Project Manager -

Role Overview

Project Manager with HanmiGlobal Saudi in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role leads a multidisciplinary PMCM team at work package level as part of a mega multi-work package land and infrastructure development program delivered on behalf of a major government entity. Reports to Program Director.

Role Purpose

Lead the day-to-day delivery of a major land development and infrastructure project on behalf of the client, overseeing the Developer, contractors, consultants, utility providers, and stakeholders throughout the construction and handover phases. Serve as the primary point of contact between the Program Management Office and the project delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Leadership

• Lead overall delivery of the assigned project package on behalf of the client throughout design, construction, testing, commissioning, handover, and close-out.
• Manage the multidisciplinary site management team comprising engineering, commercial, planning, quality, HSE, contracts, interface, construction management and supervision personnel.
• Lead the Site Management Team and mentor and develop the project delivery team while promoting collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Construction Management & Oversight

• Oversee construction activities to ensure safe, efficient, and timely delivery of roads, utilities, drainage, irrigation, telecommunications, public realm, and associated infrastructure works.
• Monitor the performance of the design and build developer, contractors, consultants, and utility providers to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, approved designs, project specifications, and client requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary technical reviews to resolve engineering, construction, and interface issues affecting project delivery.

Schedule & Progress Monitoring

• Ensure compliance with approved design and construction schedules and monitor progress against key project milestones.
• Lead weekly and monthly progress meetings with contractors, consultants, utility agencies, and client representatives.
• Review monthly project reports covering progress, cost, schedule, quality, HSE performance, risks, issues, and key achievements.
• Review contractor recovery plans, mitigation measures, and acceleration proposals where project delays are identified.

Commercial Administration & Controls

• Oversee commercial administration including progress measurement, variations, claims, cost monitoring, and payment recommendations.
• Ensure implementation of project quality management systems, inspection procedures, testing requirements, and non-conformance management.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Manage project risks through proactive identification, mitigation planning, and regular updates to project risk registers.
• Coordinate approvals with statutory authorities and utility providers to support uninterrupted project execution.

Stakeholder Management

• Ensure effective stakeholder engagement and interface management between all participating organizations.

Project Handover

• Lead project handover activities, defect management, close-out documentation, and final acceptance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from an accredited university.
• Professional registration or Chartered Engineer status is preferred.
• Minimum 20 years of professional experience in infrastructure, land development, or major urban development programs.
• Minimum 10 years managing multidisciplinary Program Management, PMCM and Construction Supervision teams.
• Demonstrated experience delivering major land and/or infrastructure developments within Saudi Arabia or the GCC.
• Previous experience working on client-side, PMCM, or consultancy assignments is essential.
• Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts, construction management, program controls, and commercial administration.
• Experience coordinating government authorities, utility providers, and multiple contractors.

Skills & Competencies

• Project Leadership
• Program Management, PMCM, and Construction Supervision
• Land and Infrastructure Development Delivery
• Contract Administration
• Program Controls
• Commercial Management
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Quality Management
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Strategic Planning
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.