Rail & Civil Project Manager – Track & Rail Construction

AECOM; Ha'il; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Project Manager for railway civil and track construction in Saudi Arabia. Lead multidisciplinary teams, manage earthworks, structures, drainage, and track components while ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

Candidates should have a civil engineering background with PMP/PRINCE2 and SCE registration preferred. Role emphasizes governance, risk management, and delivering projects on time and within budget, with strong client and regulatory interface across civil,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent.
• Master's degree in engineering or project management preferred.
• PMP and/or PRINCE2 certifications preferred.
• Saudi Council of Engineers registration preferred for Saudi projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of railway civil and track construction projects from initiation through completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and execution strategies.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions where required.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with client requirements, contractual obligations, and company objectives.
• Manage all civil works activities, including earthworks, structures, drainage, foundations, and railway-related infrastructure.
• Oversee track installation activities, including ballast, sleepers, rails, turnouts, and associated track components.
• Ensure compliance with approved designs, specifications, and construction standards.
• Coordinate construction interfaces between civil, track, signalling, telecommunications, and systems teams.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Lead project meetings and provide progress reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Resolve technical, commercial, and operational issues affecting project performance.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across the project.
• Ensure compliance with company HSE policies and project-specific safety requirements.
• Lead investigations of incidents and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor project costs and ensure financial targets are achieved.
• Manage variations, claims, and contractual correspondence.
• Review subcontractor performance, certifications, and payment applications.
• Ensure all works comply with approved quality plans and inspection requirements.
• Monitor testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Ensure project documentation is maintained and handed over in accordance with client requirements.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and subcontractors.
• Mentor engineers and site management personnel.
• Drive team performance and promote continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering or Project Management

PMP (Project Management Professional)

PRINCE2 certification

SCE Registration (Saudi Council of Engineers)

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Project Manager for railway civil and track construction in Saudi Arabia. Lead multidisciplinary teams, manage earthworks, structures, drainage, and track components while ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

Candidates should have a civil engineering background with PMP/PRINCE2 and SCE registration preferred. Role emphasizes governance, risk management, and delivering projects on time and within budget, with strong client and regulatory interface across civil,