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 Senior Project Leader &ndash; Data Centres
 
 
 Location
 
 
 Middle East
 
 
 Employment Type
 
 
 Full-Time
 
 
 The Opportunity
 
 
 We are working with a leading organisation delivering large-scale, mission-critical data centre projects and are looking to appoint an experienced
 
 Senior Project Leader
 
 to take full ownership of a major project from award through to commissioning and handover.
 
 
 This is a senior leadership position, offering the opportunity to lead one of the region's most significant data centre EPC's. The successful candidate will be responsible for overall project performance, commercial success, client satisfaction and the safe delivery of the project across all Civil, Structural, Architectural (CSA) and Mechanical, Electrical &amp; Plumbing (MEP) disciplines.
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
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 Lead the successful delivery of a large-scale data centre project from mobilisation through to commissioning and final handover.
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 Provide strategic leadership across all CSA and MEP disciplines, ensuring seamless coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
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 Develop and execute project delivery strategies, including resource planning, procurement, programme recovery and supply chain management.
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 Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact throughout project delivery.
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 Oversee commercial performance, including contract administration, variations, change management, claims and risk management.
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 Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
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 Drive HSE, quality and regulatory compliance across all stages of the project.
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 Lead commissioning, operational readiness and final handover, ensuring all critical systems achieve the required performance standards.
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 Provide leadership to multidisciplinary project teams, creating a collaborative and high-performing project environment.
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 Requirements
 
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 Extensive experience leading the delivery of large-scale data centre or mission-critical projects.
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 Proven experience managing multidisciplinary CSA and MEP teams.
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 Strong commercial awareness with experience managing project P&amp;L, contracts and risk.
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 Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
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 Demonstrated experience delivering projects from pre-construction through commissioning and handover.
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 Strong understanding of HSE, quality and regulatory compliance within complex construction environments.
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 Previous experience working on hyperscale or mission-critical developments is highly desirable.
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 What's on Offer
 
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 Opportunity to lead a flagship mission-critical project.
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 Work with a highly respected organisation delivering complex data centre developments.
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 Long-term career progression within a growing business.
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 Competitive salary and benefits package.
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 If you're an experienced Project Leader with a proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale data centre projects, I'd be keen to hear from you.
 
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Senior Project Manager

Rawaj - Human Capital Management

<div>Leverage your expertise and join the dynamic team of a leading Saudi contractor focused on high-quality large-scale residential projects in Saudi Arabia.
As the Civil Project Director, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and executive oversight of large-scale residential construction projects across their full lifecycle. You will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with the highest quality standards while aligning project execution with the organization's business objectives. The role requires leading multidisciplinary teams, managing key stakeholder relationships, and driving operational excellence across multiple projects.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Accountabilities</h2>
The position involves:<ul><li>
Lead the overall planning, execution, and successful delivery of large-scale residential construction projects across multiple sites.</li><li>
Develop project execution strategies, governance frameworks, and delivery plans aligned with organizational objectives.</li><li>
Provide executive oversight of project schedules, budgets, resource allocation, quality, and risk management.</li><li>
Direct project managers, construction managers, consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams to ensure successful project execution.</li><li>
Ensure all construction activities comply with approved designs, contractual requirements, Saudi regulations, quality standards, and HSE policies.</li><li>
Monitor project performance against key milestones, budgets, and strategic objectives, implementing corrective actions where required.</li><li>
Oversee contract administration, commercial matters, change management, claims, and dispute resolution.</li><li>
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, government authorities, and executive stakeholders.</li><li>
Lead project governance meetings, executive progress reviews, and strategic decision-making sessions.</li><li>
Drive value engineering, cost optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.</li><li>
Ensure effective coordination between Civil, Architectural, MEP, Planning, Procurement, Commercial, and QA/QC teams.</li><li>
Review and approve project execution plans, recovery plans, procurement strategies, and major technical decisions.</li><li>
Identify and mitigate project risks while ensuring proactive issue resolution and business continuity.</li><li>
Oversee project reporting, executive dashboards, financial performance, and portfolio status updates for senior management.</li><li>
Lead project close-out activities, including final inspections, client handover, contractual closeout, and lessons learned.</li><li>
Mentor and develop project leadership teams while promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience</h2>
We are Looking for: 
 
