Hill International, Inc.

Permits, Licensing and Approvals Manager

Hill International, Inc.  •  Jeddah, SA (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

We are looking for a seasoned professional to support a critical project phase and drive end-to-end occupancy permit processes, ensuring compliance, smooth inspections, and successful project close-out.

Key Responsibilities

1. Authority Approvals & Compliance

  • Manage the complete occupancy permit process with relevant authorities (Municipality, Civil Defense, MODON, KAEC, etc.)
  • Ensure compliance with all local building codes, safety regulations, and zoning requirements
  • Liaise with authorities to obtain required approvals and resolve compliance issues

2. Inspection Management

  • Coordinate inspections with:
    • Civil Defense (fire & life safety systems)
    • Municipality inspectors
    • Utility providers (electricity, water, sewage)
  • Ensure all systems are tested, certified, and approved

3. Documentation & Submissions

  • Prepare and submit:
    • As-built drawings
    • Completion certificates
    • Test & commissioning reports
  • Maintain a tracker of submissions, approvals, and pending actions

4. Project Close-Out & Handover

  • Lead close-out activities including snagging/punch list clearance
  • Ensure all contractor deliverables are completed
  • Coordinate final handover to client/end-user

5. Stakeholder Coordination

  • Act as key liaison between:
    • Contractors & subcontractors
    • Consultants
    • Developers (KAEC / MODON / Emaar, etc.)
    • Government authorities
  • Drive alignment to meet deadlines

6. Risk & Schedule Management

  • Identify potential delays in approvals
  • Escalate issues proactively
  • Ensure occupancy permit is obtained within project timelines
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field
  • 8–15+ years of experience
  • Strong experience in:
    • Authority approvals in KSA
    • Building handover / project close-out
    • Civil Defense approvals & compliance
  • Experience with large-scale projects (industrial, infrastructure, real estate, healthcare, etc.)

Key Skills

  • Strong knowledge of Saudi regulatory frameworks
  • Stakeholder & authority management
  • Documentation and compliance tracking
  • Problem-solving and negotiation
  • Attention to detail and deadlines
Hill International, Inc.

About Hill International, Inc.

Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and advisory services.

We are the 3rd largest project and construction management firm in the U.S., as featured in Building Design + Construction magazine. We are also ranked as the 7th largest overall U.S. program management firm by Engineering News-Record magazine. Our team has participated in more than 90,000 project assignments with a total construction value of over $1 trillion.

Since 1976, we have developed the experience, expertise, and world-class talent that allows us to offer a deeper perspective on our client’s projects. We can quickly and accurately identify the potential risks facing a project, and provide recommendations on how to effectively navigate these risks.

We operate in more than 100 offices across 42 countries. Our regional teams have deep, intuitive local knowledge that helps our clients navigate any potential obstacles. We support this expertise with our wider team of internationally recognized experts.

Our focus as a business is project management, which means we are free of any potential design or contracting conflicts of interest. Our sole purpose is protecting our clients’ needs, managing any potential risks, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

Together, we deliver the infrastructure of change.

Hill is a GISI Consulting Group company, part of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (GISI) family of companies. Learn more about GISI Consulting Group at www.gisiconsulting.com

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Year Founded
1976
Website
hillintl.com
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