# Projects Manager - playpath15 — Qiddiya | القدية

Canonical: https://jobxdubai.com/jobs/li-4473734627-projects-manager-playpath15
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Type: full_time · Level: lead
Monthly salary: AED 9,800 to 17,640 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-09-30
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## Description

Core Responsibilities

Project Delivery and Construction Readiness

• Manage project delivery activities across assigned assets, projects, packages or site areas within the BU

• Review construction readiness inputs, including design information, procurement status, permits, logistics plans, technical submissions and site access requirements

• Ensure delivery activities are aligned with approved design, schedule, budget, quality, governance, HSE and project execution requirements

• Evaluate construction readiness inputs to identify gaps, risks, dependencies or issues requiring clarification before execution

Site Progress, Quality and Compliance

• Monitor site progress, construction sequencing, critical path activities, workforce deployment and delivery constraints across assigned projects or packages

• Review site reports, inspection records, technical submissions, non-conformance records and corrective action updates to identify delivery risks or quality concerns

• Ensure construction activities comply with approved specifications, Qiddiya standards, regulatory requirements, project controls and applicable governance requirements

• Follow-up on site issues, quality observations, delayed actions and unresolved construction matters with project teams, consultants and contractors

Contractor, Consultant and HSE Follow-up

• Monitor contractor, subcontractor, construction supervision consultant, project management consultant and delivery partner performance within the assigned scope

• Review contractor progress reports, consultant observations, HSE records, method statements, risk assessments, permits and incident-related inputs

• Ensure contractor and consultant activities are aligned with contractual expectations, delivery requirements, HSE controls, quality standards and agreed project milestones

• Follow-up on contractor actions, consultant responses, HSE findings, performance issues and corrective actions requiring closure or escalation

Interface, Testing and Handover Coordination

• Manage delivery interfaces across design, commercial, project controls, procurement, operations, asset management, infrastructure, utilities and other relevant workstreams

• Review interface trackers, dependency logs, authority requirements, testing inputs, commissioning plans, completion evidence and handover documentation

• Ensure testing, commissioning, snagging, defect close-out, authority approval and handover readiness activities are coordinated with relevant stakeholders

• Follow-up on readiness gaps, interface actions, completion risks and handover requirements with project teams, contractors, consultants and receiving parties

Project Records, Reporting and Team Supervision

• Develop project delivery trackers, action logs, progress summaries, readiness dashboards and reporting inputs for assigned assets, projects, packages or site areas

• Consolidate project progress updates, site observations, open actions, risks, HSE inputs, quality records and supporting evidence for management review

• Ensure project records, review comments, action trackers, completion evidence and handover documentation are accurate, organized and traceable

• Supervise assigned team members or project support resources to ensure project reviews, records and reporting outputs are completed accurately and on time. Generic Responsibilities

Strategy and Planning

• Manage the implementation of the department strategy, ensure alignment with Qiddiya's vision and mission, identify potential risks, and monitor their impact on the function

Policies, Processes, and Procedures

• Ensure the effective implementation of the policies and procedures framework for the department, encourage the proactive identification of opportunities to improve business operations, and enhance the quality of services

Stakeholder Management

• Manage the implementation of a comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategy for the department, identify all key stakeholders relevant to the department, develop clear communication channels to facilitate engagement with stakeholders, track the effectiveness of the stakeholder engagement strategy, and recommend adjustments as needed

Budget

• Manage the operations of the department's budgeting process within the approved budget, analyze the financial data to pinpoint variances between actual performance and the budget, support budget forecasts and cost-control actions, and ensure compliance with all financial reporting regulations and internal policies

Change Management

• Ensure continuous improvement of department systems, processes, and practices by analyzing existing business systems and processes to identify inefficiencies or opportunities for improvement and implement solutions to address identified gaps

People Management

• Translate strategic direction into actionable plans for the department, collaborate with stakeholders to develop SMART goals that align from the unit level to individual teams and staff, and manage the overall talent management cycle at the department

Reports

• Manage the development of a comprehensive reporting process for the department, guide the staff on the reporting process, and ensure they understand Qiddiya's reporting requirements

Additional Duties

• This job description outlines the duties that are typically performed by the jobholder; these duties are not the only responsibilities required by the role, and management may assign additional tasks as necessary

Requirements

Knowledge Minimum Qualifications

• Preferred: Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field

• Professional certifications or memberships with recognized engineering, construction, project management, quantity surveying, or built environment institutes, such as

## Requirements

Knowledge Minimum Qualifications: Preferred: Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field. Required: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field. Professional certifications or memberships with recognized engineering, construction, project management, quantity surveying, or built environment institutes, such as SCE, ICE, CIOB, PMI, APM, RICS, AACE, or equivalent, are preferred.

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