Handover / Completions Manager

Jasara Program Management Company (Jasara PMC) is a leading Joint Venture between Public Investment Fund (PIF), Jacobs, and Saudi Aramco, established to deliver world-class program management services across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Jasara plays a key role in supporting the realization of Saudi Vision 2030, particularly in delivering giga-projects and large-scale infrastructure developments. We are seeking an accomplished Handover / Completions Manager to join JASARA PMC. The Handover / Completions Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing the end-of-project phase, ensuring all construction works are completed, tested, documented, and handed over to the client in full compliance with contractual, regulatory, and quality requirements. This role ensures a smooth transition from construction to operation. Key Responsibilities Project Completion Strategy - Develop and implement a comprehensive handover and completion strategy - Define completion milestones, timelines, and deliverables aligned with the overall project plan - Lead readiness reviews to ensure all disciplines are aligned for project close-out Snagging & Close-Out Management - Manage and oversee snagging and de-snagging processes - Ensure timely identification, tracking, and closure of all defects - Provide regular reporting on completion status and outstanding items Testing & Commissioning Oversight - Coordinate and monitor all testing and commissioning activities - Ensure systems are fully functional and compliant with project specifications - Collaborate with engineering, MEP, and specialist teams Handover Documentation - Ensure completeness and accuracy of all required documentation, including: - As-built drawings - Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manuals - Warranties and certifications - Regulatory approvals - Maintain structured and auditable document control throughout completion phase Client Handover & Stakeholder Engagement - Manage the formal project handover process to the client/end-user - Lead inspections, walkthroughs, and approvals - Act as the primary interface during the handover phase with: - Clients - Consultants - Contractors - Authorities - Quality Assurance & Compliance - Ensure all works meet contractual quality and compliance standards - Collaborate with QA/QC teams to close non-conformances - Drive continuous improvement across close-out activities Risk & Issue Management - Identify potential risks impacting completion timelines - Develop mitigation strategies and recovery plans - Resolve issues proactively to avoid delays in handover Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline - Minimum 10 years of total experience in project delivery - Minimum 3-5 years in handover, completions, or project close-out roles - Experience working on large-scale infrastructure or giga-projects preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline. Minimum 10 years of total experience in project delivery. Minimum 3-5 years in handover, completions, or project close-out roles. Experience working on large-scale infrastructure or giga-projects preferred.

Develop and implement a comprehensive handover and completion strategy; define completion milestones, timelines, and deliverables; lead readiness reviews for project close-out. Manage snagging and de-snagging processes; ensure timely identification, tracking, and closure of defects; provide regular reporting on completion status. Coordinate and monitor testing and commissioning activities; ensure systems are functional and compliant; collaborate with engineering, MEP, and specialist teams. Ensure completeness and accuracy of handover documentation (as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties and certifications, regulatory approvals); maintain structured document control. Manage formal project handover to client/end-user; lead inspections, walkthroughs, and approvals; act as primary interface with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities. Ensure all works meet contractual quality and compliance standards; collaborate with QA/QC teams to close non-conformances; drive continuous improvement in close-out activities. Identify risks impacting completion timelines; develop mitigation strategies; resolve issues proactively to avoid delays in handover.