Construction Logistics Director (PMC)

Atkins Realis Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group in Riyadh is seeking an experienced logistics manager to oversee site-wide logistics operations. This role requires a strategic operations executive with over 20 years of experience and a strong background in managing complex logistics tasks in dynamic environments.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and prior experience on KSA projects. Responsibilities include effective delivery of logistics, risk management, and coordination with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 20+ years as a strategic and operations executive in dynamic environments.
• Management of complex, matrixed teams across multiple cultures.
• Prior KSA project experience required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective site-wide logistics management.
• Monitor construction change management processes.
• Ensure smooth acquisition of necessary logistics permits.
• Review completeness of budgets and cost plans.
• Coordinate with programme consultants regarding logistics.

Skills

Strategic management

Operations management

Logistics coordination

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management or Real Estate Development

CSCS, SMSTS/SSSTS Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Performance

• Effective delivery of site-wide logistics through the procurement of a site-wide Logistics management contractor.


• Define and monitor that the scope of services is delivered satisfactorily through setting and monitoring of measurable goals and objectives around the following broad key enablers:
  
  
  
  • Orderly, safe and efficient movement of labour, plant and materials around site.
  
  
  • Planning the location of haul roads.
  
  
  • Laydown, external access and offloading zones to minimise obstruction and impacts to programme.
  
  
  • Creation of a secure, well‑maintained site with regular weekly logistics meetings.
  
  
  • Efficient and orderly management of any worker's accommodation.
  
  
  • Development of processes, procedures and induction programmes.
  
  
  • Supply chain management movement plans and lookahead forecasting.
  
  
  • Ensuring logistics activities are not a constraining factor on the program.
  
  
  • Creation of a site‑specific safety manual with appropriate first aid cover and equipment present.
  
  
  • Develop, maintain and update the Site Emergency Plan.
  
  
  • Ensuring information is communicated effectively around the site.
  
  
  • Planning for effective signage in line with corporate branding.
  
  
  • Efficient management of any special public access roads.
  
  
  • Access to show houses, sales pavilions, etc.
  
  
  • Provision of an effective security management system that ensures all the above is achievable.
  
  
  
  

Change Management

• Variations and adjustments to Logistics Contractor's scope – review the requirements and assess the impacts.


• Monitor construction change management process via the Engineer.

Permitting

• Logistics Contractor's acquisition of all necessary permits for smooth logistics operations.

Cost

• Review completeness of established budgets and review cost plans.


• Ensure that work is re‑measured and signed off in accordance with the contract.

Planning

• Monthly detailed graphical time slice showing plot and infrastructure activities and how logistics will support.


• Review weekly plans and confirm the activities are accurate and coordinated across stakeholders.

Risk

• Review detailed risk register developed by logistics contractor and team coordinated with all site stakeholders, complete with implement mitigation plan.

Interface

• Provide coordination across all programme consultants and stakeholders related to logistics works.


• Provide support to plots in terms of external access and influences that impact plot activities.

Communication

• Through regular meetings highlight issues, concerns and roll out weekly directions to stakeholder team managers.


• Seek resolution to any issues with the respective plot infrastructure or logistics teams or escalating with the proposed mitigation plan.

Reporting

• Weekly issues through detailed logistics dashboards.

Assurance

• Submission of checklists of all logistics contractor self‑audits: QA, Safety, Environmental, Welfare, etc. review and report on status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management or Real Estate Development (Chartership preferred).


• CSCS, SMSTS/SSSTS, Recognised safety programme (qualified and up to date).


• First Aid, Lifting Supervisor Certification, Traffic Management.


• Institutional membership.

About you

More than 20 years as a strategic and operations executive in a range of dynamic start‑up, growth and stable corporate environments. Management of complex, matrixed team environments across multiple cultures. Prior KSA projects experience is mandatory. Global experience with the cycle of new business creation, investment analysis, portfolio creation and management, and industrialised processing. Line management P&L experience including cash‑flow forecasting and management, financial reporting, review and structure of complex financial transactions. Fluent in English (read, write and speak).