Project Manager

About the Role

ECEC East Consulting Engineering Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a high-end hotel project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves overseeing the project from construction commencement through to handover, ensuring timely completion within budget and to the highest quality standards, in full alignment with international hotel brand requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the hotel project through all phases: pre-construction, construction execution, commissioning, and final handover, ensuring delivery within the agreed scope, budget, and schedule.
• Develop detailed construction schedules, resource plans, and cash flow forecasts. Monitor progress against the baseline, implement corrective actions, and manage cost variations to maintain the approved budget.
• Oversee the performance of the main contractor, subcontractors, supervision consultants, design consultants, and specialist vendors, ensuring contractual compliance and quality standards.
• Coordinate between the owner, hotel brand, design team, consultants, and contractors to ensure smooth information flow, efficient decision-making, and balanced stakeholder interests.
• Ensure all construction work complies with the hotel brand's MEP, fit-out, and operational standards. Oversee mock-up room approvals, material submittals, and final quality inspections.
• Ensure the project fully complies with the Saudi Building Code, municipal permit requirements, and all relevant regulatory authorities.
• Identify construction risks (schedule, cost, quality, safety) and develop mitigation strategies. Establish and maintain a strong safety culture on site.
• Provide regular written and verbal progress reports to senior management and project stakeholders, covering schedule, cost, risk, quality, and key decision points.
• Lead commissioning, snagging, final acceptance, and a smooth transition to the hotel operations team.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A proven track record of delivering hotel, resort, or large-scale mixed-use developments.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in project management.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC region is required.

Work Environment

This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and operates on a full-time basis. The Project Manager will work within a dynamic environment focused on delivering a high-end hotel project to international standards.

Company Overview

ECEC East Consulting Engineering Company is committed to delivering projects that meet the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction. We are seeking a dedicated professional to contribute to our project success in the region.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.