Projects Manager / Business Development Manager – Civil Construction | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Job Category: Engineering & Technical; Construction & Real Estate; Business Development; Operations & Supply Chain

Job Overview

An urgent full-time, on-site opportunity is available in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for a Projects Manager / Business Development Manager – Civil. The role combines civil construction project leadership with business development responsibilities, including new project acquisition, estimating, strategic pricing, and maintaining a strong project pipeline.

The successful candidate will lead the construction department and manage civil infrastructure projects from inception through completion. Responsibilities include coordinating project resources, managing stakeholders, supervising project teams, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, within budget, and to required quality standards.

The role also provides significant opportunities for career growth and professional development across civil construction management, project leadership, estimating, commercial strategy, and business development. Relevant project management certifications, engineering training, and continued professional development can support long-term career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Head and manage the construction department.
• Manage civil construction projects from inception to completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Lead business development and new project acquisition activities.
• Identify and pursue new civil construction and infrastructure opportunities.
• Prepare accurate project estimates and strategic pricing.
• Develop pricing strategies that support project profitability while maintaining competitiveness.
• Coordinate project resources, schedules, and construction activities.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Supervise project teams and monitor project performance.
• Ensure high-quality delivery of civil infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain a strong business development pipeline.
• Align project acquisition with the capacity and capabilities of the construction team.
• Support efficient utilization of construction resources.
• Monitor project progress, commercial performance, and delivery requirements.
• Contribute to strategic business development and organizational growth.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in civil construction project management.
• Experience in business development and new project acquisition.
• Strong knowledge of civil infrastructure project execution.
• Experience with project estimating and strategic pricing.
• Strong understanding of project budgets, schedules, resources, and commercial requirements.
• Experience leading construction teams and coordinating multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Strong client relationship and negotiation skills.
• Strong business development and pipeline management capabilities.
• Excellent project planning, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Relevant project management or civil engineering certifications are advantageous.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Salary: Not provided by the employer.

The position offers an opportunity to progress across civil construction management, project leadership, business development, estimating, strategic pricing, and commercial project operations. Relevant professional certifications, project management training, engineering development, and business development skills can support long-term career growth.

Specific compensation, employee benefits, and employment conditions should be confirmed directly with the employer during the recruitment process.

Application Process

Application Process (Website)

Qualified candidates may apply through the job advertisement or submit their updated CV directly by email.

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