Project Manager / Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure

WSP in the Middle East; Ar Rass, Jeddah; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East seeks an experienced Project Manager/Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure to deliver major infrastructure and masterplan projects across Saudi Arabia. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, and maintain strong client relationships with government authorities and developers.

The role requires a strong civil engineering background, 12–15+ years of experience, and a track record with leading international engineering consultancies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 12–15+ years in engineering consultancy or major development programmes.
• Experience with international consultancies on large infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong client-facing skills with government authorities and developers.
• PMP certification or Chartered Engineer status desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination and delivery of large-scale infrastructure and masterplan projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary design teams across all project phases.
• Develop execution plans, schedules and resource forecasts.
• Ensure delivery on time, budget and quality standards.
• Monitor performance and implement corrective actions; manage risks and variations.
• Maintain strong client relationships and lead governance and reporting.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Risk management

Communication

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PMP/Chartered Engineer desirable

Job description

Job Description

WSP is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager / Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure to support the delivery of major infrastructure and masterplan development projects across Saudi Arabia. This role will be responsible for managing multidisciplinary project teams, driving successful project execution, maintaining strong client relationships, and ensuring projects are delivered in line with agreed scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

The successful candidate will have a strong technical engineering background, preferably in Civil Engineering, together with proven experience working for leading international engineering consultancies on large-scale infrastructure and masterplan development projects in Saudi Arabia. The role requires a commercially aware and client-focused professional capable of managing complex stakeholder environments while delivering high-quality project outcomes.

As a key member of the Transport & Infrastructure team, the Project Manager / Senior Project Manager will provide leadership throughout the project lifecycle, supporting strategic growth objectives and contributing to the successful delivery of some of the Kingdom's most significant infrastructure programmes.

Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of large-scale infrastructure and masterplan development projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary design and project delivery teams across all project phases.
• Develop project execution plans, schedules, resource forecasts, and delivery strategies.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions where required.
• Coordinate with technical teams to ensure efficient and integrated project delivery.

Client Relationship & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
• Manage communications with government authorities, developers, contractors, and project partners.
• Lead project meetings, progress reviews, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Support Project Directors in managing executive-level client interactions and project governance requirements.

Commercial & Financial Management

• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, resource utilisation, and commercial performance.
• Support contract administration, change management, and commercial reporting activities.
• Manage project risks and ensure mitigation measures are implemented.
• Contribute to profitability targets through effective project planning and resource management.
• Assist in managing project variations, claims, and contractual obligations.

Technical Leadership & Coordination

• Provide technical leadership and oversight on infrastructure and masterplan development projects.
• Ensure engineering solutions are aligned with client requirements, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design inputs and project deliverables.
• Support technical reviews and quality assurance processes.
• Promote innovation, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with project management processes, company procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Support project risk identification, management, and reporting activities.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and technical excellence.
• Participate in project audits, reviews, and lessons learned activities.
• Ensure contractual and regulatory requirements are met throughout project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 12-15+ years of experience within engineering consultancy, infrastructure project delivery, or major development programmes.
• Proven experience working with leading international engineering consultancies.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale infrastructure and masterplan development projects in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong technical engineering background, preferably in civil infrastructure projects.
• Proven client-facing experience and ability to manage relationships with government entities, developers, and key stakeholders.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating complex project deliverables.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, project controls, commercial management, and risk management.
• Experience administering consultancy contracts and managing project budgets, schedules, and resources.
• Strong communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• PMP certification, Chartered Engineer status, or equivalent professional accreditation is desirable.

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