PMO Manager – Real Estate Development (Saudi Arabia) Riyadh

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management with at least 8 years of experience, including 3 years specifically on the developer/owner side. Proficiency in Primavera P6, advanced Excel, and a strong understanding of the real estate development lifecycle are mandatory.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly capable PMO Manager to lead the project management office for a real estate developer in Riyadh.
The PMO Manager will oversee the full development delivery cycle: feasibility support, design management, consultant and contractor coordination, cost and schedule control, procurement tracking, risk management, project reporting, handover, and close-out.
Key Responsibilities
Establish and manage PMO governance, reporting standards, project controls, templates, and approval workflows across the development portfolio.
Monitor projects from design stage through construction, handover, and final close-out on behalf of the developer.
Prepare executive dashboards and weekly/monthly reports covering project progress, cost, cash flow, risks, design status, procurement, variations, sales readiness, and key decisions required.
Verify actual site progress through regular site inspections and independent validation, rather than relying solely on contractor reports.
Control approved budgets, BOQs, commitments, variations, forecasts, and cost-to-complete for each project.
Track master schedules, identify delays early, assess recovery plans, and escalate critical risks to management.
Lead coordination between development, design, finance, procurement, sales, legal, consultants, contractors, and government-related stakeholders.
Review design deliverables, consultant outputs, BOQs, specifications, tender packages, and construction documentation for completeness before execution.
Monitor consultant and contractor performance against their contractual scope, deliverables, milestones, quality requirements, and approved budgets.
Maintain project risk registers, issue logs, decision trackers, action plans, and mitigation measures.
Support tender evaluations, consultant and contractor appointments, variation reviews, claims assessments, and project close-out.
Ensure projects are delivered in line with approved product positioning, financial objectives, delivery timelines, and quality standards.
Identify operational gaps and implement practical improvements to strengthen accountability, reporting quality, and delivery performance.
Mandatory Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, or related discipline.
Minimum 8 years of total experience in real estate development, project management, project controls, or construction delivery.
Minimum 3 years of direct experience working for a real estate developer / owner / master developer is mandatory.
Demonstrated experience managing residential, mixed-use, commercial, or hospitality development projects from the developer side.
Proven experience in managing consultants, contractors, design coordination, budgets, BOQs, procurement, variations, project schedules, and handover.
Strong understanding of the full real estate development lifecycle, not only construction execution.
Proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting/dashboard tools.
Strong commercial awareness, including budget monitoring, cash-flow tracking, cost forecasting, and variation control.
Experience establishing or working within PMO governance frameworks, including project controls, reporting standards, risk registers, issue logs, action trackers, and stage-gate processes.
Experience in project scheduling, critical-path analysis, recovery planning, progress measurement, and executive reporting.
Experience with tender evaluation, procurement planning, variation assessment, and contractor performance monitoring.
Business-fluent English.
Eligible to work in Saudi Arabia.
Based in Riyadh or willing to relocate.
Able to conduct regular site visits across active development and construction projects in Riyadh.
Able to work in both office and construction-site environments.
Able to attend project meetings, inspections, and site walks as required.
Proficient in using a laptop and standard Microsoft Office tools for day-to-day work.
Able to work effectively with digital project documentation, drawings, BOQs, schedules, and cloud-based collaboration platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
PMP, PMI-SP, PMI-RMP, RICS, Primavera, or equivalent certification.
Experience with project management systems, ERP platforms, or real estate development software.
Experience managing multiple projects or a development portfolio simultaneously.
Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) registration, preferred for engineering-degree holders.
Availability to join within 30 to 60 days is a plus.
What We Are Looking For
A developer-side PMO professional who understands the owner’s commercial, technical, and delivery priorities.
Someone who can challenge consultants and contractors constructively and protect the developer’s interests.
A hands-on manager with strong site awareness, disciplined reporting, and the ability to identify issues before they become delays or cost overruns.
A leader who can create accountability across internal teams and external stakeholders.
Comprehensive medical insurance coverage
Pension scheme in accordance with Saudi labor regulations
Paid annual leave and public holidays
Professional development and training opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead the project management office for a real estate developer, overseeing the full delivery cycle from feasibility and design to construction and close-out. Establish governance standards, monitor project progress via site inspections, and manage budgets, schedules, and stakeholder coordination.

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