Assistant Project Manager; Land Infrastructure

Assistant Project Manager (Land Infrastructure) - (PM-L5.16)

Job title

Assistant Project Manager (Land Infrastructure)

Category

Project Management

Contract type

Permanent (Employee)

Full Time

Description

For over 90 years, Zutari has been shaping infrastructure that shapes lives.

Across Africa and the Middle East, we partner with clients to design and deliver solutions that go beyond buildings and bridges; they unlock opportunity, enable growth, and support thriving communities.

We don’t just create infrastructure; we create possibility. Every role at Zutari contributes to a future where progress is sustainable, inclusive, and deeply connected to the people it serves.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Project Manager will support the Project Manager in coordinating and executing infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia. This role involves working alongside experienced Senior Project Managers to ensure effective project planning, budgeting, scheduling, stakeholder management, and quality assurance, ensuring projects meet Zutari’s standards and client expectations. The Assistant Project Manager will play a crucial role in maintaining project momentum, tracking progress, and identifying potential risks.

This position supports our vision of investing in local talent and meeting Saudization requirements and is therefore reserved for Saudi nationals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Coordination and Planning
  • Assist in the development of project plans, schedules, and budgets.
  • Ensure alignment with project goals, timelines, and Zutari’s standards.
  • Coordinate with various project teams (engineering, procurement, and site teams) to ensure timely delivery.
• Stakeholder Communication and Management
  • Support the Project Manager in liaising with clients, regulatory bodies, subcontractors, and vendors.
  • Prepare and present project updates, reports, and documentation for stakeholders.
  • Facilitate meetings, track action items, and follow up with relevant parties.
  • Risk and Issue Management
• Monitor project risks and potential issues; escalated as necessary.
  • Assist in implementing mitigation strategies to prevent delays and cost overruns.
  • Support in tracking project deviations and providing solutions for realignment.
  • Budget and Financial Tracking
• Assist with financial management tasks, such as tracking expenses against the budget.
  • Monitor project expenditures, process invoices, and help with project financial reporting.
  • Quality Control and Compliance
• Conduct site visits to monitor project progress, ensuring compliance with design specifications, safety regulations, and quality standards.
  • Support in coordinating internal and external audits as required.
  • Ensure project documentation is complete, accurate, and up to date.
• Documentation and Reporting
  • Prepare, organize, and maintain project documents, reports, and logs.
  • Support the preparation of progress reports and presentations for internal and client reviews.
  • Track project KPIs, progress, and timelines; ensure accurate records for project close-out.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education
:
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Project Management, or a related field.

• A minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in project management, ideally within infrastructure, architecture, engineering, or construction sectors.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
• Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6, or other project scheduling software.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design and engineering tools is a plus.
• Project Knowledge:
  Understanding of infrastructure projects, including roads, highways, utilities, or urban development.
• Certifications:
  
  PMP or CAPM certification (preferred but not mandatory).
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in English;
  Arabic is a plus.
• Personal Attributes
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving mindset.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

We believe that a diverse work force is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices