Construction Manager - MEP

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51stlargest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Construction Managerto join our award-winning team based in Madinah, Saudi Arabia.

We are seeking an experienced MEPO (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Operations) Construction Manager to join a leading construction consultancy delivering high-profile hospitality projects in Saudi Arabia. This role is critical in ensuring the successful coordination, execution, and delivery of all MEPO works within a PMC (Project Management Consultancy) environment.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record in managing complex hospitality developments.

We envisage success in this role to include:

• Developing and maintaining professional and meaningful relationships with the project stakeholders to ensure project requirements are being satisfied.
• Overseeing the contractor works on site to ensure project scope is met successfully.
• Leading and oversee all MEPO construction activities across assigned hospitality projects
• Acting as the primary MEPO representative within the PMC team, ensuring alignment with project objectives
• Managing and coordinate contractors, subcontractors, and consultants to ensure timely and high-quality delivery
• Reviewing and monitor MEPO designs, shop drawings, and technical submissions for compliance with project specifications
• Ensuring adherence to project schedules, budgets, and quality standards
• Conducting regular site inspections and progress meetings to track performance and mitigate risks
• Driving commissioning, testing, and handover processes for all MEPO systems
• Identifying and resolve technical challenges across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines
• Ensuring compliance with local regulations, international standards, and health & safety requirements
• Providing detailed reporting to senior stakeholders on progress, risks, and key milestones

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will includea minimum of 15 years’ career experience partnered with a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

You must have Mega Project / Hospitality / Hotel experience 

Proven experience working within a PMC / consultancy environment (essential)

KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its’ contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.