Assistant Project Manager

SupportFinity™; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia. This role involves coordinating with senior project managers, ensuring effective planning, budgeting, and stakeholder management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management within the infrastructure sector and possess excellent organizational and communication skills. This opportunity is specifically reserved for Saudi nationals, reflecting the company's commitment to investing in local talent and meeting Saudization requirements. Join a diverse and dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact through engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in infrastructure sectors.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Monitor project risks and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Budget Tracking

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Project Management Certification (PMP or CAPM)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years of experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities, and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done, and sharing a sense of urgency. We seek individuals who can make an impact in our teams and broader community, think differently, connect with others to co-create opportunities, and leave a meaningful legacy.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Project Manager will support the Project Manager in coordinating and executing infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia. This involves working alongside experienced Senior Project Managers to ensure effective planning, budgeting, scheduling, stakeholder management, and quality assurance, ensuring projects meet Zutari’s standards and client expectations. The role is crucial in maintaining project momentum, tracking progress, and identifying risks. This position is reserved for Saudi nationals to align with our vision of investing in local talent and meeting Saudization requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Coordination and Planning
• Assist in developing project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Ensure alignment with project goals, timelines, and Zutari’s standards.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and site teams for timely delivery.
• Stakeholder Communication and Management
• Support liaising with clients, regulatory bodies, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Prepare and present project updates, reports, and documentation.
• Facilitate meetings, track action items, and follow up.
• Risk and Issue Management
• Monitor risks and escalate issues as needed.
• Assist in mitigation strategies to prevent delays and cost overruns.
• Track deviations and support realignment solutions.
• Budget and Financial Tracking
• Help track expenses, process invoices, and support financial reporting.
• Quality Control and Compliance
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, safety, and quality standards.
• Support audits and ensure complete, accurate documentation.
• Documentation and Reporting
• Maintain project documents, reports, and logs.
• Assist in preparing progress reports and presentations.
• Track KPIs, progress, and timelines for project close-out.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management within infrastructure, architecture, engineering, or construction sectors.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar software.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, or similar tools is a plus.
• Understanding of infrastructure projects like roads, highways, utilities, urban development.
• PMP or CAPM certification preferred but not mandatory.
• Proficiency in English; Arabic is a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and ability to work under pressure.

We believe a diverse workforce is key to our success. We seek the best candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience, and are committed to equal opportunity employment and eliminating discrimination.