Senior Projects Manager

About Havelock One Interiors

Since 1998, Havelock One Interiors has operated 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 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Havelock One Interiors is seeking experienced leaders to advance its business.

Role Summary

Havelock One Interiors is seeking a Senior Projects Manager to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves the overall planning, coordination, and control of fast-track fit-out projects from inception to completion. The projects span sectors such as Hospitality, Hotels, High-End Residential, Palaces, F&B, Retail, Entertainment, Health, and Education. The primary purpose of this role is to deliver financially viable projects that meet client requirements, are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Work towards the creation and execution of business development strategies aligned 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 and plan risk management and responses.
• Specify project objectives and plans, including scope delineation, 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 of construction progress.
• 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 all local municipality and government approvals required for project operation and handover.
• Verify and control changes in scope and costs.
• Control project invoicing and final accounting.
• Monitor and control risks.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• At least 15 years of relevant work experience in an interior fit-out contracting company.
• A proven track record as a successful leader in project management within fit-out contracting businesses.
• Academic qualification, preferably a University Degree, in a technical discipline.
• Experience in managing a team.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage single or multiple projects from award through implementation to handover.
• Successful track record of working on projects such as Hospitality, Hotels, High-End Residential, Palaces, F&B, Retail, Entertainment, Health, and Education.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Strong technical, execution, and commercial abilities with sound knowledge of various trades involved in fit-out contracting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Very good knowledge of the KSA market, including client, subcontractor, and supplier networks, is preferred.
• Proficiency in the latest developments in the fit-out market, including current trends and news, with the ability to suggest ideas to enhance the company's industry presence and brand.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work on projects across Saudi Arabia.

Work Environment

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and involves working on projects across the country. The company offers an established work environment with a loyal and respectful corporate culture.