Description

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration - through conceptualization - to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we've led with vision, contributing to many of the world's most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you'll discover more than just a job - you'll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.

Responsibilities

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Project Construction Manager to join our international consulting team on a landmark mixed-use mega project in Madinah , KSA for a mixed-Use Mega Development (including luxury 5-star hotel, residential, retail, and commercial components).

The Construction Manager will be responsible for overseeing all on-site construction activities, ensuring adherence to project schedules, budgets, safety standards, and quality requirements. This is a high-profile role requiring coordination between contractors, consultants, and client stakeholders to deliver world-class assets in one of the region's most significant urban transformations.

• Leading and managing all on-site construction activities from pre-construction through handover, ensuring alignment with project timelines and quality benchmarks.
• Coordinating between contractors, sub-contractors, design consultants, and client representatives to ensure smooth execution of construction packages.
• Monitoring construction progress against approved schedules and budgets, identifying and mitigating potential risks and delays.
• Ensuring the highest standards of quality control and health & safety are implemented and maintained across all project components.
• Providing regular progress reports, site updates, and recommendations to the Project Director and other senior stakeholders.
• Reviewing and approving construction-related documents, RFIs, method statements, and shop drawings.
• Ensuring that construction is aligned with the design intent, particularly for the high-end hospitality and luxury hotel elements.
• Fostering a collaborative environment across multi-disciplinary teams, promoting best practices and innovation in construction delivery.
• Demonstrating and leading with your experience in managing large-scale mixed-use developments, including luxury 5-star hotels, high-rise residential, retail, and commercial components.

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 20+ years' work experience (at least 5 years within the GCC region) partnered with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. You must have demonstrated experience managing large-scale mixed-use developments, including luxury 5-star hotels, high-rise residential, retail, and commercial components.

• Proven ability to deliver complex, multi-phase projects on time and within budget.
• Deep understanding of regional construction standards, building codes, and regulatory frameworks in Saudi Arabia or the GCC..
• Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Experience in Microsoft Office, Primavera and Microsoft Project applications is essential. Candidates with experience gained within the consultancy sector on major scale mixed-use development projects will be of great interest.

KEO's performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its' contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.