Project Manager

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JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE

Employment: Full Time

To lead a multi-discipline contract administration and site supervision team of up to 35 staff on a major high rise corporate/commercial office building project, comprising a 385 m tall, 75-storey office tower and 25 m tall podium as part of a new urban development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Reporting to the Project Director and Senior Management, the appointment involves acting as the firm’s senior representative on site during the post-contract project. Responsibilities will include, but will by no means be limited to:

- Managing and directing the activities of the project contract administration and site supervision (CASS) team in relation to technical, financial and administrative issues.
- Liaising with the Client, the Client’s Project Manager and the Main Contractor as appropriate regarding issues arising in relation to contract administration and site supervision.
- Liaising with other project stakeholders and external organizations, including the Master Developer regarding permitting, logistics and coordination in relation to works by other developers and contractors connecting to or in the vicinity of the project.
- Liaising with the Head Office support and design team, including specialist sub-consultants as required in relation to Contractor’s RFI’s, proposals for design modifications, etc.
- Ensuring conformance with established procedures and processes for construction contract administration and site supervision
- Ensuring Contractor’s compliance with all technical, programme, financial and administrative requirements of the construction contract through the activities of the CASS team.
- Chairing of regular progress meetings and other meetings between appropriate parties as required during the course of the construction period
- Issuing of reports for Client information and action as required during the course of the construction period.
- Certifying completion and arranging for handover of the project to the Client.

REQUIREMENTS

- Suitable candidates will be from a consulting architectural/engineering background, will hold a Bachelors Degree in Architecture or Engineering and will have at least 15 years experience in construction contract administration and supervision of high-rise building projects, 5 years of which will have been in a managerial role.
- In addition to a thorough knowledge of their specific field of expertise, candidates should have in-depth knowledge and understanding of building construction processes, including technical aspects of the various architectural and engineering disciplines, construction planning and programming and financial administration.
- Detailed knowledge and experience in administration of major construction contracts under the FIDIC form of contract (1999 edition) for building and civil engineering construction works is also essential.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Ignite Search & Selection is a leading Recruitment Agency in the Middle East. Ignite's team of specialist recruiters now works across a range of sectors including Legal, Digital/Technology, Retail/FMCG, Construction and Engineering.

We pride ourselves on given both clients and candidates expert market knowledge in our chosen sectors. We value getting a detailed understanding of our clients and candidates expectations to find the perfect fit for all parties.

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