Project Manager (PMC - Roads & Highways)

AtkinsRéalis; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation allowance

Housing allowance

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Road Project Manager to oversee end‑to‑end execution of road and highway construction projects in Saudi Arabia. You will lead planning, execution, and control, coordinating with contractors, consultants, and government authorities to meet schedule, budget, and quality targets.

This role requires 12–15 years of experience in major road projects, strong leadership, and proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Project. A Civil Engineering degree is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 12–15 years of experience in managing major road/highway infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of road construction methods, materials, and specifications.
• Proven experience with stakeholder and client management.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and project reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall project planning, execution, monitoring, and control of road construction works.
• Prepare project execution plans (PEP), timelines, work programs, and resource plans.
• Manage daily construction activities including earthworks, pavement, drainage, utilities, and traffic diversions.
• Coordinate with consultants, government authorities, and subcontractors on technical and permitting matters.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, standards, and safety regulations.
• Monitor project budget, cost performance, and cash flows.
• Conduct site inspections, resolve technical issues, and approve work methods.
• Review and approve shop drawings, method statements, and material submissions.
• Lead progress meetings, prepare weekly/monthly reports, and address critical delays.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure QA/QC and HSE plans across the project.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Overview

The Road Project Manager oversees the end‑to‑end execution of road and highway construction projects. The role ensures that all project activities—including planning, design coordination, construction, safety, and quality control—are executed efficiently, within budget, and on schedule. The manager acts as the primary interface between contractors, consultants, stakeholders, and government authorities.

Your role

• Lead overall project planning, execution, monitoring, and control of road construction works.
• Prepare project execution plans (PEP), timelines, work programs, and resource plans.
• Manage daily construction activities including earthworks, pavement, drainage, utilities, and traffic diversions.
• Coordinate with consultants, government authorities, and subcontractors on technical and permitting matters.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, standards (AASHTO, ASTM, local codes), and safety regulations.
• Monitor project budget, cost performance, and cash flows.
• Conduct site inspections, resolve technical issues, and approve work methods.
• Review and approve shop drawings, method statements, and material submissions.
• Lead progress meetings, prepare weekly/monthly reports, and address critical delays.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure the implementation of QA/QC and HSE plans across the project.

About You

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 12–15 years' experience in managing major road/highway infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of road construction methods, materials, and specifications.
• Proven experience with stakeholder and client management.
• Excellent leadership, decision‑making, and project coordination skills.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and project reporting tools.
• Familiarity with FIDIC and contract administration.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

• 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.