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About the Role

Dar Al Riyadh Consultants is seeking an Executive Technical Assistant for a full-time position based in Riyadh. This role provides executive-level technical and operational support to the Project Management Office (PMO) leadership. The primary focus is on ensuring the effective coordination, monitoring, and administration of strategic engineering and construction projects.

Role Purpose and Coordination

The Executive Technical Assistant serves as a central coordination point between executive management, project teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders. This involves preparing technical documentation, monitoring project performance, coordinating meetings, and supporting project governance. The ideal candidate will possess strong engineering knowledge combined with excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills to enable PMO leadership to make informed and timely decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive and technical support to the PMO Director on strategic projects.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, consultants, and contractors to ensure timely project delivery.
• Prepare executive reports, presentations, meeting minutes, and technical documentation.
• Monitor project schedules, milestones, risks, and action items using project management tools.
• Track project performance and support the preparation of PMO dashboards and status reports.
• Review engineering and project documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain project documentation, correspondence, and document control systems.
• Follow up on executive decisions and ensure timely closure of assigned actions.
• Support PMO governance, reporting, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in technical support, project coordination, or PMO within engineering, consultancy, or construction organizations.
• Strong understanding of engineering project lifecycles, including planning, design, project controls, and construction supervision.

Required Skills and Tools

• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar project management software.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with engineering software such as AutoCAD or Revit is an advantage.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.

About Dar Al Riyadh Consultants

Dar Al Riyadh Consultants operates in the engineering and construction sector, delivering strategic projects. This full-time role in Riyadh offers an opportunity to contribute to significant initiatives within a professional and dynamic environment. The company values expertise and dedication in supporting its project management operations.