Senior Infrastructure Project Manager

Stryker Corporation; Riyadh; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in Saudi Arabia seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead large-scale infrastructure projects. This role demands a strong background in project management with at least 15 years of experience, including 8-10 years in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in stakeholder engagement, design management, and construction supervision. The position requires fluency in English and preferably Arabic. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful energy transition projects in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Diversity and equal treatment

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years total professional experience.
• Minimum 8-10 years working in Saudi Arabia.
• Proven experience on large infrastructure, industrial, energy, or giga-projects.
• Direct hands-on experience managing Saudi authority approvals is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Act as the accountability leader for all non-nuclear infrastructure packages.
• Lead infrastructure scope from design to construction.
• Interface closely with clients and internal teams.
• Manage contractor performance and site coordination issues.

Skills

Project Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Design Management

Construction Supervision

Risk Management

Fluent in English

Arabic (highly preferred)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering or Project Management

Job description

Company Description

Finding solutions to climate change is the priority of the 21st century, and means switching to low-carbon energy. At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. To achieve this, our 7,500 Switchers combine their historical engineering expertise and project management with digital technologies.

In our 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Asia) of operation, we are working on the production and distribution of low-carbon electricity, through the development of nuclear and renewable energies. We are also supporting the modernisation and development of energy grids, managing the setup and siting for new transmission and distribution networks, and using hydrogen to decarbonise the transport and industry sectors.

Job Description

Specialty - Infrastructure Project Management - Large-Scale / Giga / High-Security Projects

Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

1. Project Leadership & Governance

• Act as the single point of accountability for all non-nuclear infrastructure packages.
• Lead infrastructure scope from Basic Design through Detailed Design, Tendering, and Construction.
• Establish and maintain project governance, reporting, risk management, and control frameworks.
• Interface closely with the Program Director, client representatives, and internal teams.
• Act as the client-facing delivery leader, accountable for resolving authority, political, security, and interface challenges.

2. Design Management

• Manage all infrastructure design packages through internal and external consultants.
• Review and approve infrastructure designs prior to client submission, including:
  • Road layouts and alignments
  • Utilities networks and off-site tie-ins
  • Fencing, access control, and security systems
  • Site development and accommodation layouts
• Ensure full compliance with applicable Saudi codes, standards, and authority requirements.

3. Stakeholder & Authority Management

• Lead engagement with Saudi authorities on behalf of the client, including:
  • SEC, NWC, STC, Civil Defense, Municipality, Royal Commission, SAIS, Border Security
• Manage all NOCs, permits, approvals, inspections, and access requirements.
• Resolve conflicting authority requirements and mitigate approval delays.

4. Contracting & Procurement

• Prepare infrastructure tender documentation, including:
  • Scopes of Work
  • Technical specifications
  • BOQs and cost estimates
  • Tender packages
• Lead contractor prequalification and technical evaluation processes.
• Support contract award recommendations and commercial negotiations.

5. Construction Supervision

• Establish and lead site execution and supervision teams on behalf of the client.
• Monitor and control quality, safety, schedule, and interfaces with nuclear construction works.
• Manage contractor performance, variations, claims, and site coordination issues.
• Control interface risks with reactor island works and high-security safety zones.

6. Risk & Interface Management

• Identify and manage interface risks between infrastructure and nuclear facilities.
• Address access, logistics, security, and utility capacity constraints.
• Maintain infrastructure risk registers and implement mitigation plans.

Technical Knowledge

• Planning and delivery of large-scale site-wide infrastructure
• Earthworks and site development
• Roads and highways (design and construction)
• Utilities: power, water, wastewater, stormwater, telecom, fiber
• Accommodation master planning for construction and operational phases
• Access control systems, fencing, and perimeter security
• Interface management between infrastructure and nuclear / high-security facilities
• Saudi Building Code (SBC)
• Saudi authority standards and permitting processes, including SEC, NWC, STC, Civil Defense, Municipality, Royal Commission, and SAIS
• Contractor market practices and procurement approaches within KSA
• Delivery of infrastructure in high-security or restricted-access environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or related discipline
• Master's degree in Engineering or Project Management is an advantage
• Minimum 15 years total professional experience
• Minimum 8-10 years working in Saudi Arabia
• Proven experience on large infrastructure, industrial, energy, or giga-projects
• Experience in Owner, PMC, or EPCM roles strongly preferred
• Direct hands-on experience managing Saudi authority approvals, NOCs, and permitting processes is mandatory
• English Fluent
• Arabic (highly preferred)
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification (preferred)
• Contract management and claims management training (advantage)
• HSE and construction safety certifications (advantage)

Additional Information

• Communications & Presentation Skills
• Quality Consciousness
• Attention to Details
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Results Orientation
• Planning and organizing with time management
• Relationship Management

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people's ability to dare are the only things that matter!. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.