Senior Projects Manager

Havelock One Interiors is looking for a Senior Projects Manager (SPM) to join our team in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Background Since 1998, Havelock One Interiors has established itself as a leading turnkey fit-out service provider in the Middle East. We specialise in interior contracting and the manufacturing of bespoke joinery, metalworks and sophisticated shop fittings. As a result of expansion in the key growth market of KSA we are seeking to appoint experienced leaders to take our business forward. Therefore, we are offering interviews with well-qualified candidates who are looking to further their careers. We offer an established work environment and a loyal and respectful corporate culture. Even though our KSA office is located in Riyadh, we work on different projects all across the country. Consequently, the ideal candidate for the SPM position (as well as other vacancies in KSA) is flexible and adaptable. In return, you will be rewarded with great opportunities to work on challenging projects in this key growth market. Role Summary The Senior Projects Manager is in charge of the overall planning, co-ordination and control of fast-track fit-out projects forHospitality,Hotels,High End Residential, Palaces, F&B, Retail, Entertainment, Health, Education etc. from inception to completion aimed at meeting our clients requirements. The purpose of the role is to produce financially viable projects that will be completed on-time, within budget and to the required quality standards. 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 SPM in KSA who has the following experience, skills and personal attributes: • At least 15 years of relevant work experience in an interior fit-out contracting company • Very strong technical, execution and commercial abilities with sound knowledge of the different trades involved in the fit-out contracting business • A proven track record as a successful leader at project management in fit-out contracting businesses • Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills and the ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment • Academic qualification (preferably University Degree) in a technical discipline • Experience in managing a team • The ability to effectively manage single or multiple projects from award of project and through the different stages of implementation to handover • Very strong technical and commercial abilities • Very good knowledge of the KSA market preferred(i.e. the network of clients, sub-contractors and suppliers) • Successful track record of working on these types 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 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 Senior Projects Manager in KSA in case you meet the above-mentioned criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Show more Show less

At least 15 years of relevant work experience in an interior fit-out contracting company. Very strong technical, execution and commercial abilities with sound knowledge of the different trades involved in the fit-out contracting business. A proven track record as a successful leader at project management in fit-out contracting businesses. Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills and the ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment. Academic qualification (preferably University Degree) in a technical discipline. Experience in managing a team. The ability to effectively manage single or multiple projects from award of project and through the different stages of implementation to handover. Very strong technical and commercial abilities. Very good knowledge of the KSA market preferred (i.e. the network of clients, sub-contractors and suppliers). Successful track record of working on these types of projects (Hospitality, Hotels, High End Residential, Palaces, F&B, Retail, Entertainment, Health, Education). Very good knowledge of latest developments in the fit-out market. Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully in a multinational market environment.

Duties and responsibilities include: pre-contract tasks such as development and execution of business development strategy, researching and building relationships with new clients, attending industry events and managing tendering processes; project planning including stakeholder identification, developing project management plans and schedules, defining activities, planning procurement, identifying risks; project execution such as defining objectives, budgeting, scheduling, selecting sub-contractors, coordinating resources, coordinating planning, design, estimating, contracting and construction, maintaining records, overseeing sites and vendors, regular updates to stakeholders, maintaining client communication, directing and managing execution, developing project team, procurement, distributing project information, performing quality assurance, approving changes in scope and costs, controlling invoicing and final accounting, monitoring risks.