Job description
Role Overview
Agriculture/Arboriculture Engineer PMO with Egis Group in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of agriculture and arboriculture projects that enhance urban green spaces and environmental sustainability within the urban planning team.
Company Overview
Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services, operating in 100 countries with 19,500 employees. The company creates and operates intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to sustainable and resilient territorial development. Egis operates across 8 countries in the Middle East with 3,500 employees and has delivered over 700 complex development projects. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis provides comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services to regional governments, investors, and developers.
Role Purpose
Serve as a critical link between engineering teams, urban planners, and stakeholders to oversee agriculture and arboriculture projects within urban planning frameworks, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards.
Key Responsibilities
Project Lifecycle Management
- Manage end-to-end project lifecycle for agriculture and arboriculture initiatives within urban planning frameworks, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and timelines.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including scope statements, schedules, budgets, and risk assessments.
Coordination & Stakeholder Management
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, landscape architects, environmental specialists, and municipal authorities to ensure seamless project execution.
- Manage stakeholder communications and coordinate between internal teams and external partners.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders.
Technical Analysis & Compliance
- Analyze technical requirements and feasibility studies for arboriculture and agricultural integration in urban environments.
- Ensure compliance with local regulations, environmental standards, and sustainability requirements specific to Riyadh's urban planning initiatives.
Performance & Risk Management
- Monitor project performance metrics, identify variances, and implement corrective actions to maintain schedule and budget adherence.
- Identify and mitigate project risks, developing contingency plans as needed.
Reporting & Communication
- Prepare and present progress reports, status updates, and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Proficiency in technical documentation and report writing.
Continuous Improvement
- Support the development of best practices and process improvements for future agriculture and arboriculture projects.
Qualifications & Experience
- 7+ years of professional experience in agriculture, arboriculture, or environmental engineering.
- 5+ years of demonstrated experience in project management office (PMO) functions or project management roles.
- Proven experience managing complex urban planning or infrastructure projects.
- Comprehensive understanding of urban planning principles and regulations applicable to Middle Eastern contexts.
- Preferred: Background in environmental sustainability and climate-resilient urban planning.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong proficiency with project management tools and software, including Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
- Advanced knowledge of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and CAD software.
- Expertise in budget management, resource allocation, and financial forecasting.
- Knowledge of sustainability standards and environmental compliance frameworks.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
- Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Preferred: Experience with landscape design and green infrastructure projects.
- Preferred: Familiarity with arboriculture best practices and horticultural standards.