The Middle East is currently seeing a boom in infrastructure development together with an increased focus and awareness of the importance of water direction. We are currently providing water, wastewater and stormwater expertise in all of our major markets in the region and we expect this market to grow further.
We are looking for a hands-on practicing Project Manager with specific experience in the areas of water and infrastructure drainage and urban drainage systems who will help Jacobs develop and implement water plan meeting client expectations on ongoing and upcoming projects.
About the opportunity
The requisite engineer will be based in KSA within the Water and Environment team. The team deals with a range of public and private sector clients and provides specialist technical advisory and project management services on water industry projects in the Middle East. Experience of working in a consultancy environment with practical knowledge and experience of current industry standards, with proven administration experience on a variety of water and wastewater programmes and projects taking responsibility for the safe delivery of our projects to meet programme and budget requirements, whilst maintaining high quality standards.
Has successfully delivered, as project manager, a minimum of three Wastewater Treatment Plant projects.
As a effective candidate you will have a degree in Civil Engineering. A Master’s degree or other post graduate qualifications in relevant fields will be added advantage. Professional Registration with appropriate Institution (P.E, ICE, CIWEM, etc.) will be preferred. Clear understanding of FIDIC forms of contracts and contract procurement, understanding the process of preparation of tenders for construction contracts based on FIDIC and/or other forms of conditions of contract. Creating workflow to track and analyze project design deliverables and design with an understanding of project costs including gross margin analysis having mastered each of the three core PC’s areas (cost control, scheduling, estimating), leads team in mitigating financial risks and exposures.
Here’s what you’ll need
As a effective candidate you will have a degree in Engineering with at least a excellent experience in major infrastructure projects or programs, preferably ports and marine. You should have experience of guiding multidisciplinary engineering and design team. Desirable to have experience in working with and within government agencies or clients side generally at a senior level.