Project Manager – Transport Oriented Development (Makkah, KSA)
Are you an experienced property development professional with a proven track record in the Australian construction sector.
An international, publicly listed development firm with offices in Australia is seeking a bilingual Project Manager to lead a landmark, transport-oriented mixed-use development in the holy city of Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Based out of our Melbourne or Queensland offices with travel requirements, this role offers a rare opportunity to bridge Australian delivery excellence with Vision 2030 giga-infrastructure goals.
Location : Australia (with regular deployment/travel to Makkah, KSA)
Reporting To : Chief Executive Officer, International (CEO-I)
Key Responsibilities
- Steer the end-to-end delivery lifecycle of this high-profile development.
- Engage, onboard, and manage international external consultants and local Saudi regulatory authorities.
- Manage critical relationships with high-level joint venture partners, government stakeholders, and corporate board members.
- Prepare detailed project feasibility studies, cost-control matrices, and risk assessments.
- Draft proposals and present data-backed recommendations directly to senior management and the corporate Board.
- Establish, monitor, and adapt complex master construction programs to ensure milestones are met on schedule.
- Maintain precise, regular progress and financial health reports for corporate auditing.
Required Skills & Experience
- Experience : 3 to 5 years of dedicated project management experience, explicitly within the property development or major infrastructure sector.
- Local Market Track Record : Proven, verifiable experience working within the Australian Construction and Development industry.
- Project Portfolio : Demonstrated experience being a core part of a team that has successfully delivered major mixed-use or transport-linked assets.
- Language Proficiency : Professional fluency in both Arabic and English (written and verbal) is required to successfully navigate local KSA municipal bodies and international corporate reporting.
- Technical Knowledge : In-depth understanding of urban planning controls, zoning, and master-planning frameworks.
- Preferred Capabilities :
- Proficient working knowledge of up-to-date project management and scheduling software (e.g., Estate Master, Primavera P6, MS Project).
- Strong technical background in building and construction methods.
- Outstanding team leadership skills, with a resilient, "can-do" attitude toward solving complex site and regulatory challenges.
What We Offer
- The chance to shape a major transit hub in a historically and culturally significant global location.
- Competitive executive salary package with corporate benefits.
- Direct mentorship and visibility under the global CEO.
Salary Range : $160k AUD - $180k AUD plus Superannuation.
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