<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.</li><li>
Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration (MBA) is preferred.</li><li>
Minimum 20 years of experience in civil construction and project delivery within large-scale residential developments.</li><li>
Minimum 7 years of experience in a senior leadership role such as Project Director, Senior Project Manager, or Construction Director.</li><li>
Mandatory experience delivering residential construction projects in Saudi Arabia.</li><li>
Proven experience managing high-value residential developments, including residential compounds, villa communities, apartment towers, and mixed-use developments with a significant residential component.</li><li>
Strong background working with leading real estate developers, main contractors, or project management consultants (PMC) in Saudi Arabia.</li><li>
Extensive knowledge of project governance, construction methodologies, contract management, budgeting, cost control, scheduling, risk management, and project controls.</li><li>
Strong understanding of Saudi Building Code, local authority regulations, and construction industry best practices.</li><li>
Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office applications.</li><li>
Strong commercial acumen with experience managing project financial performance, contractual matters, and claims.</li><li>
PMP certification is highly preferred; additional certifications such as PMI-RMP, CCM, or MRICS are considered an advantage.</li><li>
Exceptional leadership, strategic planning, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>
Excellent communication, executive presentation, and decision-making abilities.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to lead multiple large-scale residential projects and deliver successful outcomes within schedule, budget, and quality objectives.</li><li>
Ability to manage complex project portfolios and lead high-performing multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul></div>

Civil Project Director - Residential Projects | Saudi Arabia

Qiddiya Investment Company

<div>The Senior Director &ndash; Project Controls will establish and lead a high performing, standardized integrated Project Controls function within Qiddiya&rsquo;s Transport Business Unit, encompassing Cost Planning and Reporting, Programme (Schedule) Management and Document Control.
Reporting to the Executive Director, Development Management Office, this role will be instrumental in bringing rigour, consistency and confidence to how cost, schedule and reporting are managed across all transport projects. The Senior Director will drive the development of a unified cost-planning framework, ensure disciplined budget approvals and financial tracking in partnership with the Central Development Unit and strengthen programme assurance and logiv testing across the project portfolio.
Qiddiya Investment Company is dedicated to revolutionizing the entertainment and leisure industry in Saudi Arabia, and we are looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Director of Project Controls for our DMO Transportation Division. This pivotal role will involve overseeing and enhancing the project controls framework for the transportation infrastructure projects within the Qiddiya destination. Your leadership will ensure the efficient handling of multiple projects critical to developing a seamless experience across our entertainment platform.
Key Objectives (First 18 months) Responsibilities<ul><li>
Develop and implement a consistent, robust cost planning framework across all projects replacing ad hoc practices with clear methodologies, templates and governance requirements. Ensure project teams adopt the framework and are trained to apply it accurately and consistently.</li><li>
Work closely with the Centrral Development Unit to define and embed a transparent budget approval and funding process, ensuring all projects have approved budgets aligned with corporate systems. Establish clear controls for ongoing budget tracking and change management, providing senior management with full confidence in reported financials.</li><li>
Strengthen programme management discipline by introducing logical, evidence based schedule validation across all projects. Ensure baseline schedules, float, dependencies and critical paths are realistic and defensible. Build capability within the planning team to challenge delivery timelines and assess delay impacts objectively.</li><li>
Embed cost, schedule, risk and change management integration within project reporting ensuring one version of truth and a common control baseline.</li><li>
Partner closely with the Transport Business Unit Governance team to align processes, approvals and reporting with organizational standards and external assurance requirements.</li><li>
Work seamlessly with the Senior Directors of Procurement, Commercial and Finance, Risk and Compliance &amp; Reporting and maintain strong interfaces with the Central Delivery Unit (CDU) and Strategic Delivery Unit (SDU) to ensure alignment and transparency across the delivery program.</li><li>
Recruit, develop and empower a capable project controls team covering cost, programme, and document control disciplines fostering a culture of accuracy, responsiveness and continuous improvement.</li></ul>
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Lead the establishment of an integrated Project Controls Framework governing cost planning, schedule management, change control and reporting across all projects
</li><li>Create detailed cost planning standards and templates, defining inputs, assumptions and review checkpoints to drive consistency across project cost plans.</li><li>
Oversee the preparation, validation and ongoing maintenance of project budgets, ensuring traceability between approved budgets, cost plans and funding sources.</li><li>
Collaborate with the Central Development Unit and Finance to embed the budget approval process, track funding allocations and provide transparent reporting of financial performance.</li><li>
Ensure all projects maintain accurate and logically structured programmes, validated through formal schedule assurance reviews.</li><li>
Manage scheduling, budgeting, cost control, and risk management activities to ensure timely and cost-effective project execution.</li><li>
Work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define project baselines and establish governance structures.</li><li>
Provide expert analysis and insight into project performance, preparing detailed reporting for senior management and stakeholders.</li><li>
Provide senior management with clear, reliable and data driven insights through regular dashboards and performance reviews.</li><li>
Embed project control staff within project teams to ensrue accurate data capture, timely reporting and partnership with project delivery.</li><li>
Ensure document control process maintain version integrity, traceability and audit readiness.</li><li>
Continuously review and improve project controls processes in line with industry advancements and organizational objectives.</li><li>
Maintain a strong focus on compliance, safety, and quality assurance throughout project lifecycles.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
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Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, Project management or a related field; a Master&rsquo;s degree is preferred.</li><li>
At least 15 &ndash; 20+ years of experience in project controls, specifically in transportation or large-scale infrastructure projects.</li><li>
Advanced capability with project Control tools (Primavera P6, CostOS, Power BI etc).</li><li>
Demonstrated leadership experience supervising project controls teams in complex project environments.</li><li>
Deep understanding of project control techniques, including scheduling, cost estimation, and risk assessment methodologies.</li><li>
Excellent analytical skills paired with the ability to provide strategic recommendations based on data-driven insights.</li><li>
Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.</li><li>
Expertise in project management software and tools to drive project efficiency.</li><li>
Professional certifications, such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent, are highly valued.</li><li>
Prior experience in transport or large scale infrastructure</li></ul> 

