Senior Project Manager - Mechanical

WSP Global Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Riyadh seeks an accomplished Senior Mechanical Project Manager to provide executive leadership, technical governance, and strategic direction across mechanical works for a major construction development.

This high‑impact role requires strong commercial insight, deep site delivery experience, and the ability to influence decision‑making at senior leadership and board levels. This role oversees multiple packages, ensures project alignment with budgets and milestones, and leads

Qualifications

• BSc in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in mechanical project management on major construction projects.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Strong commercial and contractual background with experience managing large, complex packages.
• Experience reporting to boards / C‑suite stakeholders.
• Prior involvement in giga projects, theme parks, motorsport facilities, or large mixed‑use developments in KSA / GCC is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for all mechanical works across multiple project packages.
• Approve mechanical design strategies, standards, and deviations, ensuring alignment with project vision and regulatory requirements.
• Influence senior stakeholders, provide clear recommendations, and support decision‑making at board and C‑suite level.
• Oversee the mechanical scope across several packages, ensuring alignment with the master program, budget, and project milestones.
• Direct and oversee mechanical construction delivery to ensure quality, safety, compliance, and schedule performance.
• Lead technical reviews of major variations, claims, contractual strategies, and associated mitigation measures.
• Support procurement, packaging, and contracting strategies for mechanical works.
• Ensure all mechanical systems meet performance requirements and achieve readiness for opening.
• Provide leadership during testing, commissioning, systems integration, and final asset handover.
• Report mechanical performance, risks, and key decisions to senior leadership and relevant boards.
• Drive effective risk management practices and ensure technical governance across the delivery cycle.

Skills

Executive leadership

Stakeholder influence

Program management

Budget management

Systems integration

Design governance

Contract strategy

Education

BSc Mechanical Engineering

Master’s preferred

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.

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Mechanical Project Manager to provide executive leadership, technical governance, and strategic direction across mechanical works for a major construction development. This high‑impact role requires strong commercial insight, deep site delivery experience, and the ability to influence decision‑making at senior leadership and board levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall executive leadership and strategic direction for all mechanical works across multiple project packages.
• Approve mechanical design strategies, standards, and deviations, ensuring alignment with project vision and regulatory requirements.
• Influence senior stakeholders, provide clear recommendations, and support decision‑making at board and C‑suite level.
• Oversee the mechanical scope across several packages, ensuring alignment with the master program, budget, and project milestones.
• Direct and oversee mechanical construction delivery to ensure quality, safety, compliance, and schedule performance.
• Lead technical reviews of major variations, claims, contractual strategies, and associated mitigation measures.
• Support procurement, packaging, and contracting strategies for mechanical works.
• Ensure all mechanical systems meet performance requirements and achieve readiness for opening.
• Provide leadership during testing, commissioning, systems integration, and final asset handover.
• Report mechanical performance, risks, and key decisions to senior leadership and relevant boards.
• Drive effective risk management practices and ensure technical governance across the delivery cycle.

Qualifications

• BSc in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in mechanical project management on major construction projects.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Strong commercial and contractual background with experience managing large, complex packages.
• Experience reporting to boards / C‑suite stakeholders.
• Prior involvement in giga projects, theme parks, motorsport facilities, or large mixed‑use developments in KSA / GCC is highly desirable.

Core Competencies

• Strategic leadership and confident executive decision‑making
• Stakeholder influence and high‑level communication
• Program management, budget management, and systems integration
• Design authority and technical governance
• Commercial acumen and contract strategy
• Claims management and risk mitigation
• Construction leadership and operational planning
• Asset readiness and commissioning oversight
• Strong governance and reporting capabilities

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.