Program Director - Civil Engineering
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Job Title Program Director – Civil Engineering Location Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Ready to engineer your positive impact? Then join Tractebel, part of the ENGIE Group, and our passionate experts around the globe, driven by shaping a more sustainable world every day.
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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Ready to engineer your positive impact?
Then join Tractebel, part of the ENGIE Group, and our passionate experts around the globe, driven by shaping a more sustainable world every day.
It’s your chance to be part of accelerating the energy transition while enhancing people’s lives through meaningful infrastructure projects.
Are you ready to make a difference?
Then we look forward to meeting you!
What We Offer
- Tractebel is more than a place to work. It’s an opportunity to evolve alongside industry experts on impactful infrastructure projects.
- We actively support the development of our people, with growth opportunities across the ENGIE Group.
- We offer a competitive salary package including paid holidays, performance-based bonuses (for eligible roles), comprehensive health insurance, and additional employee benefits.
- Flexible and collaborative working environments that encourage innovation and teamwork.
- A culture that values diversity, sustainability, ethics, and safety.
Program Director – Civil Engineering
in our Infrastructure department, you will contribute to our mission every day by leading and overseeing complex civil engineering and infrastructure programs across the region.
You will play a critical role in driving strategic program delivery, ensuring operational excellence, managing multidisciplinary teams, and developing sustainable infrastructure solutions that create long-term value for clients and communities.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the program’s strategic vision, goals, and objectives in alignment with the company’s business strategy.
- Lead and manage multidisciplinary engineering and project teams to ensure successful delivery of infrastructure projects.
- Oversee the planning, design, and implementation of civil engineering initiatives while ensuring compliance with quality, budget, and schedule requirements.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to assess project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulatory authorities, consultants, and key stakeholders.
- Monitor program performance through defined KPIs, milestones, and reporting mechanisms to ensure project success.
- Identify opportunities for business growth, market expansion, and diversification within the civil engineering and infrastructure sector.
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Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Master’s degree or professional certifications in Project Management are preferred.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in senior leadership roles within the civil engineering and infrastructure industry.
- Extensive experience in program management and large-scale infrastructure project delivery.
- Strong technical expertise in infrastructure projects including bridges, tunnels, roads, stormwater drainage systems, rainwater channels, and city development programs.
- Experience working with well-known consulting firms or government authorities.
- Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles, construction methodologies, and project management best practices.
- Proven experience in strategic planning, budget management, and business development.
- Proficiency in project management tools, reporting systems, and data analysis software.
- PMP certification or equivalent project management certification is preferred.
- Professional proficiency in English is required; Arabic language skills are preferred.
Your Soft Skills
- You are a strategic thinker with strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
- You have excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- You are capable of leading multidisciplinary teams in complex project environments.
- You have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- You are highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- You are committed to safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
- You have the ability to build long-term client relationships and drive business growth.
Who We Are
Our top priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability.
With Tractebel, you are uniquely positioned to make a positive impact on global net-zero targets.
The driving force behind reaching these goals is our greatest asset: our people.
Diversity leads to fresh perspectives that drive performance and innovation.
As part of the ENGIE Group, your career path in pioneering low-carbon solutions around the world knows no limits.
Every day is your opportunity to shape a more sustainable world.
Division: Tractebel Div2
Legal Entity: TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING S.A., SAUDI ARABIA BRANCH
Professional Experience: Senior (experience >15 years)
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