitted accurately and on time, with effective follow-up for settlement within agreed timelines. Focus on value engineering, cost control and profitability targets.
• Review executing methods, resources, sequencing, testing and commissioning parameters based on technical specifications.
• Recommend the award of subcontract work to EVP.
• Review all purchase orders for technical requirements, delivery schedules and commercial terms prior to signing.
• Issue necessary instructions to sub-contractors/suppliers on all contractual matters.
• Coordinate with project engineers and quantity surveyors on contract changes and variations and ensure timely resolutions.
• Prepare cost and profitability statements and submit to EVP.
• Liaise with client PM and staff on issues affecting the project on a regular basis.
• Coordinate with Client Project Manager on technical and construction issues through weekly coordination meetings and as required.
• Approve supplier and sub-contractor invoices and other project expenses; release payments.
• Manage customer relationships for positive referrals and potential strategic partnerships.
• Contribute to Quality, Business Excellence & KM initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.