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About the Project Manager Role

HanmiGlobal MENA is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its program management and PMCM team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position involves leading a multidisciplinary PMCM team at the work package level for a large-scale land and infrastructure development program. The role is delivered on behalf of a major government entity and requires a candidate with over 10 years of relevant experience.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

The Project Manager will oversee the daily delivery of a significant land development and infrastructure project. This includes managing developers, contractors, consultants, utility providers, and stakeholders through the construction and handover phases. The role demands strong leadership in construction management for Design and Build projects, contract administration, program controls, quality assurance, commercial management, stakeholder coordination, risk management, and project governance. The objective is to ensure successful project delivery aligned with client objectives, schedules, budgets, quality standards, statutory requirements, and PMCM governance procedures. The Project Manager will lead the Site Management Team and act as the primary liaison between the Program Management Office and project delivery teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the overall delivery of assigned project packages from design through close-out.
• Managing the multidisciplinary site management team.
• Monitoring the performance of developers, contractors, consultants, and utility providers.
• Overseeing construction activities for roads, utilities, drainage, and associated infrastructure.
• Ensuring compliance with approved schedules and monitoring progress against milestones.
• Leading progress meetings with all relevant parties.
• Coordinating technical reviews to resolve project issues.
• Reviewing contractor recovery plans and acceleration proposals.
• Overseeing commercial administration, including variations, claims, and cost monitoring.
• Ensuring implementation of quality management systems and procedures.
• Managing project risks through proactive identification and mitigation.
• Coordinating approvals with statutory authorities and utility providers.
• Ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and interface management.
• Reviewing monthly project reports.
• Leading project handover, defect management, and close-out activities.
• Mentoring and developing the project delivery team.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess the following qualifications and experience:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from an accredited university.
• Professional registration or Chartered Engineer status is preferred.
• A minimum of 20 years of professional experience in infrastructure, land development, or major urban development programs.
• At least 10 years of experience managing multidisciplinary Program Management, PMCM, and Construction Supervision teams.
• Demonstrated experience delivering major land and/or infrastructure developments within Saudi Arabia or the GCC.
• Previous experience working on the client-side, in PMCM, or in consultancy roles is essential.
• A strong understanding of FIDIC contracts, construction management, program controls, and commercial administration.
• Experience coordinating with government authorities, utility providers, and multiple contractors.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Core Competencies

Successful candidates will demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:

• Project Leadership
• Program Management, PMCM, Construction Supervision
• Land and Infrastructure Development Delivery
• Contract Administration
• Program Controls
• Commercial Management
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Quality Management
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Strategic Planning