Project Manager - Western, Jeddah

About the job Project Manager - Western, Jeddah

Company Introduction:

Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com

Position Summary:

The Project Manager – Western, Jeddah, leads large-scale infrastructure and city development projects, managing all aspects of planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution to ensure timely, on-scope, and on-budget delivery. They coordinate internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders, monitor project performance, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. With extensive experience in water and wastewater works and engagement with government and utility entities, they provide technical guidance, maintain comprehensive project documentation, and drive a zero-accident philosophy on site.

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Manage the development and implementation of project plans, schedules, budgets, and objectives.
• Monitor and control project progress and performance.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects. Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Analyze project risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
• Report and escalate to management as needed.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and team members to ensure project objectives are met.
• Monitor project costs and ensure cost efficiency.
• Provide regular reports on project progress and performance.
• Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Ensure compliance with project safety and quality standards.
• Identify and resolve project issues. Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 15 years experience in large-scale infrastructure or city development projects.
• Experience of major government and/or semi-government program and projects implementations.
• Extensive Experience in the project management of water and wastewater works.
• Knowledge of professional project management processes and procedures.
• Experience of implementing a zero accident philosophy.
• A record of engagement with government entities / utility providers.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of project management software and tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• A record of engagement with government entities / utility providers. Proven track record of successful project management.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.