Project Manager

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall delivery of the assigned project package on behalf of the client throughout design, construction, testing, commissioning, handover, and close-out
• Manage the multidisciplinary site management team comprising engineering, commercial, planning, quality, HSE, contracts, interface, construction management and supervision personnel
• Monitor the performance of the design and build developer, contractors, consultants, and utility providers to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, approved designs, project specifications, and client requirements
• Oversee construction activities to ensure safe, efficient, and timely delivery of roads, utilities, drainage, irrigation, telecommunications, public realm, and associated infrastructure works
• Ensure compliance with approved design and construction schedules and monitor progress against key project milestones
• Lead weekly and monthly progress meetings with contractors, consultants, utility agencies, and client representatives
• Coordinate multidisciplinary technical reviews to resolve engineering, construction, and interface issues affecting project delivery
• Review contractor recovery plans, mitigation measures, and acceleration proposals where project delays are identified
• Oversee commercial administration including progress measurement, variations, claims, cost monitoring, and payment recommendations
• Ensure implementation of project quality management systems, inspection procedures, testing requirements, and non-conformance management
• Manage project risks through proactive identification, mitigation planning, and regular updates to project risk registers
• Coordinate approvals with statutory authorities and utility providers to support uninterrupted project execution
• Ensure effective stakeholder engagement and interface management between all participating organizations
• Review monthly project reports covering progress, cost, schedule, quality, HSE performance, risks, issues, and key achievements
• Lead project handover activities, defect management, close-out documentation, and final acceptance
• Mentor and develop the project delivery team while promoting collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from an accredited university
• Professional registration or Chartered Engineer status is preferred
• Minimum 20 years of professional experience in infrastructure, land development, or major urban development programs
• Minimum 10 years managing multidisciplinary Program Management, PMCM and Construction Supervision teams
• Demonstrated experience delivering major land and / or infrastructure developments within Saudi Arabia or the GCC
• Previous experience working on client-side, PMCM, or consultancy assignments is essential
• Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts, construction management, program controls, and commercial administration
• Experience coordinating government authorities, utility providers, and multiple contractors
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Core Competencies

• Project Leadership

• Program Management, PMCM, Construction Supervision

• Land and Infrastructure Development Delivery
• Contract Administration
• Program Controls
• Commercial Management
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Quality Management
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Strategic Planning