Project Manager (Roads & Highways project)
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About the Role
WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in construction supervision of infrastructure projects such as roads, highways, bridges, and tunnels.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the construction supervision team for major infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, highways, and tunnels
- Manage day to day project operations, ensuring compliance with contract documents, specifications, quality standards, and local regulations
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, subconsultants, and government authorities to resolve technical and contractual issues
- Prepare and manage project schedules, monitor progress, and implement corrective actions as needed
- Oversee quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) and health, safety & environmental (HSE) compliance on site
- Review and approve project documentation such as method statements, shop drawings, RFIs, and technical submittals
- Monitor contractor performance, track delays or variations, and support the preparation of change orders and claims
- Lead progress meetings, provide regular reporting to senior management and the client
- Ensure project milestones and deliverables are met within budget and on schedule
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred)
- Minimum 20 years of experience in construction supervision of roads, bridges, highways, and tunnels
- At least 5 years of experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region in a consultancy role
- Proven experience in managing large scale infrastructure projects in accordance with Saudi Arabian standards (MOT, Aramco, or other authorities)
- Strong knowledge of FIDIC or similar contract frameworks
- Certification such as PMP (Project Management Professional) is preferred
- Excellent communication, leadership, and client facing skills
- Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage
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Job Description
- We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in construction supervision of infrastructure projects such as roads, highways, bridges, and tunnels.
- The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in delivering major transportation projects within the construction consultancy sector in Saudi Arabia or the Gulf region.
Responsibilities
- Lead the construction supervision team for major infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, highways, and tunnels.
- Manage day to day project operations, ensuring compliance with contract documents, specifications, quality standards, and local regulations.
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, subconsultants, and government authorities to resolve technical and contractual issues.
- Prepare and manage project schedules, monitor progress, and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Oversee quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) and health, safety & environmental (HSE) compliance on site.
- Review and approve project documentation such as method statements, shop drawings, RFIs, and technical submittals.
- Monitor contractor performance, track delays or variations, and support the preparation of change orders and claims.
- Lead progress meetings, provide regular reporting to senior management and the client.
- Ensure project milestones and deliverables are met within budget and on schedule.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum 20 years of experience in construction supervision of roads, bridges, highways, and tunnels.
- At least 5 years of experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region in a consultancy role.
- Proven experience in managing large scale infrastructure projects in accordance with Saudi Arabian standards (MOT, Aramco, or other authorities).
- Strong knowledge of FIDIC or similar contract frameworks.
- Certification such as PMP (Project Management Professional) is preferred.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and client facing skills.
- Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
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