Resident Engineer - ICT

WSP Global Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Riyadh invites an experienced Construction Manager to lead ICT infrastructure and data center projects, ensuring design compliance and timely delivery.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams of architects, engineers, ICT specialists, and contractors, oversee budgets and schedules, and drive QA and risk management to meet international and regional standards.

We support career growth through challenging assignments and a commitment to delivering essential ICT infrastructure.

Qualifications

• BSc in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent.
• Overall Relevant Experience: 20 years
• Experience in Similar Role/Projects: 10 years
• Regional Experience: 5 years

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise ICT infrastructure and data center construction per design specs and standards.
• Manage all phases: planning, procurement, execution, handover with focus on quality, safety, timely delivery.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, ICT specialists and contractors for seamless integration.
• Monitor progress, budgets, schedules, and implement corrective actions for delays or overruns.
• Ensure adherence to ICT facility standards including cooling, cabling, power redundancy, Tier certs.
• Oversee risk management and QA through inspections and audits.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication with clients, consultants, and internal teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in supervision and ICT infrastructure management.

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise the construction and delivery of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure and data centers, ensuring compliance with design specifications, technical standards, and regulatory requirements.

Manage all phases of construction, including planning, procurement, execution, and handover, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and timely delivery.

Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams —architects, engineers, ICT specialists, and contractors—to ensure seamless integration of building systems and ICT components.

Monitor and control project progress, budgets, and schedules, implementing corrective measures to address delays or cost overruns.

Ensure adherence to international and regional standards for ICT facilities, including cooling systems, cabling, power redundancy, and Tier certifications.

Oversee risk management and quality assurance processes, conducting regular inspections and audits to maintain compliance and performance.

Facilitate stakeholder communication, providing clear updates and reports to clients, consultants, and internal teams.

Drive continuous improvement by applying best practices in supervision, construction delivery, and ICT infrastructure management.

Qualifications

BSc in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent.

Overall Relevant Experience: 20 years

Experience in Similar Role/Projects: 10 years

Regional Experience: 5 years

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.