Associate Project Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Nationality: Any Nationality
Salary: Not Specified
Gender: Not Specified
Arabic Fluency: Not Specified
Job Function: Engineering - Civil & Construction
Company Industry: Property & Real Estate

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What this job involves

We are currently looking for an associate of fit-out project management, who will lead high-profile clients and commercial, hospitality, and mixed-use interior fit-out projects across Saudi Arabia.

You will be responsible for strategic planning, client engagement, and delivery excellence. This role demands a blend of technical expertise, leadership acumen, and stakeholder management.

What your day-to-day will look like

  • Project leadership: Oversee full lifecycle of fit-out projects from concept to handover, ensuring quality, budget, and timeline targets are met.
  • Client management: Serve as primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and contractors, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring satisfaction.
  • Team oversight: Lead and mentor project managers and site teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Commercial control: Manage project budgets, procurement strategies, and contract negotiations to optimize value and mitigate risk.
  • Compliance & standards: Ensure all works comply with local regulations, international standards, and ESG requirements.
  • Reporting & governance: Provide regular updates to senior leadership, including progress reports, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations.
  • Business development: Support growth initiatives by identifying new opportunities, contributing to proposals, and enhancing client portfolios.
  • Desired or preferred experience and technical skills

  • Strategic thinking and decision-making
  • Strong leadership and team management
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Financial acumen and commercial awareness
  • Adaptability in fast-paced environments
  • Commitment to sustainability and innovation
  • Required skills and experience

  • Bachelor's degree in interior design, architecture, or related field. Master's preferred in interior design, design management, architecture, or urban design.
  • Minimum 10-15 years of progressive design experience in the construction industry.
  • Professional licensure (NCIDQ, LEED AP, PMP) preferred.
  • Location

    On-site - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements. We are interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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    ABOUT THE COMPANY

    In the Middle East and North Africa, Jones Lang LaSalle is a leading player in its real estate markets including the hospitality sector. The firm has worked in over 22 Middle Eastern and North African countries and over the last year has advised clients on more than $120 billion worth of real estate, hotel and hospitality development.

    We continually create value for our clients and partners by challenging conventional thinking and employing innovative investment solutions. The rapid pace of change in the region creates significant opportunities, challenges and complex decisions for investors.

    Jones Lang LaSalle is recognized as having leading real estate and hospitality expertise with a leadership team that has held senior positions with some of the largest real estate developers, hospitality companies and corporate groups in the Middle East and internationally.

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