Project Manager

About the Role

DAR ENGINEERING is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to lead and oversee the successful delivery of a major high-rise building project in Makkah. This full-time role requires a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in contract management, design coordination, construction supervision, project execution, and project controls. The Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the project is delivered in accordance with the approved scope, contractual requirements, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall planning, management, and delivery of the project from inception through completion and handover.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership throughout the design and construction phases.
• Oversee and coordinate design development, construction supervision, and site execution activities.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, project specifications, approved drawings, and applicable standards.
• Manage and administer contracts in accordance with FIDIC principles and other relevant construction contract requirements.
• Monitor project progress against approved schedules, budgets, and key milestones.
• Establish and maintain effective project management procedures, controls, reporting, and governance mechanisms.
• Identify project risks, delays, and potential issues and implement appropriate mitigation and corrective actions.
• Lead coordination among the client, consultants, contractors, designers, and other key stakeholders.
• Review and provide direction on project programmes, resource requirements, progress reports, and recovery plans.
• Oversee construction supervision activities to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with project requirements.
• Manage contractual matters, including variations, claims, extensions of time, and other project-related issues.
• Provide regular project updates and executive-level reporting to senior management and the client.
• Ensure successful project completion, testing, commissioning, handover, and close-out.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, specifically within high-rise building projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in contract management, design coordination, construction supervision, project execution, and project controls.
• Strong understanding of FIDIC principles and construction contract requirements.

Work Environment and Benefits

This role is based in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, with potential for work in Riyadh. DAR ENGINEERING offers a collaborative and supportive work environment, providing opportunities to work on landmark projects. The company values its employees and offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Relocation support is available for suitable candidates.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application online by clicking 'Apply'. DAR Engineering is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, age, marital status, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Next Steps

Our Talent Acquisition team will contact shortlisted candidates after reviewing applications. The selection process typically includes two interview stages, with the initial interview often conducted virtually and the final stage in person, aligning with the role's location. We encourage you to regularly check for updates and explore future opportunities with DAR Engineering.