Project Manager - Complex Projects

Role:
Project Manager
- Complex Projects

Location:

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function:
Project-Program Management

Experience:

Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement:
On-site

AECOM is seeking a Project Manager - Complex Projects in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for a Civil Engineering role responsible for managing highly complex projects across the complete delivery lifecycle. The position involves oversight from project initiation through closeout, management of multidisciplinary services and regulatory approvals, and leadership of other Project Managers within demanding project environments.

• Country:
  Saudi Arabia
• City:
  Riyadh
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function:
  Project-Program Management
• Salary:
  Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality:
  Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement:
  On-site

The Project Manager will take responsibility for one or more highly complex assignments requiring comprehensive project leadership and coordination.

Projects may involve clients with a national geographic footprint, a broad spectrum of services, or additional complexities associated with litigation, environmental protection, due diligence, and regulatory requirements.

• Manage one or more highly complex projects.
• Direct project activities throughout the full lifecycle, from initiation through final closeout.
• Coordinate projects involving a broad spectrum of services.
• Manage assignments involving clients with a national geographic footprint.
• Oversee projects with complex requirements that may include litigation, environmental protection, or due diligence considerations.
• Maintain overall coordination and control across project phases.
• Exercise project authority for consenting and regulatory approvals.
• Manage and provide leadership to other Project Managers.
• Coordinate project requirements across relevant teams and stakeholders.
• Maintain focus on effective project delivery through completion and closeout.

The position requires the ability to operate effectively where multiple technical, regulatory, organizational, and project delivery considerations intersect. The Project Manager will provide leadership across complex assignments while maintaining appropriate oversight of project requirements and approvals.

A key element of the position is leadership of other Project Managers. The role therefore combines direct responsibility for complex projects with broader management responsibilities across project delivery activities.

Formal qualifications and minimum years of experience are not specified in the vacancy. The position requires demonstrated capability to manage highly complex projects, oversee the complete project lifecycle, coordinate broad service requirements, handle regulatory and consenting responsibilities, and lead other Project Managers.

Newly hired AECOM employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. The position is associated with AECOM 's Transportation business line, DCS business group, ME and Africa strategic business unit, and Program and Project Management career area.

This position provides the opportunity to lead complex project assignments while taking responsibility for multidisciplinary delivery, regulatory coordination, and project management leadership. The scope extends from project initiation through closeout and may involve projects with significant technical, environmental, regulatory, or organizational complexity. Depending on employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, paid time off, leave programs, well-being resources, employee assistance, business travel insurance, service recognition programs, retirement savings, and an employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management services. Its work spans transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings for public- and private-sector clients. AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025 and has a global team of more than 50,000 professionals.