Senior Project Manager - Mechanical

WSP in the Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the Riyadh region is hiring a Senior Mechanical Project Manager to provide executive leadership and strategic direction across mechanical works. The role demands over 15 years of experience managing significant construction projects, strong commercial insight, and deep site delivery experience. Responsibilities include overseeing mechanical scope, ensuring compliance with project milestones, and reporting key decisions to senior leadership. Join a global organization and make a positive impact in your projects.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in mechanical project management on major construction projects.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Extensive site delivery experience, including commissioning leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall executive leadership and strategic direction for all mechanical works.
• Influence senior stakeholders and support decision-making at board and C-suite level.
• Direct and oversee mechanical construction delivery ensuring quality and compliance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder influence

Program management

Budget management

Construction leadership

Education

BSc in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

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.
• Extensive site delivery experience, including commissioning leadership.
• 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

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. With us, you can. Apply today.