Senior Project Manager - Airfield Development | KSA

SupportFinity™; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international consultancy is looking for a Senior Project Manager to oversee Airfield Development projects in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of professional experience, including significant time spent in airside or airport infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring project alignment with safety and quality standards, and managing detailed project reporting. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills, with a focus on technical excellence and collaboration.

Benefits

Work environment focused on technical excellence

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional experience, including 8+ years in airport infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical and managerial leadership skills.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Arabic language skills will be considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate technical management activities across various disciplines.
• Ensure project delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets.
• Conduct design progress meetings and stakeholder workshops.
• Manage project reporting, risk registers, and phasing plans.
• Act as the primary contact between the consultancy and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership in multicultural environments

Strategic and analytical thinking

Excellent problem-solving skills

Negotiation skills

Project planning and coordination

Education

Civil Engineering

PMP certification

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Airfield Development | KSA

AERTEC | Full‑time | Riyadh | Negotiable | Advanced (5‑10 yrs)

Descripción del puesto:

AERTEC is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead Airfield Projects.

The selected candidate will manage a multidisciplinary technical team and ensure that all design, coordination, and delivery activities meet the highest international standards for safety, quality, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all survey, design, and technical management activities across civil, AGL, fuel hydrant, drainage, utilities, electrical, and ICT disciplines.
• Ensure project delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets.
• Conduct design progress meetings, stakeholder workshops, and Value Engineering sessions.
• Manage project reporting, risk registers, and phasing plans.
• Oversee compliance with ICAO Annex 14, GACA, FAA ACs, KSA regulations, etc.
• Act as the primary point of contact between AERTEC, client, and stakeholders.

Job Requirements

• Civil Engineering preferred.
• 12+ years of professional experience, including 8+ years in airside or airport infrastructure projects.
• PMP certification.
• Strong technical and managerial leadership skills.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Arabic language skills will be considered an advantage.
• Proven experience in team management, project planning, and stakeholder coordination.
• Prior experience in the Middle East is highly desirable.

Key Competencies

• Strategic and analytical thinking.
• Strong leadership in multicultural environments.
• Excellent problem‑solving and negotiation skills.
• Proactive, organized, and quality‑driven mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple interfaces under tight deadlines.

What We Offer

• Work environment focused on technical excellence and collaboration.
• Professional growth within an international airport consultancy.

About the company: AERTEC