Senior 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 planning, design, or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 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 recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 firm in the Middle East region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you'll discover more than just a jobu2014you'll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun runs, in-house sports teams, and beach clean-ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits, you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, and employee referral rewards.

Responsibilities

As the Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of a high-profile construction project in Al Khobar. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with local and international stakeholders, and ensure the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards.

• Leading and managing the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale construction projects.
• Acting as the primary point of contact between the client, contractors, consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Overseeing the development and implementation of project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Ensuring all work complies with local regulations, international standards, and client requirements.
• Monitoring progress and performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Identifying risks and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Managing project documentation, reporting, and communication protocols.
• Conducting regular site visits and progress reviews.
• Leading client and stakeholder meetings; preparing and delivering presentations and reports.
• Supporting contract negotiation and administration.
• Mentoring and guiding junior project staff and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 15 years of work experience partnered with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering. At least 6 years of your career will have been spent within the PMCM sector.

A member of a professional engineering or construction management society or other recognized body is desirable. Certification(s) in PMP (Project Management Professional) is 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.