Projects Manager - Security & Network Systems (ELV) — Riyadh

Lion-Inc is a Saudi security and ELV systems integrator based in Riyadh, delivering CCTV and video surveillance, access control, structured cabling and fiber optics, SCADA/BMS and network infrastructure across the Kingdom.

We are hiring a Projects Manager to own the delivery of our security and network systems projects and our operation and maintenance contracts. This is a hands-on delivery role: you will run several small to medium projects at the same time for a base of repeat clients, lead our foremen and field technicians, and secure additional manpower through subcontractors and temporary labour whenever a project exceeds our in-house capacity. The role reports to the Operations Director.

Planning and execution

Take over the project scope from the Technical and Sales departments, run the kick-off meeting and document its decisions.

Build the execution plan for each project: schedule, phases, deliverables, permits and approvals.

Make sure a site survey is carried out and translated into a clear execution scenario before mobilisation.

Run several concurrent projects and set priorities between them.

Control any change of scope through an approved variation order and prevent unbilled work.

Resources and manpower

Calculate the technicians and equipment each project needs against what is actually available in-house.

Identify the resource gap early and close it through temporary labour or subcontractors, with a technical and commercial evaluation of each option.

Nominate subcontractors, define their scope of work, monitor their performance and certify their claims against actual progress.

Allocate technicians across sites daily and weekly so that no site stalls for lack of resources.

Field teams and foremen

Supervise the foremen directly, coordinate their work and resolve conflicts between sites.

Review and approve site progress reports and request Technical Department sign-off when a technical review is needed.

Assess technician performance, identify skill gaps and recommend training or replacement.

Apply the approved time and quality benchmarks for field work and verify compliance.

Operation and preventive maintenance contracts

Prepare and execute preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules for every contract and make sure they run on time.

Manage SLA tickets from receipt to closure within the contractual response times.

Track spare parts and operational stock tied to the contracts.

Issue periodic performance reports to clients.

Technical control

Review drawings and specifications for surveillance and network systems and verify that installation matches them.

Supervise network works: copper and fiber optic cabling, switching, IP addressing and VLANs, recorder and storage configuration, bandwidth and storage sizing.

Lead testing and commissioning, preliminary and final handover, and the close-out file (as-built drawings, O&M manuals).

Cost control and reporting

Track actual against estimated cost per project and escalate any deviation.

Link progress milestones to payment entitlements and support the claims process.

Report to the Operations Director on project status, risks and resources.

Safety and quality

Enforce site safety requirements and make sure teams hold the required work permits.

Document and close out incidents and near misses.

Working hours: Sunday to Thursday.

Location: Riyadh, with travel to project sites across the Kingdom.

Skills

7 to 10 years in ELV and security systems, with at least 3 years managing projects and field teams.

Proven delivery of CCTV and video surveillance projects (Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Milestone or equivalent) and access control systems.

Strong practical networking background; CCNA or equivalent strongly preferred.

Structured cabling and fiber optic installation, splicing and testing.

Managing subcontractors and temporary labour in the Saudi market.

Planning and scheduling multiple concurrent projects with cost control against budget.

Leading foremen and field technicians, performance management and site discipline.

Preventive maintenance planning and SLA-driven operations.

Reading and verifying technical drawings and specifications; testing, commissioning and handover documentation.

Bachelor degree in Engineering (telecommunications, electrical or computer) or a technical diploma with equivalent experience.

PMP or CAPM is an advantage.

Arabic and English; English is required for documentation and correspondence with consultants.

Valid Saudi driving licence and willingness to travel between project sites.

Saudi nationals are preferred in support of Saudization.