Project Manager - Roads & Bridges
Atkins Realis Group
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Job summary
Atkins Realis Group is seeking a Project Manager to lead planning, delivery and coordination of major bridge and transportation infrastructure works in Saudi Arabia. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, align with client requirements, and drive programme milestones across design, procurement, construction and handover.
The role requires extensive experience in major infrastructure, strong leadership, and expertise in planning, risk and commercial management to ensure delivery within scope,
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required in civil/structural engineering or related field.
- Master's degree in PM/engineering management or MBA is desirable.
- PMP/PRINCE2 or equivalent certification preferred.
- CEng/PE registration highly advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Lead planning and execution of bridge and infrastructure projects from inception to completion.
- Develop execution plans, delivery strategies, and implementation roadmaps.
- Manage design coordination, construction interfaces, and change management.
- Monitor risks, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
- Lead multidisciplinary coordination meetings and maintain stakeholder communication.
- Ensure compliance with FIDIC contracts and commercial objectives.
Skills
Education
Job description
The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall planning coordination execution and delivery of bridge and transportation infrastructure works within the Projects The role will lead multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery in accordance with contractual requirements approved budgets project schedules quality standards HSE requirements and client expectations
Lead the planning and execution of bridge and infrastructure project activities from inception through completion
Develop project execution plans delivery strategies and implementation roadmaps
Ensure project objectives are achieved in relation to scope quality schedule budget and safety
Manage project resources and construction activities to meet programme milestones
Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions where required
Ensure alignment of project delivery with client requirements and client expectations
Coordinate activities between design consultants construction teams contractors and authorities
Review engineering deliverables to ensure constructability and compliance with project objectives
Manage design changes and ensure timely implementation of approved modifications
Resolve technical and construction-related issues affecting project delivery
Lead multidisciplinary coordination meetings and technical workshops
Monitor compliance with contractual obligations and project requirements
Support administration of FIDIC and infrastructure-related contracts
Review variations claims and change requests
Coordinate with commercial and contracts teams to manage cost and contractual risks
Ensure commercial objectives are achieved while protecting project interests
Support negotiations and resolution of contractual matters
Develop and monitor project schedules in coordination with planning teams
Track progress against key milestones and contractual deliverables
Identify risks to schedule and implement recovery plans where necessary
Coordinate construction sequencing and interface management activities
Ensure effective integration of engineering procurement construction and commissioning activities
Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders
Lead client meetings and project review sessions
Ensure timely communication of project status challenges risks and opportunities
Identify and manage project risks throughout the project lifecycle
Establish mitigation measures for technical commercial operational and schedule-related risks
Maintain project risk registers and action plans
Lead risk review workshops and management reviews
Ensure proactive management of emerging issues and opportunities
Ensure project works comply with approved specifications standards and quality requirements
Monitor implementation of Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures
Support inspections audits testing and handover activities
Ensure completion of punch lists and close-out requirements
Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement across the project team
Champion a strong Health Safety and Environmental culture across the project
Ensure compliance with project HSE plans client requirements and Saudi regulations
Support incident prevention and risk management initiatives
Participate in safety leadership walks inspections and audits
Promote the successful achievement of project safety objectives
Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams including engineering commercial planning quality HSE and construction personnel
Establish clear objectives and performance expectations
Mentor and develop project team members
Ensure effective workforce planning and resource allocation
Foster collaboration accountability and high performance across all project functions
Monitor project performance through key performance indicators KPIs
Prepare executive project updates for senior management and client stakeholders
Ensure accurate and timely project reporting
Manage interfaces between bridge works roadway infrastructure utilities traffic systems and adjacent projects
Coordinate utility relocation activities and authority approvals
Oversee traffic management and detour implementation requirements
Ensure effective integration between all project disciplines and work packages
Oversee testing commissioning and operational readiness activities
Ensure project systems and assets meet specification requirements before handover
Coordinate with client representatives and operational stakeholders
Manage project close-out documentation and asset handover processes
Ensure successful transition to operations and maintenance teams
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
- Master's Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering Management, or MBA is highly desirable
- PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2, or equivalent certification is preferred
- Chartered Engineer (CEng), Professional Engineer (PE), or equivalent registration is highly advantageous
- Minimum 15 years of experience in major infrastructure and transportation projects
- Minimum 8 years in Project Management roles involving bridge and transportation infrastructure delivery
- Experience delivering projects valued at USD 100 Million+
- Previous experience in Saudi Arabia and GCC infrastructure projects is highly preferred
- Experience within consultant, PMC, client-side, or major contractor organizations is desirable
- Strong project leadership and team management
- Excellent stakeholder and client management skills
- Advanced planning and programme management capabilities
- Commercial and contractual awareness
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilitiesBehavioral Competencies
- Results-oriented and delivery-focused
- Strategic thinker with strong leadership presence
- High level of professionalism and accountability
- Ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels
- Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
- Proactive and solution-driven approach
- Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence
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