Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration - through conceptualization - to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we've led with vision, contributing to many of the world's most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you'll discover more than just a job - you'll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.

Responsibilities

Our newest opportunity is for a an experienced and highly motivated Project Manager - Interior Design to join our team in Jeddah, supporting the delivery of a prestigious mixed-use development. This role requires a strong PMCM (Project Management & Construction Management) background combined with solid architectural expertise, with a focus on high-quality interior design delivery across multiple asset classes.

• Liaising with client, developer, consultants and contractors as well as KEO internal construction management and supervision, planning, engineering and design divisions.
• Developing and maintaining client relationships enhancing opportunities and business initiatives.
• Ensuring the delivery of the contracted PM/CM services to the client.
• Participates in establishing and implementing the Project Management Plan and procedures.
• Implements standard risk management routines with management support, to identify project risks, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
• Preparing tender strategy; identifies qualified consultants, contractors and vendors; prepares and issues RFP's, evaluates proposals; negotiates contract terms/deliverables/payment schedules; and issues recommendation to the client.
• Reviewing of projects' proposals and plans to determine time frames, staffing plans, finding limitations and establishing procedures needed to accomplish the projects.
• Leading and manage the full lifecycle of interior design packages across a large-scale mixed-use project (hospitality, residential, retail, and commercial components).
• Acting as the primary point of contact between client, design consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Overseeing design development, ensuring alignment with project vision, brand standards, and technical requirements.
• Managing design coordination between architectural, interior, and engineering disciplines.
• Monitoring project progress against schedule, budget, and quality benchmarks.
• Providing leadership in value engineering, risk management, and design optimization.
• Reviewing and approve design submissions, shop drawings, and material selections.
• Ensuring compliance with local regulations, codes, and international best practices.
• Leading site coordination, resolving design-related issues during construction phases.
• Preparing and present regular progress reports to senior stakeholders and clients.

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include overall 20+ years of experience, must have PMC experience. Previous experience of working in Major developments in necessary. Experience in waterfront developments is recommended.

Member of Professional Engineering or Construction Management Society or other recognized body is desirable. Certification(s) in PMP (Project Management Professional) preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field (Master's preferred).
• Strong background in architecture with significant exposure to interior design delivery.
• Experience working in the Middle East, preferably in Saudi Arabia.
• Excellent knowledge of design management, contract administration, and construction processes.

KEO's performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its' contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.