Deputy Project Manager

Qureos; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in the Riyadh region is seeking a Deputy Project Manager to support project delivery on a major road infrastructure project. The role involves managing site coordination, monitoring project progress, and ensuring compliance with HSE standards. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, with at least 10 years of experience in civil/infrastructure projects, preferably in bridge works. Strong coordination and communication skills are essential, along with English and Arabic proficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in civil/infrastructure projects.
• Practical exposure to bridges/structures works is preferred.
• Experience leading site teams (e.g. Senior Site Engineer, Site Manager).

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in execution and coordination.
• Track progress and productivity and prepare reports.
• Coordinate with engineering and procurement teams.
• Promote HSE requirements and support risk assessments.
• Support subcontractor management and compliance.

Skills

Strong coordination and problem-solving skills

Good understanding of construction sequencing

Working knowledge of QA/QC processes

Strong HSE mindset

Effective communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

English (written and spoken)

Arabic (written and spoken)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master degree in relevant field

PMP certification

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

The Deputy Project Manager supports the Project Manager in the day-to-day management and delivery of the Scope of Works on a major road infrastructure project (includes major bridge works). The role focuses on safe execution, effective site coordination, progress monitoring and reporting, and interface management with key stakeholders (Client, Supervision Consultant, Designer, authorities, utilities, and other contractors). The Deputy Project Manager contributes to achieving the project's time, cost, quality, and HSE objectives, while developing project leadership capabilities under the guidance of the Project Manager.

Tasks and Duties

• Support the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and controlling the execution of the bridges works (foundations, substructure, superstructure, deck works, bearings, expansion joints, parapets/barriers, approaches, and tie-ins).

• Coordinate daily site activities and resources, ensuring work fronts are ready and constraints are removed (drawings, approvals, materials, access, permits, traffic management).

• Lead weekly look-ahead planning and support short-term sequencing to protect key milestones and productivity targets.

• Track progress and productivity, and prepare weekly/monthly reports, dashboards, and narrative updates for internal and external reporting.

• Coordinate with engineering and procurement teams to ensure timely approvals and delivery of long-lead items and critical materials.

• Promote and enforce HSE requirements; support risk assessments, method statement reviews, and planning for high-risk activities (lifting operations, working at height, traffic interface, night works, formwork/falsework).

• Support QA/QC implementation by ensuring ITPs, inspections, testing, and documentation are completed; assist in resolving NCRs and closing punch lists.

• Support subcontractor management: coordination, performance monitoring, progress follow-up, and compliance with project requirements.

• Manage interfaces with roads/earthworks, utilities diversions, temporary works, and authorities to ensure continuity of works and minimize disruption.

• Participate in meetings with the Client/Consultant/Designer and ensure action items are followed up and closed.

• Support the Project Manager and commercial team with change control inputs (site records, quantities, progress data, event tracking) to enable evaluation of variations or delays.

• Guide and support engineers and site staff through structured communication, disciplined reporting, and on-the-job coaching.

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Saudi National Only

• Minimum 10 years of experience, mainly in civil/infrastructure projects.
• Practical exposure to bridges/structures works is strongly preferred (bridge substructure/superstructure or similar heavy civil structures).
• Experience leading site teams/work fronts (e.g., Senior Site Engineer, Section Engineer, Construction Engineer, Site ManagerDELETE, Package Engineer).

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Master degree in relevant field is a plus
• PMP is a plus

Skills & Competencies

• Strong coordination and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple work fronts and interfaces.
• Good understanding of construction sequencing, method statements, and short-term planning principles (look-ahead planning).
• Working knowledge of QA/QC processes (ITPs, inspections, testing, NCR follow-up) and document control discipline.
• Strong HSE mindset and ability to huldsuch and stop unsafe work when required.
• Effective communication skills with stakeholders (client/consultant/designer/subcontractors) and strong team leadership behaviors.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); reporting capability is required.
• English (written and spoken) is required; Arabic is required/pre bilden coordination.

Primatvera P6 exposure is a plus