Infrastructure Project Manager

Role Overview

We are recruiting an experienced Infrastructure Delivery Manager to oversee planning, coordination, readiness, and execution of critical infrastructure projects within a portfolio of prominent venues and facilities located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This fixed-term contract position runs until March 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure and engineering planning, coordination, and delivery activities across designated venues and facilities.
• Manage communication and collaboration interfaces among clients, consultants, contractors, operators, and government entities.
• Track project progress to guarantee infrastructure work aligns with approved timelines and milestones.
• Coordinate technical reviews, inspections, testing, commissioning, and project handovers.
• Ensure seamless integration of infrastructure and operational requirements throughout project lifecycles.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and constraints.
• Support operational readiness planning and integration efforts.
• Evaluate contractor performance to maintain adherence to quality, safety, and project standards.
• Coordinate utility and support infrastructure requirements—such as power, water, and telecommunications.
• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and updates for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Assist in resolving issues and making decisions across multiple project workstreams.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Facilities Management, or related field.
• At least 8 years of professional experience in infrastructure delivery, engineering, construction, utilities, facilities management, or large-scale developments.
• Demonstrated success managing multidisciplinary stakeholders including contractors, consultants, and client teams.
• Strong knowledge of project delivery processes, construction methodologies, infrastructure coordination, and preparation for operational handover.
• Experienced in managing project schedules, budgets, risk management, and stakeholder expectations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and coordination abilities.
• Capable of performing effectively in fast-moving, complex project environments.

Preferred Experience

• Work involvement in giga-projects or large-scale developments.
• Knowledge of infrastructure and utility projects.
• Exposure to transportation and mobility-related developments.
• Familiarity with mixed-use developments, industrial or manufacturing facilities.
• Experience with airports, transportation hubs, or public sector programmes.
• Background in engineering consultancies or project management consultancies.