Sr. Staff Project Manager, Retail Development

Position Overview

The Project Manager Retail Development is responsible for the endtoend delivery of Lucid retail and service facilities across the Middle East. The role ensures projects are planned executed and delivered on time on budget and in full compliance with Lucid brand technical and operational standards. Working crossfunctionally and with external partners the role acts as the central coordination point throughout the full project lifecycle from feasibility through handover.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Initiation

- Support network expansion plans through feasibility assessment site readiness evaluation and project scoping.

- Develop detailed project plans timelines and milestones in coordination with internal stakeholders.

- Support budget development cost estimates and approval processes in collaboration with Finance.

Design Procurement & Delivery

- Coordinate design development to ensure compliance with Lucid brand standards and operational requirements.

- Support tendering contractor selection and technical evaluations in line with governance frameworks.

- Manage consultants and contractors through project stages ensuring adherence to scope schedule and quality.

- Monitor site progress risks and dependencies driving issue resolution and mitigation actions.

- Coordinate inspections testing commissioning and final handover activities.

- Ensure all facilities achieve launch readiness and certification prior to activation.

- Support operations teams with CI and construction updates for existing facilities (outside the maintenance scope covered by our facility team)

Reporting & Coordination

- Prepare structured project status reports covering progress risks costs and next steps.

- Act as primary coordination point between commercial teams procurement Capital Projects team IT Security and external partners.

- Maintain complete project documentation reporting and audit readiness.

Skills

Strong proficiency in project management tools (e.g. MS Project Primavera P6 or equivalent).

Ability to read and interpret architectural structural MEP and civil engineering drawings.

Working knowledge of construction contracts (FIDIC or equivalent) contractor management and variation / claims handling.

Familiarity with IT security and AV systems within commercial or retail environments..

Strong organization and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Clear and effective communicator able to coordinate across internal teams and external partners.

High attention to detail particularly in technical documentation and contractor submissions.

Proactive solutionsoriented and comfortable operating in fastpaced environments.

Fluency in English is required; Arabic proficiency is a strong advantage.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Engineering (Civil Architectural Mechanical or Electrical preferred).

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly desirable.

Additional qualifications in construction management or facilities development are an advantage.

8 years of experience in project management within construction fitout or real estate development environments.

Proven delivery of endtoend facility projects from feasibility and planning through commissioning and handover.

Experience within automotive retail environments (studios showrooms service centres or dealerships) is a strong advantage.

Experience working in Saudi Arabia or the broader GCC region with solid understanding of local regulations Baladiya approvals and Saudi Building Code requirements.