Project Administrative Officer

Job description / Role

Job Purpose

We are seeking project site administrative officers who will support both human resources and administrative functions at the construction project sites in the Riyadh region, Saudi Arabia. These positions ensure efficient workforce management, compliance with HR policies, and smooth administrative operations.

The successful candidates are highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong interpersonal and multitasking skills.

Key Responsibilities / Deliverables

• Ensure smooth coordination between site teams, HR, and head office.
• Manage daily office operations, including document control, correspondence, and scheduling.
• Coordinate the onboarding process, ensuring compliance with company policies and safety protocols.
• Address employee grievances and escalate issues when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Monitor attendance, leaves, and overtime records for payroll processing.
• Assist in mobilizing site personnel, including engineers, inspectors, and supervisors.
• Assist in accommodation, transportation, and travel arrangements for project staff.
• Maintain continuity of work operations by documenting and communicating needed actions to management, discovering irregularities, and determining continuing needs.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in HR and administrative roles, preferably in the construction or engineering industry.
• Bachelor's or associate degree in business administration, HR, or related field.
• Good communication skills, both in presentation and documentation.
• Attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent reporting, documentation, and coordination skills.

Knowledge and Functional Competencies

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to prioritize competing work.
• Self and team motivator.
• Ability to be a team player.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, associates, and internal and external constituents.
• Alert and observant, looking for ways to improve processes.
• Out-of-the-box thinker, creative, inventive, and adaptable to situations.

Languages

• Excellent communication skills in English are essential.
• Good command over English.

What We Offer

• A chance to work on landmark projects in Saudi Arabia.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• An engaged and supportive team that is passionate about encouraging each other to succeed.
• Work for a company that values its employees and recognizes their contribution.

We understand that to accomplish our goals, we must work as a team and rely on the efforts of every team member. We want team members to start their day with a sense of purpose and end it with a sense of accomplishment.

What's Next?

Once your application has been submitted and reviewed, our talent acquisition team will contact shortlisted candidates.

Our selection process typically comprises two interview stages per vacancy, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation while providing candidates with the opportunity to engage with two members of the hiring team at each stage. The initial interview is generally conducted virtually, while the final stage often takes place in person at the office, aligning with the role's location.

That said, we prioritize flexibility, tailoring our approach to accommodate the specific needs of both the position and the candidate.

Thank you for considering a career with us. We encourage you to regularly check for updates and explore future opportunities with DAR Engineering. Best of luck!

Company Description

DAR Engineering is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy firm providing design, architecture, engineering, project management, construction management, and planning services across a broad range of sectors. We assist national governments, international organizations, and private sector companies by delivering comprehensive solutions with global expertise.

About the Company

alfanar builds efficient energy systems & solutions of the present and sets up infrastructures for a brighter future.

We assist utility sector partners & customers in transforming cities into sustainable, habitable, and inclusive Smart Cities by harnessing renewable energy resources from wind, solar, and waste heat energy. Promoting the transition to a sustainable eco-conscious future.

Using world-class technologies, we develop unrivaled quality electrical solutions & products from our manufacturing facilities, to solve the world’s major energy challenges and make the world a better viable place.

Diligence, Efficiency, and Innovation are the key criteria our teams adopt in order to continuously provide effective solutions. We’re constantly equipping our teams with the tools they need to expand their horizons and reach higher grounds.

Being in an ever-changing environment with a crucial impact on their surroundings, our employees are nurtured to become keen thinkers with highly refined skills and a consistent outlook on the future, working together on finding the next big innovation.