Project Delivery Manager (Rail)

SYSTRA; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA is seeking a hands-on, delivery-focused leader to manage complex railway construction programs in Saudi Arabia. The role requires directing site teams, coordinating contractors and interfaces, and ensuring safe, high-quality delivery across multiple packages while maintaining project controls and customer expectations.

The candidate should have 20+ years of major infrastructure experience, with strong civil engineering and construction management background. Gulf experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management required.
• Minimum 20 years of experience on major infrastructure projects.
• Gulf region experience preferred; strong leadership and delivery capability.
• Proven ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end construction delivery across multiple packages.
• Drive site execution strategies for safe, efficient, on-time delivery.
• Coordinate engineers, contractors, and subcontractors to milestones.
• Ensure integration of engineering, procurement, construction, and planning.
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and implement recovery plans as needed.
• Lead delivery reviews, progress meetings, and transparent reporting.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, quality, and HSE standards.
• Support bid and post-award phases with construction methodologies and plans.
• Act as key liaison for internal stakeholders, consultants, and client.
• Promote safety, quality, productivity, and delivery excellence on site.
• Oversee testing, commissioning readiness, and handover planning when required.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Construction delivery

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Site execution

Risk management

Education

BSc Civil Engineering

BSc Construction Management

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Project controls

Job description

SYSTRA is one of the world s leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility With over 10 300 employees SYSTRA s mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment education and leisure throughout the world For 65 years the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems throughout the life cycle of their projects SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing deployment and maintenance phases The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74 of its turnover internationally With its new services SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital ecological and energy transition in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow

Context

This requirement is for a bid opportunity only at this stage Any engagement will be subject to successful project award and final client approval

Missions Main Duties

• Lead and manage the overall construction delivery of the railway program across multiple project packages work fronts or contractor interfaces
• Drive site execution strategies to ensure safe efficient and timely delivery of all construction activities
• Oversee and coordinate construction teams subcontractors package managers and support functions to achieve program milestones
• Ensure strong integration between engineering procurement construction commercial planning contracts and project controls functions
• Monitor construction progress and productivity and implement recovery plans where required to address delays or performance gaps
• Manage site-related risks constructability issues sequencing constraints logistics challenges and interface coordination across the program
• Lead delivery reviews construction progress meetings and reporting processes to ensure transparency and timely decision-making
• Ensure construction activities are executed in compliance with project specifications contractual requirements quality standards and HSE regulations
• Support the development of construction methodologies phasing plans mobilization strategies and execution plans during bid and post-award stages
• Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders contractors consultants and the client on all matters related to delivery and construction performance
• Promote a strong site culture focused on safety quality productivity accountability and delivery excellence
• Support testing commissioning readiness and handover planning in coordination with relevant teams where required

The successful candidate will be a hands-on, delivery-focused leader with strong construction execution capability and a proven ability to manage complex railway works in live and challenging environments. They should be capable of driving site performance, managing contractors and interfaces, and ensuring coordinated delivery across multiple packages while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence. Prior conventional railway and freight rail project experience is essential. Bachelor s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline. A master s degree is an advantage. Minimum 20 years of total experience in major infrastructure and construction projects. Strong experience in conventional railway and freight rail projects is essential. Proven project and construction delivery experience in leading major infrastructure, rail, or transportation projects from execution through completion. Strong background in construction management, site delivery, contractor coordination, and field execution. Prior experience in a Program Delivery Manager, Construction Delivery Manager, Senior Project Manager, or similar senior delivery role on major conventional and/or freight railway projects. Gulf experience preferred. Strong understanding of construction sequencing, site logistics, temporary works, constructability, project controls, and commercial impacts on delivery. Demonstrated ability to manage complex construction interfaces and multidisciplinary teams in large project environments. Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills. Strong knowledge of HSE, quality, risk, compliance, and construction best practices in major infrastructure projects, including the requirements of conventional and freight railway systems.