Project Manager

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 design or project delivery in the built and natural environments.

For over 50 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 200 International Design Firms; a Top 20 International PM firm; and 44 th largest global architecture firm.

We draw from the expertise from over 60 nations, bringing experience from every major market of the globe. With over 2,500 multidisciplinary professionals and staff, we are an international professional consulting services firm.

We are now seeking an exceptional Project Managers to join our award winning team based within our Riyadh Site.

This critical role will be responsible for communications with the client, and managing the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of the project(s). In addition the project manager will provide leadership and direction to the project team, consultants and contractors during the planning, development and delivery phases of the project(s) as well as supporting the Project Director with the establishment of the project delivery strategy, planning, administration, schedule and cost control, design reviews for completeness and constructability, management and coordination of all parties involved.

Responsibilities

Paramount to success within this varied role will include;

- Liaise with client, developer, consultants and contractors as well as KEO internal construction management & supervision, planning, engineering & design divisions.
- Ensure the delivery of the contracted PM/CM services to the client.
- Participate in establishing and implementing the Project Management Plan and procedures.
- Prepare tender strategy; identify qualified consultants, contractors and vendors; prepare and issue RFP's, evaluate proposals; negotiate contract terms/deliverables/payment schedules; and issue recommendation to the client.
- Oversee and guide consultants design progress activities. Monitor and verify design progress and submittals at all design phases.
- Attend or chair meetings and / or workshops with consultants and contractors, prepare meeting minutes and follow up to achieve identified actions.
- Organize/manage design review meetings, workshops and reports during design phases
- Advise client on all matters pertaining to cost, scope and schedule.
- Review and monitor project cost estimates, VE proposals and cost reconciliation.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of the risk management plan.
- Participate in the preparation of monthly progress reports and minutes of meeting.
- Be instrumental in establishing a culture throughout all project stages of leading by example, seeking out problems ahead of time and finding practical and cost effective solutions in collaboration with other project stakeholders.
- Administer contracts to ensure that all parties discharge their relevant scope of services and deliverables in accordance with their respective contracts.
- Review and monitor project schedules.

Requirements

Qualifications

- To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that you will bring a minimum of 10 years career experience with a Bachelor degree in Engineering or Project Management.

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.

Our generous remuneration packages are bespoke and provide a wide range of additional benefits to support both national and expatriate employees and their families. We take pride in offering long term and dynamic career opportunities and invest in our people through our global learning, development and leadership programs.

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.