About the Role
DSA Architects International is seeking a Project Manager (Site Based) to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is integral to supporting the Site Lead / Project Architect in the management, coordination, and control of construction delivery activities throughout the project lifecycle. The primary objective is to ensure that all construction works are executed safely, efficiently, and in strict adherence to the approved program, contractual obligations, project objectives, and quality standards.
As a key representative of the Lead Design Consultant (LDC), this position requires strong leadership, effective stakeholder management, and excellent communication skills. The Project Manager will manage contractor performance, coordinate multidisciplinary site teams, oversee construction administration, monitor project progress, and engage with stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery and governance. This is a client-facing role requiring confident representation of DSA in interactions with the Client, Contractor, Authorities, and other Consultants, driving decisions, managing expectations, and maintaining alignment with contractual and delivery obligations.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the management and coordination of day-to-day construction supervision activities across all disciplines.
- Provide leadership to multidisciplinary supervision teams to ensure aligned and efficient project delivery.
- Monitor contractor performance, construction methodology, resource allocation, and overall execution effectiveness.
- Drive coordination and facilitate the timely resolution of technical, program, and site interface matters.
- Ensure that construction works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and all project requirements.
- Support readiness for testing and commissioning, phased handovers, and final project close-out activities.
- Monitor contractor programs, look-ahead schedules, and progress against approved milestones and project targets.
- Assess project sequencing, identify potential delays, interface risks, and opportunities for program recovery.
- Identify program constraints and coordinate mitigation and recovery actions with all project stakeholders.
- Monitor construction progress and support proactive management of program risks that could affect delivery.
- Prepare and maintain comprehensive project reporting to support informed decision-making and provide executive visibility.
- Support the implementation of contractual procedures in accordance with project requirements and consultant obligations.
- Monitor contractor compliance with contractual obligations concerning submissions, quality, reporting, and program and procurement commitments.
- Support the management of project records, instructions, observations, and technical correspondence.
- Assist in the identification and escalation of commercial, contractual, and delivery risks.
- Manage and track Requests for Information (RFIs), technical submissions, shop drawings, material approvals, and consultant deliverables in conjunction with the Project Architect.
- Coordinate review workflows to ensure timely technical responses and minimize impact on the project program.
- Monitor the closure of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), inspections, observations, and corrective actions.
- Support governance and close-out procedures to maintain project controls and auditable records.
- Maintain effective document control and reporting through approved project and Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) platforms.
- Act as a key day-to-day interface between the Client, Contractor, Authorities, and Consultant teams.
- Lead and support meetings, workshops, and reporting sessions with internal and external stakeholders.
- Communicate risks, recommendations, and recovery actions clearly and professionally.
- Maintain strong client relationships while protecting DSA's contractual position and delivery obligations.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- A minimum of 12 years of experience in construction supervision, site management, and project delivery.
- Extensive experience in construction supervision, management, and multidisciplinary site coordination on large-scale developments.
- Proven experience delivering hospitality, mixed-use, residential, or other complex building projects.
- A sound understanding of FIDIC contract administration principles and Engineer/Consultant interface management.
- Demonstrated ability to manage contractor performance, monitor progress, and implement recovery actions.
- Experience managing pre-engineering elements including RFIs, technical submissions, NCRs, consultant deliverables, and structured close-out procedures.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities within multidisciplinary supervision environments.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across Client, Contractor, and Authority environments.
- Proficiency in commercial systems, reporting platforms, and construction management workflows.
- Strong organizational capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
Required Skills
- Construction Supervision
- Site Management
- Project Delivery
- Multidisciplinary Site Coordination
- Programme Monitoring
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Contractor Management
- Construction Administration
- FIDIC Contract Administration
- Client Management
- Risk Management
- Communication Skills
- Leadership
- Team Management
- Problem Solving
- Reporting
- Document Control
- Testing & Commissioning
- Handover Procedures
- Close-out Procedures
Work Environment
This is a full-time, site-based Project Manager role located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The position requires over 10 years of experience in construction supervision and project delivery.
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to send their CV to r@**********************, clearly stating 'Project Manager (Site Based)' in the subject line.
