Engineering Office Manager – Projects & Operations

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the engineering consultancy office and ensure smooth workflow across all departments.
• Manage multiple architectural, civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical projects from initiation through final delivery.
• Prepare project schedules, assign tasks to engineers, and closely monitor deadlines and deliverables.
• Coordinate technical work between all engineering disciplines and ensure the quality and accuracy of submissions.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, municipalities, and relevant authorities.
• Follow up on approvals, permits, technical submissions, client comments, and outstanding project requirements.
• Identify delayed projects and take immediate corrective action to keep work progressing.
• Prepare clear weekly reports covering project status, deadlines, responsibilities, collections, and required management decisions.
• Support the preparation of proposals, project scopes, fee quotations, contracts, and client presentations.
• Maintain proper documentation and ensure that all project information is stored and accessible through company systems.
• Lead and motivate the engineering team while promoting accountability, professionalism, integrity, and teamwork.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related engineering discipline.
2. 5 – 8 years of relevant experience, including leadership or project management experience within an engineering consultancy office.
3. Strong experience working in Saudi Arabia and dealing with local clients and government authorities.
4. Good knowledge of Balady platform, Saudi Building Code, municipal requirements, and engineering approval procedures.
5. Valid Saudi Council of Engineers registration.
6. Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
7. Able to manage multidisciplinary teams and several projects simultaneously.
8. Commercial awareness with experience in proposals, pricing, contracts, and client follow-up.
9. Fluent Arabic and good professional English.
10. Highly organized, trustworthy, proactive, and capable of working with minimal supervision.
11. Based in or willing to relocate to Jubail, Saudi Arabia.