Project Manager (Site Based)

DSA Architects International

Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

12-14 Years

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Job Description

1. JOB PURPOSE

The Site-Based Project Manager is responsible for supporting and working alongside the Site Lead / Project Architect in the overall management, coordination, and control of construction delivery activities across the project lifecycle. The role ensures that works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with the approved programme, contractual obligations, project objectives, and quality standards.

Acting as a representative of the Lead Design Consultant (LDC), the role provides leadership across contractor management, multidisciplinary site coordination, construction administration, programme monitoring, and stakeholder engagement to maintain effective project delivery and governance.

This is a highly client-facing role requiring strong professional presence, proven stakeholder management capability, and excellent communication skills. The successful candidate must confidently represent DSA across Client, Contractor, Authority, and Consultant interfaces while driving decisions, managing expectations, and maintaining alignment with contractual and delivery obligations.

The role requires a proactive, delivery-focused individual capable of identifying project risks early, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and supporting successful project execution through testing & commissioning, handover, and close-out.

2. JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES LINKED TO OBJECTIVES

Construction Supervision & Delivery Management

Support management and coordination of day-to-day construction supervision activities across all disciplines.
Provide leadership across multidisciplinary supervision teams to maintain aligned and efficient project delivery.
Monitor contractor performance, construction methodology, resource allocation, and execution effectiveness.
Drive coordination and timely resolution of technical, programme, and site interface matters.
Ensure works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project requirements.
Support delivery readiness for testing & commissioning, phased handovers, and close-out activities.

Programme, Controls & Performance Management

Monitor contractor programmes, look-ahead schedules, and progress against approved milestones and project targets.
Demonstrate strong programme awareness with the ability to assess sequencing, delays, interface risks, and recovery opportunities.
Identify programme constraints and coordinate mitigation and recovery actions with project stakeholders.
Monitor construction progress and support proactive management of programme risks affecting delivery.
Prepare and maintain project reporting to support informed decision-making and executive visibility.

Contract Administration & Consultant Interface Management

Support implementation of contractual procedures in accordance with project requirements and consultant obligations.
Demonstrate sound understanding of FIDIC contract administration principles and Engineer/Consultant interface management.
Monitor contractor compliance with contractual obligations relating to submissions, quality, reporting, and programme & procurement commitments.
Support management of project records, instructions, observations, and technical correspondence.
Assist with identification and escalation of commercial, contractual, and delivery risks.

Technical Coordination & Governance

Manage and track RFIs, technical submissions, shop drawings, material approvals, and consultant deliverables in conjunction with the Project Architect.
Coordinate review workflows to support timely technical responses and minimise impact to programme.
Monitor closure of NCRs, inspections, observations, and corrective actions.
Support governance and close-out procedures to maintain project controls and auditable records.
Maintain effective document control and reporting through approved project and EDMS platforms.

Client & Stakeholder Management

Act as a key day-to-day interface between Client, Contractor, Authorities, and Consultant teams.
Demonstrate excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels of project delivery.
Lead and support meetings, workshops, and reporting sessions with internal and external stakeholders.
Communicate risks, recommendations, and recovery actions clearly and professionally.
Maintain strong client relationships whilst protecting DSA's contractual position and delivery obligations.

3. QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS

Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related discipline.
Minimum 12+ years of experience in construction supervision, site management, and project delivery.
Strong construction supervision, management, and multidisciplinary site coordination experience on large-scale developments.
Proven experience delivering hospitality, mixed-use, residential, or complex building projects.
Sound understanding of FIDIC contract administration and Engineer/Consultant interface management.
Ability to manage contractor performance, progress monitoring, and recovery actions.
Experience managing pre-engineering elements including RFIs, technical submissions, NCRs, consultant deliverables, and structured close-out procedures.
Strong leadership and team management capability across multidisciplinary supervision environments.
Strong programme awareness with ability to assess sequencing, delays, and interface risks.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across Client, Contractor, and Authority environments.
Proficiency in commercial systems, reporting platforms, and construction management workflows.
Strong organisational capability with ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.

4. COMPETENCIES