Senior Project Manager

Project Leadership and DeliveryDirect and manage complex multidisciplinary projects from inception through completion, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Develop project execution plans, manage project risks, and oversee resource allocation across multiple workstreams. Lead integrated teams comprising planners, engineers, economists, environmental specialists, digital experts, and project controls professionals. Ensure effective coordination between technical disciplines and project stakeholders. Routinely resolve complex project issues and drive decision-making at both strategic and operational levels. Monitor project performance and ensure achievement of financial, technical, and client satisfaction objectives.
Strategic Infrastructure AdvisoryLead the development of city-wide and regional infrastructure strategies aligned with growth, economic development, sustainability, and resilience objectives. Advise clients on infrastructure investment planning, prioritization frameworks, phasing strategies, and capital expenditure programs. Develop strategic infrastructure plans covering transportation, wet utilities, dry utilities, district energy, digital infrastructure, and integrated urban systems. Lead the preparation of business cases, feasibility studies, option assessments, infrastructure funding studies, and implementation roadmaps. Provide strategic advice to government entities, developers, municipalities, and infrastructure authorities. Support clients in establishing governance structures, operating models, policies, and performance management frameworks for infrastructure delivery.
Client and Stakeholder ManagementBuild and maintain strong relationships with key clients, government stakeholders, infrastructure authorities, developers, investors, and strategic partners. Serve as a senior client interface and trusted advisor throughout project delivery. Facilitate executive workshops, steering committees, stakeholder consultations, and strategic reviews. Identify client needs and proactively develop solutions that create long-term value and strengthen client relationships. Represent the company in high-profile client engagements, industry forums, conferences, and professional networks.
Business DevelopmentIdentify and pursue new business opportunities within the infrastructure and land development sectors. Lead proposal development, tender submissions, technical methodologies, and commercial negotiations. Contribute to market growth strategies and key account management initiatives. Support strategic positioning with government agencies, major developers, and infrastructure authorities. Participate in bid interviews and client presentations while promoting the full range of company services and integrated solutions.
Team Leadership and People DevelopmentLead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of project managers, planners, engineers, and advisors. Foster a collaborative, innovative, and client-focused culture. Support recruitment, succession planning, and talent development initiatives. Act as a mentor to emerging project leaders and technical professionals. Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across teams and projects.
Commercial and Risk ManagementManage project financial performance including budgets, forecasts, profitability, and resource utilization. Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies. Ensure commercial compliance with contracts and project governance requirements. Support leadership in achieving business performance metrics and growth targets. Maintain effective project controls, reporting systems, and quality assurance processes.
Health, Safety and Quality ChampionA strong health, safety, and wellbeing culture. Ensure compliance with company management systems, quality requirements, and industry best practices. Promote innovation, digital transformation, and continuous improvement in project delivery methodologies.
About you Qualifications EssentialEssential Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related discipline.
Master's degree in Engineering, Infrastructure Planning, Urban Development, Public Policy, Business Administration, or related field.
Professional registration such as CEng, PE, PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent.
Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience with significant exposure to infrastructure advisory, urban development, or major infrastructure programs.
Demonstrated experience managing complex multidisciplinary projects and strategic advisory assignments.
Preferred Fellowship or membership of a recognized professional institution.
Experience working with government agencies, municipalities, infrastructure authorities, and major developers.
Experience across the Middle East and international markets.
Executive-level stakeholder engagement experience.
Success MeasuresSuccessful delivery of strategic infrastructure advi