Benefits 
Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.</div>

Senior Director - Project Controls - Transport - 20003758 HS8

Egis Group

<div><ul><li>Site Supervision
</li></ul><ul><li>Permanent Contract
</li></ul><ul><li>Mid-Senior Level
</li></ul><ul><li>Riyadh</li></ul></div>
 <div>About Us 
Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development. Our 20,500 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.&quot;
With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group&rsquo;s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis&rsquo; long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers. 
About the Role 
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead mechanical engineering initiatives on significant projects while contributing to innovative solutions in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. As a senior member of our team, you will drive technical excellence, mentor junior engineers, and help establish best practices that shape our mechanical engineering capability across the region.
Lead and manage mechanical design packages across feasibility, concept, outline, and detailed design phases, ensuring technical robustness and adherence to project timelines.
Develop, prepare, and coordinate comprehensive mechanical deliverables including calculations, specifications, datasheets, schedules, P&amp;IDs, layouts, design reports, and procurement documentation.
Take ownership of assigned mechanical work packages, managing technical quality, interfaces, scope, budget, program, and change control throughout project lifecycle.
Conduct site surveys, data reviews, and lead technical discussions with clients, operators, suppliers, contractors, and technology providers to ensure alignment and resolve challenges.
Design and optimize mechanical solutions for pumps, pipework, valves, tanks, lifting systems, and associated treatment assets tailored to project requirements.
Coordinate seamlessly with Process, Civil/Structural, Electrical, and Architectural teams to ensure MEP integration, constructability, maintainability, and safe access throughout design and construction phases.
Contribute to safety-by-design reviews, HAZOP/SWIFT workshops, technical risk management, and commissioning strategies to deliver safe, efficient solutions.
Review and evaluate supplier and contractor submissions, respond to technical queries, and provide support during construction, commissioning, and project handover.
Mentor and develop junior engineers and graduates, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence within the mechanical engineering team.
Establish and maintain mechanical engineering standards, templates, and best practices to enhance delivery efficiency and quality across projects. 
What do we need from you 
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree (BEng) or Master's degree (MEng) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
Demonstrated expertise in mechanical equipment selection, pumping systems, pipework design, valves, hydraulics, and system layouts.
Proven ability to prepare, check, and coordinate mechanical calculations, specifications, datasheets, schedules, reports, and technical drawings.
Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions, present recommendations clearly, and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
Strong commercial awareness and proven track record of delivering projects within agreed scope, budget, and program parameters.
Working knowledge of relevant mechanical codes, standards, and safety regulations applicable to the project domain. 
What's in it for you?</div>

