Wet Utilities PM – Water, Sewer & Stormwater Infra

WSP; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager – Wet Utilities to lead delivery of potable water, wastewater, irrigation and stormwater networks within a large mixed-use development in Saudi Arabia. A strong background in wet utilities and experience with construction supervision consultants in the Middle East are required.

You will oversee design review, construction supervision, QA, permits, and stakeholder coordination; manage budgets and schedules; and provide leadership to engineers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience, with at least 8 years in the Middle East (preferably KSA).
• Strong background in wet utilities infrastructure – potable water, sewerage, stormwater, irrigation, and TSE networks.
• Prior experience working with a construction supervision consultant on mixed-use or urban infrastructure development projects.
• In-depth understanding of local authority standards (e.g., NWC, SWCC, RC, MOMRAH, and other KSA utility agencies).
• Proven ability to manage large-scale utility projects from design review through construction and handover.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and delivery of wet utility infrastructure packages.
• Manage design review, construction supervision, and QA for networks.
• Liaise with government authorities, utility providers, and stakeholders for permits.
• Oversee project progress, budgets, and schedules.
• Provide leadership to multidisciplinary teams of engineers and inspectors.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure safety and environmental standards.
• Prepare project reports, risk assessments, and progress updates.
• Identify design and construction issues and propose mitigations.
• Support tendering, technical evaluations, and contract management.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Construction supervision

Project management

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

WSP is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager – Wet Utilities to lead delivery of potable water, wastewater, irrigation and stormwater networks within a large mixed-use development in Saudi Arabia. A strong background in wet utilities and experience with construction supervision consultants in the Middle East are required.

You will oversee design review, construction supervision, QA, permits, and stakeholder coordination; manage budgets and schedules; and provide leadership to engineers