Environment and Sustainability Project Manager (Saudi Arabia)

Eram Talent; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Eram Talent is seeking an Environment and Sustainability Project Manager to join our client's team in Saudi Arabia. You will lead environmental and sustainability initiatives from concept to completion, ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with corporate sustainability goals.

The role requires 8–10 years of project management experience in environmental sectors, strong stakeholder engagement, and PMP/LEED credentials as a plus. Master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 8-10 years of project management experience in environmental or sustainability sectors.
• Experience with environmental compliance, sustainability reporting, and PM methodologies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with stakeholders.
• Proven leadership to manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Certifications like PMP and/or LEED are a plus.
• Ability to work in cross-cultural environments in Saudi Arabia.
• Proficiency with PM tools and sustainability metrics/reporting software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental and sustainability projects from conception to completion.
• Develop project plans with objectives, scope, timelines, resources, and budget.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to align with environmental regulations and sustainability initiatives.
• Lead author for EIA reports and environmental management plans.
• Perform risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Manage inputs from subject matter experts and sub-consultants for EIA projects.
• Prepare proposals and variation orders for EIA and environmental surveys.
• Monitor progress and report status to stakeholders.
• Facilitate workshops and presentations on sustainability best practices.
• Stay updated on environmental policies and trends.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Cross-cultural communication

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Sustainability

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Project management tools

Sustainability metrics/reporting software

Job description

Eram Talent is a prominent Talent Acquisition Consultancy committed to connecting skilled professionals with leading organizations. We are currently looking for an Environment and Sustainability Project Manager to join our client's team in Saudi Arabia. In this role, you will oversee the planning, execution, and management of projects focused on environmental sustainability, ensuring compliance with regulations and advancing the sustainability goals of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead environmental and sustainability projects from conception to completion, ensuring adherence to budget, timeline, and quality standards.
• Develop project plans, including objectives, scope, timelines, resources, and budget requirements.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure project alignment with environmental regulations and sustainability initiatives.
• Lead author for EIA reports, environmental management plans, environmental audit reports;
• Perform risk assessments and mitigation strategies to address potential environmental impacts.
• Project management of EIA projects including coordination of inputs from subject matter experts, field survey personnel and sub-consultants
• Professional membership or certification with recognised organisations (e.g., IEMA, CIEEM, CIWEM, IES, PMP Certificate) would be advantageous.
• Preparation of proposals and variation orders for EIA, environmental surveys and environmental monitoring programs
• Monitor project progress, preparing regular reports for stakeholders on status and performance metrics.
• Facilitate workshops and presentations to educate internal and external stakeholders on sustainability best practices.
• Stay updated on the latest environmental policies and sustainability trends to inform project strategy and execution.

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in project management within the environmental or sustainability sectors.
• Experience with environmental compliance, sustainability reporting, and project management methodologies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Certifications related to project management (e.g., PMP) and/or sustainability (e.g., LEED) are a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-cultural environments and manage projects in Saudi Arabia.
• Proficiency in project management tools and sustainability metrics/reporting software.