Technical Project Director(Spatial/Master planning)📣 Job Ad

About the Role

WSP Middle East is seeking a highly experienced Technical Project Manager specializing in Spatial Planning and Master Planning to lead significant and complex projects in the region. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the successful delivery of these initiatives from inception to completion, aligning with client objectives and WSP's commitment to excellence. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of urban environments through strategic planning and meticulous execution.

Role Responsibilities

As a leader within our organization, you will undertake the management of all aspects of project execution, from initial planning and budgeting through to successful delivery and handover to the client. This position offers an opportunity to make a tangible impact on communities and contribute to a better future for all.

• Lead comprehensive planning, execution, and delivery of multiple large-scale spatial and master planning projects, ensuring strict adherence to client objectives and overall business goals.
• Oversee and manage multi-disciplinary technical and design teams, including subcontractors, fostering clear communication and effective collaboration across all project functions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and project partners to ensure high levels of satisfaction and contribute to overall project success.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and escalation for clients, addressing their needs and concerns throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure all project operations and deliverables comply with Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) standards and all relevant technical compliance requirements.
• Continuously monitor and report on project progress, ensuring strict adherence to timelines, budgets, and defined quality standards.
• Provide technical contributions, review, and approve all project deliverables, ensuring they meet client expectations and WSP's stringent quality requirements.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, manage emerging issues, and implement effective corrective actions to maintain project momentum.
• Provide regular and transparent project updates to senior management, stakeholders, and clients, effectively managing expectations.
• Mentor and develop project management team members, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proficiency in Arabic, both spoken and written, is essential.
• A strong understanding of transportation, infrastructure, environmental, and economic sectors is required, given the multi-disciplinary nature of spatial planning projects.
• Proven experience in conducting quality assurance processes and performing key project reviews to ensure deliverables meet client expectations and WSP quality requirements.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of data-driven analysis processes, tools, and software.
• Skill in preparing technical and commercial proposals.

Key Skills

• Spatial Planning
• Master Planning
• Project Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Risk Management
• Quality Assurance
• Data Analysis
• Proposal Writing
• Team Leadership
• Communication
• Technical Compliance
• Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) Standards

Additional Job Information

This position is for a Technical Project Manager specializing in Spatial Planning and Master Planning at WSP in the Middle East. The role requires over 10 years of experience and is full-time. The work location is Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.