Project Manager Fire & Life Safety

About Jensen Hughes

Jensen Hughes is a global leader in fire protection engineering, with a legacy dating back to 1939. The company's expertise spans security and risk-based fields, including accessibility consulting, risk analysis, process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, and digital innovation. Jensen Hughes engineers and consultants collaborate to address complex safety and security challenges, aiming to protect lives, property, and reputations through technology, expertise, and research.

Role Overview: Project Manager Fire & Life Safety

Jensen Hughes is seeking a Project Manager Fire & Life Safety for a full-time position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role involves leading individual projects and coordinating the activities of multiple project team members. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the preparation of various technical reports and proposals, while also overseeing client expectations, project staffing, budgets, and deliverable schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and direct engineering activities, managing the overall framework of projects on behalf of Jensen Hughes.
• Oversee multiple scopes of work, develop and monitor project execution plans, and ensure overall financial management.
• Prepare and present technical reports and presentations, managing all contractual discussions with clients.
• Contribute to technical decision-making and business development activities.
• Arrange and chair regular internal coordination meetings across multiple scopes of work to ensure smooth coordination between client stakeholders and Jensen Hughes internal staff.
• Maintain and control the risk register, including recording, monitoring, and communicating project risks.
• Manage the preparation of code reports, smoke control reports, engineering judgment letters, accessibility reports, and alternate materials and methods for multiple projects.
• Write, review, and assist in developing proposals for projects of varying sizes, utilizing Word, Excel, and Ajera accounting/project management software.
• Manage client expectations, project staffing, budgets, and schedules of deliverables.
• Assist accounting in preparing invoices for principal review.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in using Word, Excel, and Ajera accounting/project management software.

Work Environment and Career Development

The Project Manager will work with market-leading clients and receive support from the leadership team. Jensen Hughes fosters a culture of trust, integrity, and professional growth, valuing the unique perspectives and talents of its employees. The company provides an established framework for career advancement, clearly defining expectations and outlining opportunities for promotion.