PROJECT DIRECTOR

Asmacs; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Asmacs is seeking a Senior Project Manager to direct and manage all project activities related to track maintenance, structures maintenance, and equipment management in Saudi Arabia.

You will report to SAR management, provide strategic leadership to the PM team, ensure compliance with contracts, and oversee planning, resource allocation, and safety with a strong PMP background and 20+ years railway experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or mechanical engineering.
• PMP Certification.
• Minimum 20 years of related experience in Railway Track and infrastructure maintenance.
• Extensive experience managing large railway or infrastructure maintenance contracts.
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary maintenance organizations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all project activities related to track maintenance, structures maintenance, and equipment management.
• Act as the primary interface between the Contractor and SAR Management on all contractual and operational matters.
• Report project status, progress, risks, and contractual issues to SAR on a regular basis.
• Provide strategic leadership to the Project Management team to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with all contract requirements, technical specifications, SAR procedures, and project objectives.
• Oversee project planning, resource allocation, manpower utilization, and overall project performance.
• Monitor project KPIs relating to safety, quality, cost, schedule, and operational performance.
• Ensure adequate coordination between Project Management, District Managers, QA/QC, HSE, Workshop, and Technical Support teams.
• Review and approve project strategies, maintenance programmes, resource plans, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Lead the resolution of major technical, contractual, operational, and commercial issues.
• Ensure implementation of quality assurance and quality control systems throughout the project.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all HSE requirements.
• Review project risks and ensure suitable mitigation measures are implemented.
• Ensure sufficient staffing, equipment, and resources are available to meet contractual obligations.
• Represent the Contractor during meetings, audits, inspections, and management reviews conducted by SAR.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering

PMP Certification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Excel

Job description

Main Duties

• Direct and manage all project activities related to track maintenance, structures maintenance, and equipment management.
• Act as the primary interface between the Contractor and SAR Management on all contractual and operational matters.
• Report project status, progress, risks, and contractual issues to SAR on a regular basis.
• Provide strategic leadership to the Project Management team to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with all contract requirements, technical specifications, SAR procedures, and project objectives.
• Oversee project planning, resource allocation, manpower utilization, and overall project performance.
• Monitor project KPIs relating to safety, quality, cost, schedule, and operational performance.
• Ensure adequate coordination between Project Management, District Managers, QA/QC, HSE, Workshop, and Technical Support teams.
• Review and approve project strategies, maintenance programmes, resource plans, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Lead the resolution of major technical, contractual, operational, and commercial issues.
• Ensure implementation of quality assurance and quality control systems throughout the project.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all HSE requirements.
• Review project risks and ensure suitable mitigation measures are implemented.
• Ensure sufficient staffing, equipment, and resources are available to meet contractual obligations.
• Represent the Contractor during meetings, audits, inspections, and management reviews conducted by SAR.

Other Duties

• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures to ensure compliance and maintain a productive work environment.
• Implement and uphold safety and security protocols to protect the well-being of all employees and company assets.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support the team and overall business objectives.

Key Relationships

1. Internal

Internal:

External:

Required Academic Qualification

1. Qualification

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or mechanical engineering.

1. Category
2. Other Requirements

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

1. Years of Experience

• Minimum 20 years of related experience in Railway Track and infrastructure maintenance.
• Extensive experience managing large railway or infrastructure maintenance contracts.
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary maintenance organizations.

1. Skills and Competencies

EMPLOYEE'S UNDERTAKING

I, the undersigned employee, do hereby confirm that my duties and responsibilities as contained in this Job De ion have been read by me and / or explained to me by concerned supervisor (who has signed hereunder) in English and/or Arabic and it is clearly understood by me. I also confirm having received a copy of this job de ion.

Accordingly, I undertake to perform the duties assigned to me with sincerity and diligence. I also undertake not to dispute at any time, any of my supervisor's directives associated with my above-mentioned job position.