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About the Role

China State Construction ******* LTD(KSA) is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale building construction projects in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves managing end-to-end project delivery for complex, high-value residential, commercial, or mixed-use developments, ensuring all safety, quality, schedule, and budget targets are met within a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of one or more large-scale building construction projects, managing multiple subcontractors and interfaces.
• Develop and manage master schedules using Primavera P6/MS Project, monitor progress, and implement corrective actions to meet milestones.
• Control project costs, manage change orders, and monitor cash flow effectively.
• Enforce strict quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures and promote a zero-incident health, safety, and environmental (HSE) culture.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, design teams, and local authorities, leading progress meetings and reporting regularly to senior management.
• Procure, negotiate, and manage subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of materials and equipment.
• Identify project risks (technical, commercial, logistical) and develop comprehensive mitigation strategies.
• Mentor and manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers, supervisors, and administrative staff.
• Ensure full adherence to Saudi building codes, municipal regulations, and contract conditions (FIDIC or similar).

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 15+ years of total construction experience.
• At least 5 years in a senior Project Manager or Project Director role.
• Proven experience as Project Manager or Project Director on at least one (1) large-scale building project in Saudi Arabia, such as residential towers, hotels, hospitals, commercial complexes, or entertainment venues.

Priority Experience and Skills

Priority consideration will be given to candidates demonstrating specific experience and cultural understanding:

• Prior experience working within a Chinese construction company, with a solid understanding of Chinese management style, reporting protocols, and cross-cultural team coordination.
• Direct hands-on project delivery experience on the Qiddiyah megaproject or other KSA Giga-projects such as NEOM, Red Sea Global, ROSHN, or Diriyah Gate. Familiarity with client expectations, authority interfaces, and fast-track delivery demands in these flagship developments is essential.

Employment Details

• Work Type: Full-time
• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Salary Range: SAR 30,000 - SAR 33,750

Application Process

Candidates who meet the above requirements are encouraged to apply.