Project Design Coordinator Ref MTYSHQ📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Tractebel is seeking a Project Design Coordinator Ref MTYSHQ to join our team, working on behalf of a client within their offices in Jeddah or Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is central to thermal power generation projects, focusing on the critical coordination of design reviews. The coordinator will serve as a key liaison, managing interactions between the EPC Contractor, the Project Owner’s Consultant, and various Owner stakeholders including HSE, Operations, IT, and Security.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for managing the review and approval of engineering deliverables between the consultant, EPC contractor, design consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Track the submission, review, and approval process for all engineering deliverables, ensuring timely dissemination and status updates to stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain detailed schedules for engineering deliverable reviews, approvals, and submissions, monitoring progress and mitigating schedule risks.
• Organize and facilitate regular meetings with the consultant, EPC contractor, and other stakeholders, preparing agendas, minutes, and tracking action items to ensure effective communication and coordination.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables meet project quality standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining comprehensive records of submissions, approvals, and revisions.
• Identify and manage potential risks related to deliverable reviews, including delays, quality issues, and compliance concerns, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Assist in managing changes to engineering deliverables, ensuring proper documentation, communication, and approval according to project procedures.
• Prepare regular progress reports on engineering deliverables, highlighting achievements, issues, and upcoming milestones for project management and senior stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, with preference for approval by the Saudi Council of Engineers.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in large Thermal Power Projects.
• Proven experience in coordinating engineering deliverables and managing stakeholder interactions.
• Familiarity with thermal/steam power plants, EPC projects, or infrastructure projects is preferred.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is considered an advantage.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management software (*, MS Project, Primavera) and document management systems (*, SharePoint, Aconex, ThinkProject) is preferred.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail.

Location and Reporting Structure

The position is based at the Client’s design offices in either Jeddah or Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Project Design Coordinator will report directly to the Client’s Project Manager and also to Tractebel’s Product Manager in the Home Office.

Employment Details

This is a full-time, local employment contract requiring a 100% time commitment. Tractebel is committed to diversity in the workforce and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds.