Senior Projects Manager

About Havelock One Interiors

Havelock One Interiors has operated as a leading turnkey fit-out service provider in the Middle East since 1998. The company specializes in interior contracting and the manufacturing of bespoke joinery, metalworks, and sophisticated shop fittings. Due to expansion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Havelock One Interiors is seeking experienced leaders to contribute to business growth.

The Role: Senior Projects Manager

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

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, such as association 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, and 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.
• Proven experience in managing fast-track fit-out projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects from inception to completion.

Work Environment and Location

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires flexibility and adaptability, as projects are undertaken across the country. The company offers an established work environment and a corporate culture that values loyalty and respect.

Application Process

Havelock One Interiors is conducting interviews with well-qualified candidates interested in advancing their careers within this key growth market.