Senior Consultant - Project Management

Job Description

Support the planning and design of transport and Infrastructure design delivery projects, including Roads, Highways, Aviation, Maritime, Rail, Transport Planning, Bridges and Tunnels, Water and Dry Utilities, etc., within the Middle East. This includes coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing project timelines, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and managing project plans for Transport & Infrastructure projects.
• Support feasibility studies, preliminary designs, and detailed engineering documentation for both traditional and smart city projects.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, geotechnical, environmental, and smart city technology teams to ensure integrated design solutions.
• Assist in monitoring project progress, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with client expectations, regulatory standards, and smart city objectives.
• Assist in facilitating stakeholder meetings, including internal GCC and ME leads meetings, as well as smart city and land development stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Project Director and Lead Country Project Manager; assist in obtaining updates on technical reports, design briefs, and presentation materials from the technical team.
• Assist in managing procurement processes and contract administration for land development and smart city components.
• Ensure adherence to safety, sustainability, quality, and smart city technology standards throughout the project lifecycle.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Architecture and/or Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Master's degree in Project Management or Construction Management
• 4 - 6 years of experience in infrastructure, transport design, land development, or smart city projects.
• Familiarity with design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MX Road, Revit, STAAD, or similar).
• Understanding of national and international transport, land development, and smart city standards (IRC, AASHTO, Eurocodes, relevant smart city frameworks).
• PMP/ChAPM certification or working towards an equivalent professional qualification is a plus.
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong project coordination and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving aptitude.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and smart city technology requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Power BI).
  
  

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (BGV) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner.