Overview
PMO Manager – Real Estate Development Jobs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at OHC | العمر القابضة
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 elevate 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 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
Requirements 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
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical insurance…
Title: PMO Manager – Real Estate Development
Company: OHC | العمر القابضة
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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