Senior Construction Management Lead

Job Description

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Are you looking to play an integral part in helping work towards the Saudi vision 2030 plan by overseeing a major infrastructure projects?

At Jacobs, we understand that exceptional leaders like you seek more than just a role – you seek opportunities to create lasting impact. As our Senior Construction Management Lead in Riyadh, we offer you the platform to shape iconic infrastructure projects that are transforming Saudi Arabia’s landscape while advancing your career to unprecedented heights.

We’ll position you at the helm of groundbreaking projects, where your strategic vision and leadership will directly influence the success of major infrastructure developments. Working from our Riyadh project office, you’ll drive decisions in collaboration with our Middle East leadership, by a part of high-performing teams, and build lasting relationships with prestigious clients including PIF and other key stakeholders in the region.

We recognize your ability to balance multiple priorities, which is why we’ll empower you to structure your work across various projects, leveraging your expertise where it’s needed most. Your diplomatic approach and strong commercial acumen will be valued as you navigate complex client relationships, while your technical expertise will be instrumental in guiding teams toward innovative solutions.

We’ll support your growth as you expand your influence beyond project delivery into business development. You’ll have opportunities to collaborate with our sales teams, contributing your insights to proposals and helping shape future opportunities. Your experience in Middle Eastern projects will find a perfect home here, where your understanding of regional dynamics will be crucial to our continued success.

We value leaders who can wear multiple hats and adapt to changing circumstances. That’s why we’ve created an environment where your flexibility and initiative will be rewarded. Whether you’re conducting site visits, mentoring team members, or engaging with senior stakeholders, you’ll have the potential to make meaningful impact across all aspects of project delivery.

Here’s what you’ll need

What you bring to the table matters to us: your 15+ years of leadership experience, your degree in Engineering or Construction Management, and especially your understanding of Saudi Arabian market dynamics. If you’re Arabic-speaking, even better – we recognize the added value this brings to client relationships in the region.

This isn’t just another senior role – it’s an opportunity to be part of Saudi Arabia’s transformative journey while advancing your own career trajectory. You’ll have the chance to mentor future leaders, solve complex challenges, and create infrastructure that will serve generations to come.

Join us in Riyadh, where your leadership will shape not only projects but the future of infrastructure development in the region. Together, we’ll build more than structures – we’ll build a legacy of excellence that stands the test of time.

Jacobs. A world where you can.

 

From our inclusive employee networks, to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally – and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed.

 

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.