Project Manager - Electrical

AtkinsRéalis; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Electrical to lead large-scale building, infrastructure, and multidisciplinary projects. You will oversee electrical engineering projects from initiation to handover, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and schedule while coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with 15+ years in electrical and project management, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in electrical engineering and project management.
• Proven experience managing large-scale building, infrastructure, commercial, residential, or mixed-use development projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution systems, HV/LV, substations, and building services.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, AutoCAD, MS Office, and project management tools.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage electrical engineering projects throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management activities.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and suppliers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor project progress, identify challenges, and implement corrective actions to maintain schedule and budget objectives.
• Review and approve technical submissions, drawings, procurement plans, and project documentation.
• Lead project meetings, prepare progress reports, and communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, handover activities, and project close-out documentation.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

AutoCAD

MS Office

Project management tools

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager - Electrical with a strong background in delivering large-scale building, infrastructure, and multidisciplinary projects. The candidate must have extensive experience in managing electrical engineering projects from initiation through completion, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, quality, and schedule requirements while coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Your role

• Lead and manage electrical engineering projects throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management activities.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and suppliers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor project progress, identify challenges, and implement corrective actions to maintain schedule and budget objectives.
• Ensure all electrical works comply with project specifications, industry standards, local regulations, and authority requirements.
• Manage client relationships and act as the primary point of contact for project-related matters.
• Review and approve technical submissions, drawings, procurement plans, and project documentation.
• Lead project meetings, prepare progress reports, and communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, handover activities, and project close-out documentation.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across project teams.

About You

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering and project management.
• Proven experience managing large-scale building, infrastructure, commercial, residential, or mixed-use development projects.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Electrical power distribution systems
• HV/LV systems, substations, and building services
• Project planning, budgeting, and cost control
• Contract administration and stakeholder management
• Local authority regulations and international engineering standards
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, AutoCAD, MS Office, and project management tools.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management qualification is desirable.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Rewards & benefits

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.