Handover / Completions Manager

Role Overview

Handover / Completions Manager at JASARA PMC. The role is responsible for managing and overseeing the end-of-project phase, ensuring all construction works are completed, tested, documented, and handed over to the client in full compliance with contractual, regulatory, and quality requirements. This role ensures a smooth transition from construction to operation.

Company Overview

Jasara Program Management Company (Jasara PMC) is a leading Joint Venture between Public Investment Fund (PIF), Jacobs, and Saudi Aramco, established to deliver world-class program management services across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Jasara plays a key role in supporting the realization of Saudi Vision 2030, particularly in delivering giga-projects and large-scale infrastructure developments.

Role Purpose

To manage the end-of-project phase and ensure all construction works are completed, tested, documented, and handed over to the client in full compliance with contractual, regulatory, and quality requirements, while ensuring a smooth transition from construction to operation.

Key Responsibilities

Project Completion Strategy

• Develop and implement a comprehensive handover and completion strategy.
• Define completion milestones, timelines, and deliverables aligned with the overall project plan.
• Lead readiness reviews to ensure all disciplines are aligned for project close-out.

Snagging & Close-Out Management

• Manage and oversee snagging and de-snagging processes.
• Ensure timely identification, tracking, and closure of all defects.
• Provide regular reporting on completion status and outstanding items.

Testing & Commissioning Oversight

• Coordinate and monitor all testing and commissioning activities.
• Ensure systems are fully functional and compliant with project specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering, MEP, and specialist teams.

Handover Documentation

• Ensure completeness and accuracy of all required documentation, including as-built drawings, Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manuals, warranties and certifications, and regulatory approvals.
• Maintain structured and auditable document control throughout completion phase.

Client Handover & Stakeholder Engagement

• Manage the formal project handover process to the client or end-user.
• Lead inspections, walkthroughs, and approvals.
• Act as the primary interface during the handover phase with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure all works meet contractual quality and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with QA/QC teams to close non-conformances.
• Drive continuous improvement across close-out activities.

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify potential risks impacting completion timelines.
• Develop mitigation strategies and recovery plans.
• Resolve issues proactively to avoid delays in handover.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of total experience in project delivery.
• Minimum 3–5 years in handover, completions, or project close-out roles.
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure or giga-projects preferred.