Projects Manager

Havelock One Interiors is looking for a Projects Manager to join our team in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Working independently, the PM will execute fit-out projects for Successful track record of working on all types of projects e.g.Hospitality,Hotels,High End Residential, Palaces, F&B, Retail, Entertainment, Health, Education etc. The PM will be responsible for the overall planning, coordination and management of multiple projects by leading multi-disciplinary teams including subcontractors through project activities to meet client requirements and complete projects successfully, safely, within quality, within budget and on time.

|| Duties and responsibilities

Pre contract:

• Work towards creation and execution of business development strategy in line with the business goals of the company
• Research and build relationships with new clients
• Attend industry functions, such as association events and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends
• Supervising the end to end process of tendering function

Project Planning:

• Identify stakeholders and plan communications
• Develop project management plan and schedule
• Ensure activities are clearly defined to all stake holders
• Plan procurement in line with project schedule
• Identify risks and plan risk management and responses

Project Execution:

• Specifying project objectives and plans including delineation of scope, budgeting, scheduling, setting performance requirements, and selecting of project sub-contractors
• Will interface with Project team to share best practice and ensure effective resource (labour, materials and equipment) utilization
• Implementing various operations through proper coordination and control of planning, design, estimating, contracting and construction in the entire process
• Maintaining accurate records as construction progress throughout the projects
• Responsible for overview of the construction sites, and management of vendors and trades
• Analyze and share regular updates on the site operations with the relevant stakeholders
• Maintain good communication between the Clients at all times
• Direct and manage project execution ensuring all works are properly monitored co-ordinated and controlled
• Acquire, develop and manage the project team
• Conduct and administer procurement in line with project schedule
• Distribute project information to relevant stakeholders
• Perform quality assurance and control throughout the life of the project
• Manage all local municipality and government approvals required for the operation and handover of the project in line with the project schedule
• Verify and control any changes in scope and costs
• Control project invoicing and final accounting
• Monitor and control risks

Personal qualities:

|| We are looking for a versatile Projects Manager in KSA who has the following experience, skills and personal attributes:

• Minimum of 10-12 years similar experience in an interior fit-out contracting company
• At least 6-7 years’ experience of managing teams of people, preferably on multi-site projects
• Ability to effectively manage single or multiple projects from award of project through the different stages of implementation, up to handover stage
• Very strong technical, execution and commercial abilities with sound knowledge of the woodworking business particularly the technical aspects relating to joinery and good manufacturing practices of timber, veneers, hardware, etc
• Proven track record as a successful PM in a fit-out contracting business
• Good knowledge of the KSA market Preferred (i.e. the network of clients, sub-contractors and suppliers)
• Successful track record of working on these type of projects. e.g. Hospitality, Hotels, High End Residential, Palaces, F&B, Retail, Entertainment, Health, Education etc
• A very good knowledge of latest developments in the fit-out market. The candidate should be well-versed with the current trends and news influencing market and be able to suggest ideas to boost the Company’s industry presence and build our brand
• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully in a multinational market environment

|| We are looking forward to receiving your application for the position as Projects Manager in KSA in case you meet the above-mentioned criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. ||