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Project Manager

Kaefer Saudi Arabia Co · Dammam/Khobar/Eastern Province

Posted Oct 27, 2026Source: naukrigulf
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• Planning, delivery and technical coordination • Review contract, scope, specifications, drawings and deliverables; support bid review and lead tender-to-execution handover, confirming assumptions, scope and commitments. • Build execution plans, baseline schedule and budget, manpower and equipment forecasts, procurement plans and reporting routines; mobilize resources and coordinate trades, client operations and interfaces. • Monitor milestones, cost, productivity and resource use; forecast performance, implement recovery actions and manage shutdown, turnaround and maintenance work where applicable. • Ensure scaffolding designs, loading, erection, inspection and handover controls are approved; coordinate competent review of complex or engineered scaffolds. • Ensure insulation and fireproofing comply with approved material and installation specifications, including preparation, thickness, cladding/protection, curing, inspection and repair; manage technical queries and drawing revisions. • Maintain scope, schedule and cost baselines; assess, document and secure approvals for changes before implementation. Track critical materials, equipment and subcontractor deliverable for timely availability. HSE, quality and environmental management • Lead project HSE implementation; ensure risk assessments, method statements, permits, toolbox talks, training and authorizations are in place. Control work at height, lifting, confined spaces, hazardous materials and SIMOPS; stop unsafe work and close corrective actions. • Participate in incident investigations and preventive-action tracking; coordinate emergency arrangements, escalation and contingency plans with client/site teams. • Implement quality plans and ITPs; verify approvals, traceability and inspections at hold/witness points, resolve nonconformities and maintain handover records. • Apply required environmental controls, including waste management, spill prevention and appropriate material handling and disposal; ensure compliance with applicable Saudi requirements, client standards, site rules and permits. Commercial, resources and client management • Manage budgets, forecasts, cash flow and cost performance; monitor labor productivity, material consumption, equipment utilization and subcontractor costs. • Identify changes promptly; maintain supporting records, issue contractual notices and prepare variation submissions. Coordinate progress measurement, invoicing and payment follow-up; support claims and contractual discussions within delegated authority. • Mobilize and allocate approved personnel, equipment and materials; set expectations, develop workforce competence and manage subcontractor performance. Plan overtime with approvals and fatigue controls. • Act as primary client contact within the reporting structure; lead progress meetings, record decisions and actions, report safety, quality, schedule, cost, resources and risks, and escalate issues with recommendations. Risk, closeout and governance • Maintain risk and interface controls, including access, material availability and operational disruptions; implement mitigations and escalate significant exposures. • Complete punch lists, final inspections, handover and demobilization; reconcile final accounts, close contractual obligations and capture lessons learned. • Maintain accurate, controlled project reports, correspondence, drawings, change records, claims evidence and handover documents in accordance with company/client requirements. • Comply with KAEFER policies and applicable requirements for ethical conduct, confidentiality and information security. Make commitments and approve expenditure only within delegated authority; escalate matters outside limits. • Engineering, Construction Management or related degree, or equivalent technical qualification and substantial relevant experience. • Typically 8–12 years in industrial construction/maintenance, including 3–5 years managing projects or major packages; relevant scaffolding, insulation and fireproofing delivery/coordination experience. • Proven control of budgets, schedules, manpower and subcontractors; able to interpret contracts, specifications, drawings and performance reports; strong spoken and written English. • Preferred: Saudi/GCC and oil & gas, petrochemical, power, heavy industrial or infrastructure experience; PMP/equivalent, relevant HSE training, P6/MS Project, ERP and Office skills; Arabic. Competencies and performance measures Competencies: Safety leadership, planning and execution, technical coordination, commercial awareness, team development, client management, negotiation, risk-based problem solving and clear reporting. KPIs: HSE performance and action closure; milestone and schedule achievement; budget, profitability and forecast accuracy; productivity and resource use; quality acceptance, rework and NCR closure; timely variations, invoicing and collection support; client satisfaction, handover, team competence and subcontractor performance. Agree project-specific targets and definitions. Authority and working conditions Authority: Direct project execution, allocate approved resources and stop unsafe work. Financial commitments, contractual changes and subcontract awards are subject to the Company delegation-of-authority matrix. Works with Operations, HSE, QA/QC, Engineering, Planning, Commercial, Procurement, Logistics, HR and Finance. Conditions: Regular site presence and travel in industrial/construction environments; extended or irregular hours may be required during shutdowns and critical phases, subject to company policy and applicable requirements.

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