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About the Role

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is integral to the successful delivery of large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC region. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in managing complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budget, and high client satisfaction.

As a Project Manager at AtkinsRéalis, you will lead project teams, manage client relationships, and oversee all aspects of project execution. You will contribute to the company's mission of engineering a better future by connecting people, data, and technology to transform infrastructure and energy systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate project scope, fee, deliverables, and program to the project team through effective Project Kick-Off meetings and regular updates.
• Manage sub-consultant agreements and payments, providing technical oversight through the Design Management function.
• Ensure the Project Execution Plan comprehensively addresses design management requirements, including integration and interface management between client needs and sub-consultant design packages.
• Support the Project Director in the production of project management documentation and standard forms.
• Assist in the identification and proactive management of project risks.
• Support the Project Director in identifying and managing scope changes and extensions.
• Identify resourcing issues and requirements, coordinating these effectively with Technical Team Leads.
• Escalate critical issues to the Project Director as and when required.
• Provide timely internal and external monthly reporting by implementing a planned delivery schedule for routine reporting activities.
• Ensure adherence to Quality Systems processes throughout project delivery.
• Undertake debrief sessions with the client upon project completion.
• Assist in managing projects financially, technically, and contractually.
• Monitor Design Team progress and costs, highlighting deviations from the plan and coordinating with Project Technical Leads to mitigate potential over-runs or underspends.
• Proactively manage risks using provided tools and through regular team and client engagement, updating contingency requirements at least once per design stage.
• Drive the change process and be responsible for the compilation of variations.
• Liaise and interact with the client on the technical delivery components of the project.
• Establish project objectives, develop project plans, manage project budgets, and oversee project scheduling in collaboration with the Atkins team and the client.
• Manage the project team, ensuring timely completion of tasks and maintaining constant communication.
• Develop contingency plans and ensure health and safety standards are followed.
• Ensure adherence to Atkins' project management methodology requirements.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of experience within the Middle East.
• At least 4 years of experience in the role of Assistant Project Manager (APM) or Project Manager (PM).
• Experience in managing large-scale multi-disciplinary projects within KSA and the GCC Region.

Required Skills

• Project Management
• Design Management
• Risk Identification and Management
• Scope Management
• Financial Management
• Client Management
• Quality Systems
• Reporting
• Contractual Management
• Commercial Acumen
• Health and Safety Standards

Work Environment and Benefits

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. AtkinsRéalis offers a tax-free salary, life insurance coverage, medical insurance, annual leave balance, a company gratuity scheme, a discretionary bonus program, and an annual flight contribution. Additional benefits include transportation and housing allowances. Employees also have access to a Wellbeing Program providing 24/7 support from specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.