Senior Projects Manager

About Havelock One Interiors

Since 1998, Havelock One Interiors has operated as 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 Saudi Arabia, Havelock One Interiors is seeking experienced leaders to advance its business.

Role Summary

Havelock One Interiors is seeking a Senior Projects Manager to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves the overall planning, coordination, and control of fast-track fit-out projects from inception to completion. The projects span various sectors including Hospitality, Hotels, High-End Residential, Palaces, F&B, Retail, Entertainment, Health, and Education. The primary objective is to deliver financially viable projects that meet client requirements, are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Work towards the creation and execution of business development strategies aligned with company goals.
• Research and build relationships with new clients.
• Attend industry functions, events, and conferences, providing feedback on market and creative trends.
• Supervise the end-to-end tendering process.
• Identify stakeholders and plan communications.
• Develop project management plans and schedules, ensuring activities are clearly defined for all stakeholders.
• Plan procurement in line with project schedules.
• Identify risks and plan risk management and responses.
• Specify project objectives and plans, including scope delineation, budgeting, scheduling, setting performance requirements, and selecting subcontractors.
• Interface with the project team to share best practices and ensure effective resource utilization (labor, materials, equipment).
• Implement various operations through proper coordination and control of planning, design, estimating, contracting, and construction.
• Maintain accurate records as construction progresses throughout projects.
• Oversee construction sites and manage vendors and trades.
• Analyze and share regular updates on site operations with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain good communication with clients at all times.
• 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 in line with project schedules.
• Distribute project information to relevant stakeholders.
• Perform quality assurance and control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage all local municipality and government approvals required for project operation and handover in line with the project schedule.
• Verify and control any changes in scope and costs.
• Control project invoicing and final accounting.
• Monitor and control risks.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, specifically within fast-track fit-out projects.
• Demonstrated experience in managing projects across sectors such as Hospitality, Hotels, High-End Residential, Palaces, F&B, Retail, Entertainment, Health, and Education.
• Proven ability to manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring financial viability, timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards.

Personal Attributes

• Versatile and adaptable, capable of working on diverse projects across Saudi Arabia.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage project teams and stakeholders effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client and team interactions.

Application Process

Qualified candidates who meet the outlined criteria are invited to apply. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.