Project Manager - Roads and Infrastructure Projects

Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Job Summary This position is for Transportation team. The prospective candidate should have experience in managing large road and infrastructure project.. Responsible for the overall direction & management for feasibility studies, design and/or construction supervision contracts. Ensures on-schedule completion within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations. The PM is responsible for Contract activities and commercial performances to meet project goals & objectives. Job Duties

• Acts as the Company representative for all day-to-day Contract matters with the Client during the program/project execution. Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and contractors. Responsible for following up on instructions & commitments associated with the project.
• Oversees establishment of Package specific briefs, contracts and procedures. Assists other Package and the Project Director on matters that cross between the projects.
• Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project, and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
• Plans, directs, supervises and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal and administrative functions of the assigned project or subtask.
• Work with Construction Manager, Project Managers, and Project Director to develop construction budgets, schedules and plans for the various elements of a project.
• Assists the Project Director to devise and execute actions plans to rectify potential cost overruns or schedule delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work.
• Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule.
• Some liaison with Shared services personnel for delivery of design, costs, schedules and overall project support.
• Establishes regular meetings to review package status and formulate action items.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Specific Skills Required

• Good working knowledge of the Middle East, and in particular KSA and Bahain, construction industry practices/safety/quality management systems. Good knowledge of design processes and systems.
• Experience in Roads and Infrastructure projects in the Middle East.
• Thorough knowledge of current technology; must be able to select and apply appropriate engineering software for use on project.
• High level of critical thinking, numerical and literacy skills in English.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization.
• Clear verbal communication skills.
• High level of computer literacy.

Person Specification (Behavioral Attributes)

• Displays initiative, drive and delivery focus
• Attention to detail
• Committed to quality outcomes
• Sound interpersonal & relationship building skills
• Team oriented

Experience

• Minimum 12+ years of related work experience, a broad general engineering background, and previous Middle East design and construction management experience on similar or related project types is required.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent. Masters in Transportation engineering would be preferable.
• Chartered Engineer or Professional Engineer registration is preferable at this level.

Additional Information About AECOM AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. ReqID: J10097788 Business Line: Transportation Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa Career Area: Program & Project Management Work Location Model: On-Site #J-18808-Ljbffr