Project Manager (Saudi National)

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of major road, transport infrastructure, and utility projects in Riyadh.

The successful candidate will have a strong background managing projects from the consultancy/client representative side, with proven experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and project delivery activities across complex infrastructure programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of road, transport infrastructure, and utility projects.
• Act as the primary point of contact between clients, consultants, authorities, and project stakeholders.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality objectives.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Oversee consultant performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Monitor project progress and prepare regular reports for senior stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while implementing effective corrective actions.
• Facilitate engagement with relevant government authorities and utility providers.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with local regulations, standards, and client requirements.
• Support strategic decision-making through effective project governance and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in project management within road, transport infrastructure, and utility projects.
• Demonstrated experience working for engineering consultancies, project management consultancies, or as a client representative on major infrastructure programs.
• Strong understanding of project controls, contract administration, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Proven experience managing consultant-led infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia or the GCC.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PMO, or equivalent are preferred.
• Saudi National preferred.
• Western education (Bachelor's or Master's degree from a recognized Western university) is highly preferred.
• Fluent English communication skills; Arabic language capability is advantageous.