Project Manager - Fire & Life Safety

Company Overview Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more .Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient. At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization . Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together Overview – Role The Project Manager will be responsible for leading individual projects while coordinating multiple project team member activities. Responsibilities in this role include managing the preparation of code reports, smoke control reports, engineering judgment letters, accessibility reports, and alternate materials and methods on multiple projects. You will write, review, and help develop proposals for projects big and small, in multiple states, using word, excel, and Ajera accounting/PM software; while also managing client expectations, project staffing, budgets, schedule of deliverables, and assisting accounting prepare invoices for principal review. This role will be responsible managing projects across Riyadh region of Saudi Arabia Responsibilities • Plan and direct engineering activities, managing the overall framework of projects on behalf of Jensen Hughes, overseeing multiple scopes of work while developing and monitoring project execution plans, ensuring overall financial management • Prepare and present technical reports and presentations, managing all contractual discussions with the client. • Be a key player in technical decision making and business development activities. • Arrange and chair regular scheduled internal coordination meetings across multiple scopes of work ensuring smooth coordination between the key stakeholders from the client’s side, and the Jensen Hughes internal staff. • Maintain and control risk register, recording, monitoring and communication on the project’s risks Requirements And Qualifications • 7-9 years of relevant experience managing complex projects related to Fire & Life Safety, preferably within KSA. • Postgraduate qualification in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering or other related subjects • Strong task management and project management skills and experienced in developing project estimates proposals • Broad knowledge of building codes, fire codes, or accessibility regulations along with a deep knowledge of Architectural, Engineering, Construction & Design process • Experience in developing, leading and managing project teams • Excellent communication and training skills and ability to work collaboratively with consultants, fellow QA managers and other stakeholders along with strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work. • Professional body membership preferred • Possess effective written and oral communication skills to write reports, business correspondence, presentations, procedure manuals, and to respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and other stakeholders when prompted by the internal team. • Has the ability to work independently and as part of a team, enjoying professional challenges and desire to be an integral part of the long-term growth of Jensen Hughes. Why you should join Jensen Hughes • You will work with market-leading clients and have the backing of a leading international firm • You'll have support from the leadership team and given flexibility to work where and when you want • Career advancement with an established framework is in place clearly defining expectations, outlining opportunities for promotion Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. At Jensen Hughes, we embrace innovation and understand that people are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and other generative platforms to learn, prepare and communicate. We have provided some guidelines regarding the responsible use of AI in the recruitment process. Please click here to review. The security of your personal data is important to us. Jensen Hughes has implemented reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security standards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. We protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, using security technologies and procedures, such as encryption and limited access. Only authorized individuals may access your personal data for the purpose for which it was collected, and these individuals receive training about the importance of protecting personal data. Jensen Hughes is committed to compliance with all relevant data privacy laws in all areas where we do business, including, but not limited to, the GDPR and the CCPA. Additionally, our service providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality of personal data and may not use the information for any unauthorized purpose. • Policy on use of 3rd party recruiting agency for direct placements Jensen Hughes will occasionally augment a recruiting search through agencies for certain positions when business conditions warrant. Jensen Hughes will not accept resumes, inquiries or proposals from recruiting agencies as an acceptable method to consider a candidate. 3rd party recruiting agencies must sign a standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or member of the talent acquisition team. Hiring managers and employees of Jensen Hughes are not authorized to accept resumes, engage in fee-based searches through recruiting firms or sign a search agreement. Please note this policy does not apply to “staffing firms” or firms that are involved with hiring temporary staff. Any recruiting agency interested in being considered may contact our recruiting team at jensenhughesrecruiting.com.