PACE Looking for Senior Project Manager designing in Riyadh Saudi Arabia Full Time

Job Description
Pace is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy firm based in the Middle East, providing architecture, engineering and planning services to a wide range of public and private sector clients. We are one of the regions largest privately owned design and engineering consultancies and operate internationally. We help national governments, international organisations and private sector companies to deliver successful local solutions with global expertise. From designing road, rail,energy and water systems to creating new buildings and communities, at Pace we are united by the vision to make our world a better place.ResponsibilitiesAssist the Director of Operations (DoO) in the development of the annual plan to guide the Project Management department.Assist the Director of Operations (DoO) in developing and validating the scope of services and related decisions for large and complex projects during the marketing and contract development process.Mentor and develop other PMs and pass on special knowledge and skills.Improve the PM process and procedures and adapt to new project delivery methods and technologies.Operational responsibilities include the following Identify business opportunities through client relationships by listening and seeking out new projects that may exist or are being formulated.Develop and maintain positive relationships with consultants, contractors and jurisdictional/approval agencies.Participate in the preparation and negotiation of the contractual agreement with the client through inputs to the proposal and business development team.Participate with management in preparing proposals by assisting the Head of the Proposals department (e.g. in defining project scopes, exclusions, project risks, initial schedules, estimations for man-hours, direct costs, profit margins etc).Lead multiple project teams as the Senior Project Manager.Manage projects (e.g. Completes work plans, identification of project team members, budget, sub-consultants, schedules for completion, fees and costs as well as variation orders etc.)Conduct interviews with clients to understand their needs, confirm requirements, obtain information and ensure that alldesign facets of the projects are correctly scoped; develop an insight on how to proceed with the concept design of the project.Maintain client relationships throughout projects by keeping clients informed about project progress on a regular basis;initiate and maintain contact with other key project individuals for clarification, coordination and negotiation of critical issues.Prepare project presentations and lead client presentations as and when requiredConduct Concept, Preliminary, and Detail Designs as well as contract document work sessions with clients, consultants and engineers and assure project inter-disciplinary and quality control coordination.Review and approve project layout and integrate engineering elements into unified designs for client review and approval.Ensure consistent communication related to project information between project teams and the respective clients.Review and ensure tender documents are in compliance with laws laid down by regulatory authorities.Ensure that the Quality Management Program is initiated and adhered to across project life cyclesWork with other Project Managers to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to changes in various projects.Solve complex project issues by providing team support and assists in developing solutions to technical issues.Communicate with consultants, contractors, sub-consultants and other disciplines to ensure project details are carried out that includes technical issues.Foster and maintain a collaborative atmosphere with all sections of the Design department.Ensure smooth management of all correspondence with clients, sub-consultants and contractors.Ensure proper project filling, document storage management in line with company procedures.Monitor construction administration during the construction phase and ensures adherence to design intent as well as handling RFI on any design aspect during the construction phase.Experience & QualificationsBachelors degree in Architecture designing or related field.Minimum of 10 years of experience in architecture, preferably with experience in construction management or contracting.5+ years as an engineer working in the Construction industry that should include.5+ years as a Project Manager handling large and complex projects.PMP Certification is Mandatory and Required.if PMP certification is not available, then must be obtained within 6 months of employment with Pace.Must have working experience delivering design and engineering projects.Must have working experience with Architecture Engineering Consultancy or similar types work leading design and engineering teams to deliver construction and engineering projects.Experience with sophisticated project owners such as Oil & Gas companies and large real estate companies is acceptable based on verifiable experienceExperience working with EPC contractors is an advantage.Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic languages.Knowledge and understanding of scheduling and planning methods and tools (Primavera/MS Project).Knowledge and understanding of applicable conditions of contracts (FEDIC, MPW,..etc)Proven hands on experience and knowledge of engineer production methods and toolsKnowledge and understanding of design and construction processes and standards.Knowledge of International Standards and CodesKnowledge of national/local ministerial regulations and standardsProven knowledge of CAD and Revit software or similar.
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