About the Role
Sundus is seeking a highly organized and proactive Operations Manager / Operations Officer with an architectural background to join our team in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. This direct hire position is crucial for supporting the successful execution of interior fit-out, finishing, and construction projects. The ideal candidate will act as a central point of coordination, ensuring seamless collaboration between site teams, suppliers, subcontractors, designers, consultants, and management to guarantee smooth project delivery, timely execution, and adherence to stringent quality standards. This role demands strong coordination skills, a solid technical understanding of architectural drawings, and hands-on experience in project follow-up and site operations. Successful candidates will be adept at multi-stakeholder coordination, meticulous project tracking, comprehensive documentation, and rigorous quality control, aligning with common expectations for similar roles in the fit-out and construction sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily operations across multiple interior fit-out and finishing projects.
- Follow up diligently on project schedules, progress reports, and all site activities.
- Assist in the meticulous planning of manpower, materials, equipment, and subcontractor engagement.
- Coordinate effectively with architects, engineers, consultants, suppliers, and clients to ensure alignment and progress.
- Review architectural drawings, specifications, and project documents to ensure clear understanding for execution requirements.
- Track material procurement processes, delivery schedules, and site material requirements to prevent delays.
- Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including reports and meeting minutes.
- Monitor key project milestones and proactively highlight any delays or potential risks to management.
- Ensure strict compliance with project quality standards and company procedures throughout all project phases.
- Support Project Managers in achieving project objectives within defined budget and schedule constraints.
- Coordinate inspections, approvals, and all project handover activities to ensure successful project closure.
- Maintain clear and efficient communication channels between office and site teams to ensure a streamlined workflow.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a closely related field.
- A minimum of 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in fit-out, interior finishing, construction, or project coordination.
- Strong understanding of architectural drawings and construction details is essential.
- Demonstrated experience in commercial, office, retail, hospitality, or industrial fit-out projects.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Familiarity with project management tools is considered an advantage.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and coordination skills are paramount.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and perform effectively under pressure.
- Preferred exposure to interior fit-out projects, finishing works, joinery coordination, MEP coordination, site execution, procurement coordination, and subcontractor management.
Required Skills
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Familiarity with project management tools.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent coordination abilities.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Experience in interior fit-out projects.
- Expertise in finishing works.
- Skills in joinery coordination.
- Competence in MEP coordination.
- Proficiency in site execution.
- Experience in procurement coordination.
- Ability in subcontractor management.
Work Environment and Employment
This is a full-time, direct hire position based in Dhahran, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The role involves supporting interior fit-out, finishing, and construction projects, requiring close collaboration with various project stakeholders.
