Project Manager (MEP)

Job description

Responsibilities: Ensure timely project completion within approved budget while maintaining quality and safety. Develop Saudi national employees to meet Saudization targets and knowledge sharing goals. Provide HR input on succession planning, career growth, and organization structure. Manage team affairs with highest standards of respect, integrity, accountability, agility, quality, safety, and corporate governance. Ensure compliance with Code of Ethics and embed company values across the function. Lead adoption and utilization of systems and ERP. Represent the company and strengthen relationships with clients, consultants, and regulatory authorities. Coordinate field supervision, subcontractors, and vendors to follow the MEP schedule. Administer financial aspects of owner contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders. Build effective relationships with clients and project team. Review contracts and confirm budget setup and milestones with Project Lead. Create schedule of values, project logs, safety and mobilization plans, and validate with team. Oversee purchasing process and document control. Maintain cost control, buy schedules, scope of work, subcontract distribution, contract riders, purchase orders, and insurance compliance. Manage purchase and delivery schedules, change orders, shop drawings, document logs, and correspondence. Attend and chair MEP schedule and management meetings. Manage requisitions, payments, lien releases, payroll, and cash flow communication. Deliver manuals and consolidate project documentation. Manage subcontractor closeout, utility transfer, owner training, and punch list. Provide warranties, as‑builts, and training to owner. Supervise work teams, control hours, overtime, and incentive schemes. Liaise with HSE/Quality for project safety and quality compliance. Respond to emergencies and take remedial actions. Align manpower skills with project requirements. Uphold safety standards and HSE management system. Follow company quality standards.

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 10 years experience in MEP construction and project management, at least 5 years in a managerial role
• proficiency in written and spoken English (Arabic a plus)
• strong knowledge of construction project safety, NEBOSH or OSHA certification mandatory
• excellent communication, people management and problem‑solving skills
• excellent stakeholder management
• well‑versed in identifying and mitigating project risks
• ability to predict project cost to complete and adhere to budgeted plan
• P&L accountability with business acumen
• good knowledge of Construction Management, QA/QC Management, and Contractual Management
• proven ability to handle complex projects with results focus
• high level of knowledge in civil construction management and project management
• proficient engineering knowledge with HSE implementation
• extensive experience implementing statutory, legal, and company policies and procedures

Skills