Senior Project Manager

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WSP are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our dynamic IPD team and lead collaborative efforts on complex transport and infrastructure development projects in Saudi Arabia.

As a Senior Project Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of our multidisciplinary WSP teams on major transport & infrastructure design and masterplan design projects.

You will work closely with diverse project stakeholders, including owners, architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, to ensure the timely and efficient completion of projects while optimizing outcomes for all parties involved.

Your new role, what's involved?

• Collaborative Leadership: Foster a culture of collaboration and cooperation among all project stakeholders, promoting the principles of Integrated Project Delivery.
• Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, budget, and schedule, and ensure alignment with client objectives and project goals.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with and manage relationships with clients, design professionals, contractors, and key trade partners throughout the project lifecycle.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and manage project risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions and ensure project success.
• Budget and Cost Control: Monitor project financials, manage budgets, and implement cost-effective strategies to achieve project objectives while maintaining profitability.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee quality control processes to ensure that project deliverables meet or exceed industry standards and client expectations.
• Schedule Management: Develop and manage project schedules, track progress, and implement adjustments as needed to meet project milestones and deadlines.
• Change Management: Facilitate change orders and variations while maintaining alignment with project goals and client requirements.
• Communication: Maintain clear and open communication channels among all project stakeholders, providing regular updates and facilitating problem-solving discussions.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and innovation, leveraging Lean principles to enhance project efficiency and value.
  
  

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager on large-scale transport and infrastructure projects
• Technical candidate, skilled in detailed design and master planning.
• Minimum 16 years of professional experience in the construction engineering field.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• PMP or relevant project management certification is a plus.
• Fluency in English.
  
  

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

Apply now and be the future of WSP!

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.