Logistics Construction Manager Airside

About Bechtel Corporation and the Project

Bechtel Corporation has a long history in airport development, including significant projects in the GCC region such as King Khalid, King Fahad, Dubai, Hamad, and Muscat international airports. Saudi Arabian Bechtel Company has been appointed to provide project management consultancy services for the development of King Salman International Airport in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This project aims to achieve a capacity of up to 120 million travelers by 2030 and 185 million travelers by 2050, alongside processing up to million tons of cargo by 2050. Bechtel's services include PMC for three new terminals: Terminal 6 (a new build 'low cost carrier' terminal of approximately 450,000m2 with a 20mppa capacity), the Iconic Terminal (a new build 'new concept' terminal of approximately 1M m2 with a 40-45 mppa capacity), and a Private Aviation Terminal with hangars for VIPs and business jet passengers.

Role Overview: Logistics Construction Manager Airside

The Logistics Construction Manager Airside is responsible for leading the planning and execution of logistics operations within the airside areas of the new airport development in Riyadh. This full-time role involves managing the movement of materials, equipment, and workforce across runways, taxiways, aprons, and associated infrastructure under construction. The position requires 5-10 years of experience and is central to coordinating logistics that directly impact the critical path for airport commissioning and operational readiness in a large-scale, multi-phase environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure coordinated logistics support for all major activities to enable on-schedule construction progress across airside work zones.
• Maintain high operational efficiency and safety standards during heavy civil and airfield infrastructure works.
• Proactively manage equipment access and material deliveries to prevent congestion and delays.
• Maintain uninterrupted internal access and mobility across airside areas during peak construction phases.
• Provide weekly and monthly reporting dashboards that track key logistics KPIs and support schedule compliance.
• Foster a collaborative logistics culture across airside teams, supporting safety, transparency, and delivery-focused performance.
• Align logistics strategy with final phase airside activation requirements to support commissioning and ORAT planning.
• Develop and implement the airside logistics strategy in coordination with construction sequencing and project milestones.
• Manage all airside logistics activities, including access planning for construction of runways, taxiways, aprons, and airfield lighting systems.
• Oversee the movement of heavy construction equipment across expansive and controlled zones.
• Manage temporary roads, haul routes, and staging areas within the airfield footprint.
• Coordinate internal traffic management plans across airside packages.
• Collaborate with construction managers, contractors, and civil/airfield engineers to ensure logistics align with field operations and construction sequencing.
• Establish clear logistics protocols for material delivery, equipment staging, and workforce access across large open zones and remote areas of the site.
• Oversee the establishment and maintenance of temporary infrastructure, such as laydown areas, lighting, signage, fencing, and dust control.
• Manage logistics operations across multiple active work zones to reduce interference and avoid bottlenecks during peak construction activity.
• Monitor logistics compliance with safety, environmental, and security requirements relevant to the construction phase.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment movement, deliveries, site access, and logistics performance metrics.
• Supervise a team of logistics coordinators, subcontractors, and third-party logistics providers operating in the airside zone.
• Provide regular logistics reporting, forecasts, and risk assessments to construction leadership and project stakeholders.

Required Experience

• Candidates should possess 5-10 years of experience in logistics management, preferably within large-scale construction projects or airport development.

Work Environment and Benefits

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Bechtel offers a robust benefits package designed to support employee growth and well-being, acknowledging the challenges faced by its teams. Further details on benefits are available at Bechtel Total Rewards.