Senior Project Manager (J26-080)

**Location :** Riyadh, Saudi Arabia **Industry:** Construction **Availability:** Immediate **Overview** We are seeking a seasoned **Senior Project Manager** to lead major building projects within the Gulf region, including KSA. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep construction supervision expertise, strong contractual acumen, and the ability to manage complex stakeholder environments across multiple projects. This is a leadership-level position for someone who has already delivered large-scale building developments within a top-tier consultancy environment. **Key Responsibilities** * Provide executive oversight for large building projects from inception through completion * Lead construction supervision teams, ensuring compliance with scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards * Manage client relationships at a senior level and act as the primary point of escalation * Oversee contractor and supplier performance, ensuring contractual obligations are fulfilled * Administer contracts, variations, claims, and dispute resolution processes * Ensure adherence to international engineering standards and applicable codes * Supervise planning and scheduling activities (Primavera or equivalent tools) * Monitor project financial performance and risk exposure * Coordinate multiple concurrent projects where required * Lead internal reporting and executive-level presentations **Mandatory Qualifications** * **Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil Engineering or Architecture)** * **PMP Certification** * **Master’s Degree in Construction Management Engineering** (preferred) * **Chartered Professional Engineer certification or equivalent** (preferred) **Required Skills & Competencies** * Advanced knowledge of construction supervision methodologies * Strong command of various contract types (FIDIC and equivalent frameworks) * Deep understanding of RFP processes and tender evaluation * Proven leadership and stakeholder management capabilities * Excellent written and verbal **communication skills in Arabic and English** * High-level proficiency in **planning and scheduling software** (Primavera or similar) * Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools * Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously **Experience Requirements** * **Overall : Minimum 13 years** in the construction industry (building sector) * **At least 13 years** within a reputable regional or multinational consultancy * Demonstrated expertise in construction supervision of building projects * Delivered no fewer than two large-scale building developments * Extensive exposure to: + Client management + Contractor and supplier coordination + Contract administration + Quality assurance and control + Claims and dispute management * Proven industry experience within the Gulf region and KSA **Job Category:** Construction **Job Type:** Construction Management **Job Location:** Riyadh Saudi Arabia