Job description

Title:Project Manager – Civil (Primary) + Multi-Project Portfolio, KSA Location:Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (multi-city, intercity), frequent travel Reporting To: Program Director / Client Representative

Contract Type:Full-time

Role Summary

? Lead end-to-end delivery of civil projects as the primary focus, while managing a portfolio of diverse projects (e.g., utilities, structural installations, site development, MEP interfaces, reinstatements, and related works) from initiation and permitting through construction, testing, handover, and close-out.

? Serve as the single point of accountability for scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, stakeholder satisfaction, and commercial performance across assigned projects.

Portfolio Responsibility

? Manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritizing civil works while accommodating other project types as assigned.

? Standardize planning, QA/QC, HSE, and reporting across projects; implement common templates, dashboards, and governance cadences.

? Balance resources (crews, equipment, subcontractors) across projects; conduct weekly capacity reviews and reallocate to protect critical paths.

? Maintain a consolidated risk register, cost forecast, and executive dashboard for leadership and clients; lead portfolio-level change control and claims avoidance.

? Establish and chair portfolio reviews with internal leadership and client representatives.

Key Responsibilities

? Planning and Delivery: Develop integrated schedules and cash flows; control baselines, monitor critical paths, and issue recovery plans.

? Technical Execution (civil primary): oversee grading, subgrade preparation, excavation, compaction, foundations, drainage, duct banks, pits/handholes, curbs/asphalt tie-ins, waterproofing, and reinstatement with authority approvals.

? Cross-Discipline Coordination: manage interfaces with structural, geotechnical, MEP, traffic management, and vendor installation teams as applicable.

? QA/QC and Inspections: implement ITPs, Hold/Witness points, material submittals, lab testing coordination, and defect prevention; ensure audit readiness.

? HSE Leadership: enforce Safety Plans, toolbox talks, site audits, incident reporting, and traffic/public protection measures.

? Commercial and Contracts: own BOQ, unit-rate contracts, variations, invoicing/certifications, and collections; align monthly revenue recognition with progress.

? Stakeholder Management: act as SPOC with clients, consultants, authorities, labs, and vendors; lead clarifications and approvals; arrange site inspections and logistics.

? Documentation and Close-Out: maintain disciplined document control; deliver As- Builts, test records, and final dossiers accepted by the consultant/client.

? Continuous Improvement: drive lessons learned, NCR root-cause elimination, cycle- time reduction, and logistics optimization across projects.

Qualifications and Experience

? Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (Master’s preferred).

? 10–15 years’ experience delivering civil projects end-to-end in KSA, with proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects of varied types.

? Strong knowledge of civil standards and authority processes (e.g., ACI/ASTM/MOMRAH) and familiarity with relevant guidelines for non-civil scopes.

? Demonstrated experience with ITPs, Hold/Witness management, third-party laboratory coordination, and QA/QC systems.

? Commercial acumen: BOQ management, unit-rate contracts, change control, revenue forecasting, and claims avoidance.

? PMP/PRINCE2 preferred; Saudi Council of Engineers registration is an advantage.

? Fluency in English; Arabic proficiency strongly preferred.

Core Competencies

? Civil engineering leadership with adaptable multi-project delivery.

? Portfolio planning, resource leveling, and logistics optimization.

? Technical rigor in foundations, reinforcement, concrete placement/curing, and protective systems; effective coordination with non-civil scopes.

? HSE excellence and risk management across dispersed sites.

? Stakeholder engagement, clear communication, and rapid escalation handling.

? Cost control, revenue discipline, and vendor performance management.

? Evidence-based reporting and governance discipline.

Tools and Systems

? Scheduling: MS Project or Primavera P6.

? Document Control: Aconex/Procore/SharePoint or equivalent.

? Analytics and Reporting: MS Office and portfolio dashboards (Power BI/Tableau or Excel).

? CAD viewing tools; familiarity with lab/geotechnical reporting formats.

KPIs and Success Measures

? Schedule adherence: ?90% milestones achieved on or ahead of plan across active projects.

? Cost performance: portfolio variance within ?5% of approved budgets; controlled variations.

? Quality: zero major NCRs; ?95% first-time pass rate at Hold/Witness inspections.

? Safety: zero LTIs; ?95% achievement of leading indicators (inspections, toolbox talks).

? Testing compliance: 100% of required tests completed and accepted per specification.

? Revenue: achieve quarterly recognized revenue targets set by management with ?95% collection within 60 days; forecast accuracy within ?10%.

? Documentation: complete As-Builts and test records accepted by client/consultant.

? Client satisfaction: positive feedback and fewer than two unresolved escalations per quarter.

Compensation and Benefits

? Base Salary: commensurate with experience and certifications.

? Performance Bonus: annual base, linked to schedule, budget, quality/HSE, testing, client satisfaction, and revenue performance.

? Revenue Incentive: quarterly incentive tied to achievement of revenue targets and collections discipline.

? Allowances: as per KSA/company set standards/policy.

? Benefits: as per KSA/company set standards.

? Professional Development: sponsored PMP/PRINCE2/SCE renewals and relevant technical training.

Application Instructions

? CV highlighting end-to-end civil delivery and multi-project management.

? References for at least three comparable projects in the past five years.

? Brief approach notes on portfolio scheduling, QA/QC/HSE governance, and revenue/invoicing discipline.

? ? Send your CV (PDF only) to: Coordinator.CBCL@cbcl-sa.com

? ? Email Subject Line: Project Manager – Riyadh – [Your Name]

? (Include project list: client, scope, your role, duration, key technologies.)

? ? Contact (Queries Only)

? Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.