Hill International
Senior Project Manager | Resident Engineer
- Permanent
- Medina, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 15 - 20 yrs
Job overview
Date posted
19/07/2025
Location
Medina, Saudi Arabia
Salary
SAR 40,000 - 50,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package + relocation
Experience
15 - 20 yrs
Seniority
Senior Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
02/09/2025
Job description
The Sr. Project Manager / Resident Engineer (RE) is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing large-scale infrastructure projects—particularly in high-stakes, fast-track environments like airports. This individual will lead the site-based PMC team, ensure contractor compliance, resolve technical and coordination issues, and liaise with high-level stakeholders. The role demands deep contract knowledge (especially FIDIC), experience in multidisciplinary project delivery, and commitment to quality and safety.
Required skills
Project Management
Resident Engineering
FIDIC (Red and Yellow Book)
EPC contract administration
Multidisciplinary coordination
Claims analysis and resolution
Airport infrastructure standards (GACA/ICAO)
Construction supervision
HSE compliance and leadership
Stakeholder management
Schedule and cost control
Technical site support
Interface management
Team leadership and mentoring
Contract interpretation
Document control oversight
Progress monitoring
QEHS compliance
PMC/PMCM delivery models
Key responsibilities
- Lead the on-site PMC team for all construction-related activities including HSE, supervision, and administration
- Monitor contractor performance and site progress to ensure on-time delivery
- Build and maintain working relationships with the client, contractors, and third parties
- Provide technical support and resolve constructability or procurement issues
- Review and validate project schedules, cost updates, and risk assessments
- Analyze contractor claims and recommend mitigations or resolutions
- Ensure quality through effective site inspections and approval protocols
- Interpret FIDIC contract clauses and advise the client on contractual implications
- Promote and enforce project-wide safety culture in compliance with HSE standards
- Mentor staff and support professional development of the project team
- Manage interface coordination among multiple contractors
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence
- Ensure compliance with Hill International’s QEHS policies throughout the project
Experience & skills
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (Master's preferred)
- Minimum 15 years of experience in infrastructure or airport development projects in GCC
- Extensive PMC or PMCM leadership experience
- Expertise in contract administration and claims under FIDIC
- Proven site leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Strong communication skills for interfacing with senior stakeholders
- Familiarity with GACA and ICAO standards (preferred)
- Track record of working in Saudi Arabia with international contractors
- Team-building and staff mentoring experience
- Commitment to project delivery, safety, and quality excellence