Senior Project Manager - PMC

Location: Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Company Overview

Compass Project Consulting is an award-winning, dynamic, and respected project development consultancy, providing high-quality, value-for-money, and fully tailored services to clients across all sectors. As highly regarded project leaders and effective communicators, our Team at Compass has delivered numerous projects for some of the region’s most ambitious and innovative change-makers. Our diverse and disciplined Team facilitates world-class project development solutions.

Our core values guide our decisions and constitute our culture, empowering us to perform at our highest level on behalf of our clients.

Drawing on our extensive delivery experience, industry-wide knowledge, and sophisticated project development tools, we facilitate the most proficient path toward project success, overcoming constraints and obstacles to deliver projects effectively and efficiently for our clients.

We lead project success stories.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a renowned organization known for our high-calibre experience in the region's build environment.

Role Summary

Compass Project Consulting is supporting a confidential developer client in the search for an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee large-scale mixed-use developments in Al Khobar.

The Senior Project Manager will lead the delivery and management of projects across all phases from design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, handover, and closeout.

The role will act as the primary point of contact between the client, consultants, contractors, authorities, and stakeholders while ensuring successful project delivery aligned with programme, quality, commercial, and operational objectives.

This role requires a strong client-side or PMC professional with proven experience managing large-scale mixed-use, hospitality, residential, or commercial developments within the GCC, ideally in Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

Lead project delivery across all phases from inception through to handover and closeout
Develop and manage overall project execution plans and associated subplans
Manage consultants, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
Oversee procurement strategies, technical submissions, IFC documentation, and construction activities
Manage authority approvals and stakeholder coordination
Chair weekly progress meetings and prepare project dashboard reports and updates
Monitor programme, risks, commercial performance, and mitigation strategies
Ensure compliance with project quality, HSE, and operational standards
Manage change control processes, client approvals, and project reporting
Oversee inspections, snagging, testing, commissioning, and final handover activities
Coordinate operational readiness and closeout documentation including warranties and asset information
Ensure projects are delivered in line with agreed timelines, budgets, and quality expectations

Candidate Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
Minimum 15 years’ experience within project management and construction delivery
PMP certification preferred
Strong client-side, developer, or PMC background
Proven experience delivering mixed-use, hospitality, commercial, or residential developments
Strong understanding of project delivery, procurement, contracts, authority approvals, and construction management
Experience managing multidisciplinary consultants and contractors
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
GCC experience required, Saudi Arabia experience strongly preferred
Fluent English communication skills required; Arabic is advantageous

Desirable Attributes

Commercially aware with strong leadership capabilities
Able to manage fast-paced and complex developments
Strong reporting, coordination, and organizational skills
Proactive and solutions-focused approach to project delivery
Experience working within developer-led environments preferred

To express your interest in a career with us, please apply via the link and shortlisted candidates will be contacted by a Talent Acquisition representative to discuss the available opportunities in more detail.

Website: www.compass-pc.com

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Compass Project Consulting is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.