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.