üì¢ LINDNER IS HIRING | SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
üìç Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Lindner Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced and results-driven Project Manager to lead and manage a major construction project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
We are looking for a senior professional with a strong background in construction project management, particularly in complex structural steel works, architectural steel structures, and multidisciplinary construction projects.
The successful candidate must demonstrate a combination of strong technical knowledge, commercial awareness, contractual expertise, and proven leadership capabilities.
KEY REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE
1. Professional Experience
- Minimum 15 years of experience in construction, with substantial experience in project management roles.
- Proven track record in managing large-scale and complex construction projects.
- Strong background in structural steel fabrication, transportation, erection, and installation.
- Experience with complex architectural steel structures, heavy steel assemblies, and challenging construction methodologies.
- Previous experience working with international contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Experience in the Saudi Arabian construction market is highly preferred.
- Candidates must be currently based in Riyadh.
- The candidate must be a native Arabic speaker.
2. Technical & Construction Management
- Strong understanding of structural steel engineering, fabrication processes, erection methodologies, and installation sequencing.
- Experience in managing complex lifting operations, heavy lifting plans, temporary works, and construction logistics.
- Ability to review and challenge technical proposals, construction methodologies, shop drawings, and engineering deliverables.
- Strong understanding of interfaces between structural steel, civil works, glazing, aluminium, and other building trades.
- Ability to identify construction risks, resolve technical issues, and drive progress on site.
- Strong coordination skills with engineering, procurement, fabrication, logistics, and construction teams.
3. Commercial & Contractual Management – Essential
- Strong commercial awareness and proven experience in managing the financial and contractual aspects of construction projects.
- Experience in project budgeting, cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Ability to identify, evaluate, and manage variations, change orders, and additional works.
- Proven experience in preparing, negotiating, and managing contractual claims, including extension of time (EOT) and prolongation costs.
- Understanding of subcontract agreements, payment applications, procurement commitments, and commercial negotiations.
- Ability to identify contractual risks, protect the company's contractual position, and manage correspondence with clients and contractors.
- Experience in managing project cash flow, cost-to-complete forecasts, and commercial performance.
4. Project Planning & Leadership
- Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, and resource allocation.
- Ability to develop recovery plans and implement corrective measures to maintain project deadlines.
- Proven ability to lead project managers, construction managers, engineering teams, and site personnel.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to manage client expectations, resolve conflicts, and maintain effective relationships with all project stakeholders.
- Commitment to quality, health, safety, and environmental standards.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
- Additional project management or contractual/commercial qualifications would be an advantage.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
We are looking for a hands-on senior professional who combines engineering knowledge with strong commercial and managerial capabilities.
The candidate should be capable of taking full ownership of project delivery, from engineering and procurement through fabrication, logistics, site execution, and final handover, while maintaining control over project costs, contractual obligations, quality, and schedule.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their updated CV to:
Semeer.Noottukaran@Lindner-Group.com
