Environment and Sustainability Project Manager (Saudi Arabia)

Environment and Sustainability Project Manager (Saudi Arabia); Riyadh; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Eram Talent seeks an Environment and Sustainability Project Manager to lead environmental initiatives for client projects in Saudi Arabia. You will oversee planning, execution, and governance, ensuring compliance and delivery of sustainability targets through effective stakeholder engagement and cross-functional leadership.

The role requires 8–10 years in PM within environmental sectors, familiarity with EIA, and ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams across the region.

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 communication and stakeholder engagement skills with cross-cultural sensitivity.
• PMP and/or LEED certifications are a plus and beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental and sustainability projects from concept to delivery within budget and schedule.
• Develop detailed project plans outlining objectives, scope, timelines, resources and budget.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with environmental regulations and sustainability goals.
• Serve as primary author for EIA reports and environmental management plans.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies for environmental impacts.
• Coordinate inputs from SMEs, field survey teams and sub-consultants for EIA projects.
• Prepare proposals and variation orders for EIA, surveys and monitoring programs.
• Monitor progress and deliver regular stakeholder performance reports.
• Lead workshops and presentations on sustainability best practices.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication

Cross-cultural teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Excel

Sustainability software

Job description

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.

Requirements

• 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.