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Globant

<div>
 
 Looking for an experienced
 
 Senior PMO - Governance
 
 to join a leading organization undergoing a major digital transformation. This strategic role will lead the evolution of project governance by modernizing PMO processes and implementing enterprise workflow automation using
 
 ServiceNow Process Automation
 
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 Lead the development and continuous improvement of enterprise PMO governance frameworks, methodologies, and best practices
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 Establish project governance standards, reporting frameworks, KPIs, and executive dashboards
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 Partner with senior technology and business stakeholders to align strategic initiatives and delivery priorities
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 Drive the transformation of manual, spreadsheet-based PMO processes into automated enterprise workflows
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 Lead the implementation, configuration, and optimization of
 
 ServiceNow Process Automatio
 
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 Design automated workflows for project initiation, approvals, governance reviews, portfolio management, reporting, and risk management
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 Skil
 
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 Extensive experience establishing and leading enterprise PMO governance functions
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 Strong background in project governance, portfolio management, and process improvement
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 Proven experience delivering business transformation and PMO modernization initiatives
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 Hands-on experience implementing and configuring ServiceNow Process Automation is essential
 
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 Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skill
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 Reach out
 
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Project Management Officer

Qiddiya | القدية

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 The Senior Manager leads project controls and financial governance across assigned projects or portfolios, ensuring robust oversight of contracts, budgets, schedules, risks, and reporting. The role provides strategic financial insight, strengthens control frameworks, and supports senior leadership in informed decision-making.
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Manage contract variations, change orders, and extension of time/cost claims, ensuring proper evaluation, documentation, approvals, and reporting.
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 Oversee utilization of project contingencies and provisional sums, ensuring disciplined budget control and alignment with approved business cases.
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 Direct cost monitoring, forecasting, and variance analysis, providing clear insights and mitigation strategies to senior management.
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 Ensure integrity and reconciliation of data across SAP, Primavera P6, Unifier, BIM, and related systems.
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 Oversee monthly accrual reviews and financial close activities to ensure accuracy and compliance.
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 Provide high-level oversight of schedule changes and integrated cost/schedule impacts.
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 Lead risk and opportunity reviews, ensuring timely identification, assessment, and escalation of key exposures.
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 Act as a senior liaison between Finance, Commercial, and Project Delivery teams to ensure transparency and alignment.
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 Mentor and guide project controls teams, promoting governance, accountability, and continuous improvement
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
 Bachelor's degree
 
 
 Working knowledge or certification on project tools such as: primavera, p6, unifier, SAP project module. (required)
 
 
 
 Professional Certifications
 
 
 
 Professional certifications such as CPA/ MBA are preferred
 
 
 Certificate in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution - RICS or similar are preferred
 
 
 Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred.
 
 
 8+ years of experience in Project Controls, or Development Finance as part of large construction company or large developer or PMC.
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Senior Manager - Financial Planning and Analysis (CORS 251)

JASARA PMC

<div>Jasara Program Management Company is helping shape the future of social infrastructure in Saudi Arabia through a solutions-based, performance-driven approach. As a joint venture between Public Investment Fund, Jacobs, and Saudi Aramco, the company brings together deep expertise to deliver complex programs that support Vision 2030 and raise the standard for project delivery across the construction sector.
In this role, you will provide senior leadership for quality across major infrastructure and social development programs, helping ensure that quality is embedded as a core driver of delivery excellence. You will work closely with program and project stakeholders to strengthen governance, improve consistency, and support high standards across complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Responsibilities<ul><li>
Lead quality assurance strategy across large-scale infrastructure and social development programs.</li><li>
Oversee compliance with quality standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.</li><li>
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery and operational excellence.</li><li>
Collaborate with stakeholders to embed quality practices throughout program execution.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
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Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.</li><li>
10+ years of quality management experience in large-scale infrastructure programs.</li><li>
Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional quality and project teams.</li><li>
Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives within complex program environments.</li><li>
Ability to work effectively with project directors, client representatives, regulators, contractors, and senior leadership.</li><li>
An advanced degree in engineering or a related field is a plus.</li><li>
Experience with ISO 9001, internal or external audit programs, CAPA, Lean, or Six Sigma is a plus.</li></ul></div>

Senior Manager - Quality

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