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About Decima International

Decima International is a professional services company providing project management and controls services to clients across the United States and the Middle East. The company's mission is to become a premier professional services provider across all industry sectors it engages in. This is achieved through a foundational approach that emphasizes client partnerships, fostering an environment where talented professionals can flourish, and regulating growth to maintain high service standards.

The Opportunity: Senior Project Manager

Decima International is seeking a Senior Project Manager with over 10 years of experience in the construction industry. This full-time position, based in Riyadh, will support the development of multiple data center projects for a leading technology client. The role is client-facing and requires strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, alongside the ability to self-direct, represent the client effectively, and apply strong project management fundamentals. The Senior Project Manager will also play a role in mentoring staff, forming long-term client relationships, and contributing to new business pursuits, including strategy development, positioning, proposing, and negotiating contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in modern project management techniques within complex, multi-functional organizations, with an understanding of engineering, design, procurement, contracting, safety, construction, and commissioning.
• Establish strong relationships with clients and communicate effectively with both technical and management-level personnel.
• Manage assigned work from initiation to close-out, covering all aspects of delivery to ensure timely and effective execution.
• Prepare and present PowerPoint decks to management on project progress, findings, and recommendations.
• Review project plans, requirements, and specifications.
• Prepare RFPs and support the process of contractor selection and contract award.
• Collaborate with contractors to establish CPM baseline schedules.
• Perform resource analyses to identify potential bottlenecks and resource strain.
• Identify project risks, gaps, and opportunities, providing recommendations to stakeholders for mitigation and advantage.
• Facilitate, run, and chair project meetings, including OAC meetings, and maintain accurate meeting minutes and action items.
• Review and validate project progress, contractor pay applications, and invoices.
• Carry out financial and technical appraisals of project options, perform feasibility studies, site surveys, and liaise with designers, engineers, superintendents, and construction managers as required.
• Support business development efforts by contributing to strategy development, positioning, proposing, and negotiating contracts.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in project management, specifically within the construction industry.
• Demonstrated ability to understand technical and complicated construction programs and communicate progress effectively to both technical and management-level personnel.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to convey information clearly and accurately to any audience.
• A strong background in data center development and construction.

Important Application Note

This position is associated with Decima International's anticipated expansion in Saudi Arabia (KSA). The role is not currently active and is linked to the planned launch of operations in the region. By applying, candidates acknowledge that this is a future opportunity and not an offer of immediate employment. Decima International appreciates your interest and encourages you to express your intent to be considered once the role becomes available.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to express their interest in this future Senior Project Manager opportunity in Riyadh.