Project Manager (Roads & Highways project)

Role Overview

Project Manager (Roads & Highways project) with WSP Middle East. This role oversees major infrastructure projects in the roads, highways, bridges, and tunnels sector, based in the Gulf region.

Role Purpose

Lead construction supervision and project management for large-scale transportation infrastructure projects, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and quality delivery through effective technical oversight, contract administration, and stakeholder coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead the construction supervision team for major infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, highways, and tunnels.
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination across all project stakeholders.

Operations & Compliance

• Manage day-to-day project operations, ensuring compliance with contract documents, specifications, quality standards, and local regulations.
• 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.

Planning & Schedule Management

• Prepare and manage project schedules, monitor progress, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure project milestones and deliverables are met within budget and on schedule.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with clients, contractors, subconsultants, and government authorities to resolve technical and contractual issues.
• Lead progress meetings and provide regular reporting to senior management and the client.

Contract & Performance Management

• Monitor contractor performance, track delays or variations, and support the preparation of change orders and claims.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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).
• Certification such as PMP (Project Management Professional) is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of FIDIC or similar contract frameworks.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.