Senior Projects Manager

About Havelock One Interiors

Since 1998, Havelock One Interiors has established itself as a leading turnkey fit-out service provider in the Middle East. The company specializes in interior contracting and the manufacturing of bespoke joinery, metalworks, and sophisticated shop fittings. Due to expansion in the key growth market of Saudi Arabia, Havelock One Interiors is seeking experienced leaders to advance its business.

The Role of Senior Projects Manager

Havelock One Interiors is seeking a Senior Projects Manager to join the team in Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is based in Riyadh, though projects are located across the country, requiring flexibility and adaptability. The Senior Projects Manager is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and control of fast-track fit-out projects from inception to completion, ensuring client requirements are met. The primary objective is to deliver financially viable projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Work towards the creation and execution of business development strategy in line with company goals.
• Research and build relationships with new clients.
• Attend industry functions and provide feedback on market and creative trends.
• Supervise the end-to-end tendering process.
• Identify stakeholders and plan communications.
• Develop project management plans and schedules, ensuring activities are clearly defined.
• Plan procurement in line with project schedules.
• Identify risks and plan risk management and responses.
• Specify project objectives and plans, including scope, budgeting, scheduling, performance requirements, and subcontractor selection.
• Interface with the project team to share best practices and ensure effective resource utilization.
• Implement operations through coordination and control of planning, design, estimating, contracting, and construction.
• Maintain accurate records as construction progresses.
• Oversee construction sites and manage vendors and trades.
• Analyze and share regular updates on site operations with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain communication with clients.
• Direct and manage project execution, ensuring all works are monitored, coordinated, and controlled.
• Acquire, develop, and manage the project team.
• Conduct and administer procurement.
• Distribute project information to relevant stakeholders.
• Perform quality assurance and control throughout the project life cycle.
• Manage local municipality and government approvals for project operation and handover.
• Verify and control changes in scope and costs.
• Control project invoicing and final accounting.
• Monitor and control risks.

Required Experience and Skills

• Over 10 years of experience in project management.
• Ability to effectively manage single or multiple projects from award through implementation to handover.
• Strong technical and commercial abilities.
• Good knowledge of the Saudi Arabian market, including networks of clients, sub-contractors, and suppliers, is preferred.
• Successful track record working on projects such as Hospitality, Hotels, High-End Residential, Palaces, F&B, Retail, Entertainment, Health, and Education.
• Good knowledge of the latest developments in the fit-out market, including current trends and news influencing the market.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working on various projects across the country, requiring a flexible and adaptable approach. Havelock One Interiors offers an established work environment and a corporate culture that values loyalty and respect.