Project Engineer

About the Role

Nqaa Hawaei for Contracting is seeking a Projects and Operations Manager to oversee all company projects and branch operations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role requires a professional with over 10 years of experience to ensure project delivery meets the highest quality and safety standards, achieves profitability objectives, and continuously improves operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from handover to final delivery, including developing schedules, monitoring execution, and resolving implementation challenges.
• Allocate engineers and technicians to projects based on priorities and operational needs.
• Review technical drawings, plans, and approvals, and approve project execution schedules.
• Manage change orders and project claims, ensuring projects are completed on schedule.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, prepare quotations, and contribute to sales and business development.
• Supervise project engineers and technical teams, conducting performance evaluations and developing team capabilities.
• Monitor daily productivity, ensure compliance with quality standards, and resolve technical issues at project sites.
• Manage day-to-day branch operations, including warehouse activities, inventory, sales performance, and customer service.
• Coordinate with finance and administration departments, monitor operating expenses, and supervise administrative staff.
• Implement and maintain quality management procedures and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety requirements.
• Develop annual operational plans, establish KPIs, and prepare periodic reports for senior management.
• Improve operational procedures and workflows, recommending initiatives to increase profitability and efficiency.

Decision-Making Authority

• Allocate projects to engineers and evaluate employee performance.
• Approve project execution schedules and leave requests in coordination with Human Resources.
• Suspend work that does not comply with specifications or applicable requirements.
• Approve project-related operational requirements within delegated financial authority.
• Recommend hiring decisions and employee terminations.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in projects and operations management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects from inception to delivery.
• Strong understanding of quality and safety standards.
• Experience in managing engineering and technical teams.
• Proficiency in developing operational plans and monitoring KPIs.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, requiring active management of both office-based operations and on-site project activities.