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About Havelock One Interiors and the Role

Havelock One Interiors, established in 1998, is a leading turnkey fit-out service provider in the Middle East. The company specializes in interior contracting and the manufacturing of bespoke joinery, metalworks, and sophisticated shop fittings. Due to expansion in the key growth market of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), we are seeking a Senior Projects Manager to join our team in Riyadh for a full-time position.

Role Purpose and Project Scope

The Senior Projects Manager is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and control of fast-track fit-out projects from inception to completion. The primary goal is to meet client requirements by delivering financially viable projects on-time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Projects span various sectors including Hospitality, Hotels, High-End Residential, Palaces, F&B, Retail, Entertainment, Health, and Education.

Pre-Contract and Project Planning Responsibilities

• Contribute to the creation and execution of business development strategy in line with company goals.
• Research and build relationships with new clients.
• Attend industry functions, providing feedback on market and creative trends.
• Supervise the end-to-end tendering process.
• Identify stakeholders and plan communications.
• Develop the project management plan and schedule, ensuring activities are clearly defined to all stakeholders.
• Plan procurement in line with the project schedule.
• Identify risks and plan risk management and responses.

Project Execution and Management

• Specify project objectives and plans, including scope delineation, budgeting, scheduling, performance requirements, and sub-contractor selection.
• Interface with the Project team to share best practices and ensure effective resource utilization (labour, materials, equipment).
• Implement operations through proper coordination and control of planning, design, estimating, contracting, and construction.
• Maintain accurate records as construction progresses and oversee construction sites, managing vendors and trades.
• Analyze and share regular updates on site operations with relevant stakeholders, maintaining good communication with clients.
• Direct and manage project execution, ensuring all works are properly monitored, coordinated, and controlled.
• Acquire, develop, and manage the project team.
• Conduct and administer procurement, distribute project information, and perform quality assurance and control throughout the project life cycle.
• Manage all local municipality and government approvals required for project operation and handover.
• Verify and control any changes in scope and costs, control project invoicing and final accounting, and monitor and control risks.

Candidate Profile and Requirements

• A proven track record as a successful leader in project management within fit-out contracting businesses, with over 10 years of experience.
• Experience in managing a team.
• Ability to effectively manage single or multiple projects from award through different stages of implementation to handover.
• Successful track record of working on projects such as Hospitality, Hotels, High-End Residential, Palaces, F&B, Retail, Entertainment, Health, and Education.
• Strong knowledge of the latest developments in the fit-out market, including current trends and news, with the ability to suggest ideas to boost the company's industry presence and build its brand.

Work Environment and Location

Havelock One Interiors offers an established work environment and a loyal, respectful corporate culture. While the KSA office is based in Riyadh, projects are undertaken across the country, requiring the ideal candidate to be flexible and adaptable to travel as needed.