Project Management – Saudi Arabia

Our client is an established Saudi real estate developer and general contractor with a strong track record of success in large-scale high-rise, hospitality, mixed-use and commercial projects. The company is currently launching a major new construction project in Mecca (Makkah) and is seeking an experienced, internationally oriented leader to manage the large-scale construction project in Saudi Arabia , who will assume overall responsibility for the successful realization of this strategically important flagship project.

The position offers a unique opportunity to assume a visible leadership role within a growing organization and to work directly with the company's management and owners.

Your responsibilities

As the manager of the major construction project, you bear overall responsibility for the construction execution and project management – from mobilization and procurement to implementation, commissioning and final handover. This position combines operational management in the construction industry with strategic and organizational responsibility.

You will set clear priorities, drive excellent project implementation, strengthen project control, and build a high-performing, interdisciplinary organization. They report directly to the board and the chairman and have correspondingly extensive decision-making and design authority. Assuming overall responsibility at management level for the successful implementation of major construction projects in Mecca Project management from mobilization, planning, engineering and procurement through construction and commissioning to final handover Ensuring implementation in accordance with the approved cost, schedule, quality, HSE and contractual requirements.

Management and further development of an interdisciplinary organization with approximately 10 directly subordinate employees, as well as overall responsibility for the project. Establishing clear responsibilities, performance standards, and a strong, results-oriented corporate culture Responsibility for project budgets, cash flow, procurement, contracts, commercial performance and significant project risks Management and coordination of the areas of project management, engineering, MEP, planning and HSE as well as other supporting corporate functions.

Driving the professionalization of project structures, processes, reporting systems, project controls and decision-making processes. Managing relationships with authorities, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and other key stakeholders Representation of the company at the senior management level, as well as regular reporting to the Board and Chairman.

Conducting regular business trips to Switzerland as needed Requirements We are looking for an experienced leader from the construction industry with extensive experience as a general contractor and project manager. Completed studies in civil engineering, architecture, construction management or a comparable technical field Extensive experience at senior level in the construction industry and in the implementation of large construction projects At least 7–10 years of professional experience in the construction industry in the DACH region (Germany, Austria or Switzerland) and a total of at least 15 years of relevant experience at senior level.

Proven experience in the successful implementation of complex and large-scale construction projects Solid experience on the side of a general contractor/main contractor with continuous responsibility for project execution. Proven leadership experience in multidisciplinary teams Strong business acumen, particularly in the areas of cost control, procurement, contract management and project performance.

Excellent strategic and analytical skills as well as strong decision-making, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Fluent or perfect English skills are absolutely essential. Knowledge of Arabic language is a great advantage. International or GCC experience in construction is highly desirable. Willingness to work permanently at the project site in Makkah five days a week.

Important prerequisite – Maccabees Due to the special legal regulations for the Holy City of Mecca, access to this place of employment is reserved exclusively for Muslims. Therefore, adherence to the Muslim faith is a mandatory requirement for this position.

Benefits

The offer – an attractive Executive Package Contract duration: 1 year, renewable, with a planned minimum total duration of 5 years. Annual base salary: from SAR 1,020,000 gross , depending on experience and qualifications Performance bonus: up to 3 months' salary Comprehensive health insurance for the job holder and his family company car Annual round-trip flights for the job holder and their family 30 days of paid annual leave Regular business trips to Switzerland Executive-level position with direct access to the board and chairman This position offers an experienced leader from the construction industry the opportunity to assume a strategically important leadership role with a long-term international perspective, high responsibility and far-reaching decision-making authority.