Senior Project Manager - Civil

Job description / Role

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration - through conceptualization - to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 57 years we've led with vision, contributing to many of the world's most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50 th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.

We invite you to join us.

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Senior Project Manager to join our award-winning team based in Al Ula, Saudi Arabia. Please note that this role is in a fairly remote location therefore it will be more suited to a candidate that can consider living in such conditions.

Responsibilities

We envisage success in this role to include:

- Coordinates the work of all site operations.
- Develops and implements contract administration, policies and procedures.
- Monitors the Contractors' progress and prepares progress reports on a monthly basis.
- Attends over weekly review, monthly and other progress meetings held at the site.
- Reviews the Contractors' progress and assists in solving any/all deficiencies.
- Attends or chairs meetings and / or workshops with consultants and contractors, prepares meeting minutes and follows up to achieve identified actions.
- Reviews the set-up, testing, and final commissioning activities.
- Participates in the final inspection of the works.
- Reviews the adequacy and accuracy of punch lists.
- Monitors final completion of the works.
- Recommends acceptance of the completed work to Steering Committee.
- Reviews as-built drawings and the O&M manuals for accuracy and adequacy prior to submission to Steering Committee.
- Reviews Contractors' payment requests and issue payment certificates.
- Assists in reviewing Contractors' change order proposals.
- Prepares recommendations to the Steering Committee for change order approval, if warranted, all in conjunction with the designated QS.
- Assists in negotiations with Contractors regarding changes in contract value or project duration.
- Reviews Contractors' claims.
- Prepares recommendations to Steering Committee for claims approval or rejection.
- Negotiates with Contractors regarding the value of claims or changes in schedules.
- Enforces the provisions of the contract documents during the Contractors' warranty period.
- Issues substantial completion certificates.
- Receives all requests for Information (RFIs) from the Contractors and site Offices and directs them to qualified staff and/or the Designer for response.
- Reviews the responses for adequacy.
- Performs within the confines of the Project Agreement, all other duties that may be requested by the Steering Committee, Chief Construction Manager and the Program Manager.
- Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

- To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 15 years work experience (10 of these within a PMCM consultancy) partnered with a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering.
- Master's degree preferred. The project is a high end 5 star hotel/resort therefore the selected candidate will have worked in this sphere.
- Member of Professional Engineering or Construction Management Society or other recognized body is desirable.
- Certification(s) in PMP (Project Management Professional) preferred.

KEO's performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its' contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.

About the Company

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 57 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.

We invite you to join us.