Senior Project Manager

Job description / Role

About AtkinsRu00e9alis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRu00e9alis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory and environmental services, intelligent networks and cybersecurity, design and engineering, procurement, project and construction management, operations and maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as engineering services, nuclear and capital.

Role overview

AtkinsRu00e9alis provides the client (RCU-D&C) with key resources to assist them with various operational requirements. The client requires the placement of a senior project manager (SPM) to serve as the lead to deliver strategy, master planning and related structured information for investment opportunities to be made available to third party developers (TPD). This role is focused on process coordination, workflow mapping, and issue resolution to ensure smooth interactions across the ecosystem. Working closely with the regional development director and related RCU discipline departments, the SPM will identify and track blockages, propose practical resolutions, and ensure overall investment strategy deliverables are aligned with RCU requirements.

The position will also play a role in standardizing processes, toolkits, and communication protocols to bring greater consistency to TPD engagements.

This is a senior-level professional, project based in AlUla, KSA. To assist the client, the role requires active and direct involvement, strong leadership and communication skills, project development management skills, client/investor interface experience, and a comprehensive understanding of the master planning, various asset types and general development processes and procedures aligned with RIBA Plan of Works.

Key responsibilities

• Stakeholder communication: Maintain clear and regular communication with key stakeholders, including client management, third-party developers, D&C (RIBA 0 & 1 commercial and business teams), RCU security, RCU regulatory authorities, and other relevant parties.
• Collaboration and relationship management: Facilitate close collaboration between the client, RCU stakeholders and third-party developers to achieve mutually agreed outcomes and agreements.
• Governance and guidelines: Implement the client requirements relating to compiling the investment packages.
• Planning: Work closely with the regional development director to develop detailed strategies for the investment opportunities in relation to the client's priorities, stakeholder interface, compiling of key information and scheduling target investor engagements. Once protocols are set for third-party developers, the project scopes, design management and permitting will likely transfer to County Ops to manage the process.
• Issue resolution: Manage risks, issues and escalation to ensure timely resolution of issues that may arise at various stages in the project.
• Budget management (limited): Manage and control budgets established by the client, ensuring the project is delivered within allocated financial constraints. This involvement is limited as land deals and land values will be managed entirely by the D&C real estate assigned team. The production of the ROM for assets to aid in informing land values will be undertaken in the annual plan by D&C commercial.
• Risk assessment: Identify potential high-level risks and challenges throughout the project lifecycle and develop mitigation strategies. Collaborate with RCU commercial to assess commercial and financial risks.
• RCU compliance and regulations: Adhere to all RCU guidelines such as applicable healthcare, education or residential project regulations, safety standards, security requirements (strategy and stage gates) and legal requirements.
• Quality assurance: Monitor QA/QC by parties producing deliverables to maintain high-quality standards throughout the project, ensuring all deliverables meet established criteria. Other than plot specifics (title deeds, affection plans, geotech surveys), there should be minimal design management with third-party developers as the intent is to have County Ops manage from RIBA stages 2 to 4.
• Progress tracking and reporting: Regularly track project progress and provide status reports to stakeholders.
• Contract management: Report on the status of client and third-party developer negotiations. Drafting of contract agreements by the client-appointed consultant to be managed.
• Change management: Ensure that any modifications are documented and communicated appropriately.

Requirements

• Education: A bachelor's or master's degree in architecture, urban master planning, project management or a related field is typically required. Advanced certifications (PMP) in project management can be advantageous.
• Experience: Extensive project management experience (10+ years) at development stage with various asset types.
• Industry knowledge: In-depth knowledge of development projects, master planning and development investor engagement for various asset types, including regulations, best practices and emerging trends.
• Leadership skills: Strong leadership abilities with the capability to motivate and manage a diverse team effectively.
• Project management expertise: Proficiency in project management methodologies, tools and techniques with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with various stakeholders, both technical and non-technical, and present project updates and proposals effectively.
• Analytical skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify issues, make data-driven decisions and implement effective solutions.
• Time management: Exceptional time management skills to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and unforeseen challenges, ensuring successful project completion.
• Safety focus: A deep commitment to maintaining project safety standards and prioritizing safety in all aspects of the project.

AtkinsRu00e9alis values

The successful candidate is expected to comply with AtkinsRu00e9alis' values of safety, integrity, collaboration, innovation and excellence.

Why choose AtkinsRu00e9alis?

• Tax-free salary
• Life insurance coverage
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage
• Paid annual leave
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus program
• Annual flight contribution
• Relocation assistance
• Transportation and housing allowances
• Employee wellbeing program with 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness and nutrition consulting

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

AtkinsRu00e9alis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disability. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applicants equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect

Worker type

Employee

Job type

Regular

Diversity statement

At AtkinsRu00e9alis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.