Senior Project Manager
Join Savills, a worldwide real estate leader with 700 offices and over 40,000 employees. Savills offers unrivalled depth and breadth of experience within the Middle East and across the globe.
The Role
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of projects in the construction and real estate sectors. This role involves managing project timelines, budgets, resources, and ensuring projects are delivered to the highest quality standards while meeting client expectations.
You will also act as a point of contact between the project team and senior management. You will use project management tools to plan, monitor, and regularly report to stakeholders on the progress of the project. A key part of a Sr. project manager's role is to identify and mitigate risks which may impact successful delivery of projects.
Savills is a globally recognised real estate brand and offers the opportunity for growth and development. We are looking for a motivated and professional individual with an interest in benefiting from the support and experience the brand can offer.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead project planning and strategy development with the project team and stakeholders.
- Prepare detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones.
- Develop project RFPs for selecting and engaging contractors and suppliers.
- Manage the day-to-day activities of the project.
- Oversee the design phase, coordinating with consultants and designers to meet client requirements.
- Chair meetings, prepare communication documents, dashboards, contracts, change control documents, and MOMs.
- Outline and track project budgets to ensure projects are delivered on budget.
- Review contractors’ and suppliers’ invoices and update project budget tracking sheets.
- Identify and mitigate potential project risks.
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, building codes, and safety standards.
- Establish and maintain communication with project stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and subcontractors.
- Manage and adjust for changes in project scope, schedule, and budget.
- Provide regular reports on project status to the project team and key stakeholders.
- Provide leadership and mentoring to project team members, including engineers, architects, and contractors.
- Collaborate with other project managers and stakeholders to implement best practices and continuous improvement opportunities.
Conduct project close-out activities, including final inspections, commissioning, and project handover.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 7+ years of experience within the built environment, with a proven track record of delivering construction and fit-out projects.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Proficient in project management methodologies and processes.
- Solid organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project planning software (MS Project or Primavera).
- Excellent command of English language skills.
- PMP certification is preferable.
- Strong understanding of construction methods and techniques.
- Advanced knowledge of design, construction, and business practices.
- Experience in project phasing, scheduling, and managing multiple construction projects.
- Ability to coordinate with governmental agencies and manage regulatory compliance.
- Experience with contractual agreements and procurement processes.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Department
- Building & Project Consultancy
- Locations
- Riyadh, KSA
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job Grade
- Staff
About Savills Middle East
Over 42,000 people work for us in more than 700 offices all over the world. This breadth of global coverage, combined with specialist services and market insight, means we'll always have an expert who is local to you.
Senior Project Manager
Join Savills, a worldwide real estate leader with 700 offices and over 40,000 employees. Savills offers unrivalled depth and breadth of experience within the Middle East and across the globe.
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