Handover / Completions Manager

Jasara Program Management Company (Jasara PMC) is a leading Joint Venture between Public Investment Fund (PIF), Jacobs, and Saudi Aramco, established to deliver world-class program management services across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Jasara plays a key role in supporting the realization of Saudi Vision 2030, particularly in delivering giga-projects and large-scale infrastructure developments.

We are seeking an accomplished Handover / Completions Manager to join JASARA PMC. The Handover / Completions Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing the end-of-project phase, ensuring all construction works are completed, tested, documented, and handed over to the client in full compliance with contractual, regulatory, and quality requirements. This role ensures a smooth transition from construction to operation.

Key Responsibilities

Project Completion Strategy

• Develop and implement a comprehensive handover and completion strategy
• Define completion milestones, timelines, and deliverables aligned with the overall project plan
• Lead readiness reviews to ensure all disciplines are aligned for project close-out

Snagging & Close-Out Management

• Manage and oversee snagging and de-snagging processes
• Ensure timely identification, tracking, and closure of all defects
• Provide regular reporting on completion status and outstanding items

Testing & Commissioning Oversight

• Coordinate and monitor all testing and commissioning activities
• Ensure systems are fully functional and compliant with project specifications
• Collaborate with engineering, MEP, and specialist teams

Handover Documentation

• Ensure completeness and accuracy of all required documentation, including:
• • As-built drawings
    • Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manuals
    • Warranties and certifications
    • Regulatory approvals
• Maintain structured and auditable document control throughout completion phase

Client Handover & Stakeholder Engagement

• Manage the formal project handover process to the client/end-user
• Lead inspections, walkthroughs, and approvals
• Act as the primary interface during the handover phase with:
• • Clients
    • Consultants
    • Contractors
    • Authorities

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure all works meet contractual quality and compliance standards
• Collaborate with QA/QC teams to close non-conformances
• Drive continuous improvement across close-out activities

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify potential risks impacting completion timelines
• Develop mitigation strategies and recovery plans
• Resolve issues proactively to avoid delays in handover

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of total experience in project delivery
• Minimum 3-5 years in handover, completions, or project close-out roles
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure or giga-projects preferred