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Delivery Manager – Job Description (Freight Rail Project, Saudi Arabia) Role purpose
- We need a Delivery Manager to take end-to-end accountability for safe, predictable, and high-quality delivery of a major freight rail project in Saudi Arabia, driving performance across scope, schedule, cost, interfaces, and stakeholder coordination from mobilization through commissioning/handback. Position summary
- Job title: Delivery Manager (Freight Rail)
- Location: Saudi Arabia (site-based with travel across corridor/depots/terminals as required)
- Reporting to: Project Director
- Direct reports: Package/Section Managers, Construction Managers, Site Engineers, Interface Managers, Field QA/QC, Document Control (dotted line), HSE (matrix)
- Key interfaces: Client/Authority, Contractors and subcontractors, Operators/Maintainers, Utilities, Local authorities, Logistics, HSE, Quality, Project Controls Key responsibilities 1) Overall delivery leadership
- Own delivery of assigned project scope (corridor sections, yards/terminals, depots, civils, track, and/or rail systems) to agreed scope, schedule, cost, and quality targets.
- Translate project objectives into executable delivery plans , package strategies, and weekly/daily production priorities.
- Establish a strong performance culture across site teams and subcontractors with clear accountabilities and measurable outputs. 2) Construction execution & field management
- Lead construction readiness, mobilization, and execution including access, logistics, temporary works, method statements, work packs, permits, and sequencing .
- Drive site productivity and remove constraints (materials, plant, labor, access windows, approvals, design queries).
- Manage construction staging in rail environments (including work adjacent to operational areas where applicable), ensuring safe coordination and compliance. 3) Safety, quality & assurance
- Ensure delivery is executed to the highest standards of HSE compliance , including active leadership in toolbox talks, site inspections, incident prevention, and corrective actions.
- Own delivery quality outcomes: ITPs, inspections, NCR closure, punch lists, test packs , and readiness for commissioning/handback.
- Ensure full compliance with project QA/QC requirements, traceability, and records. 4) Interface management (critical in freight rail)
- Lead resolution of interfaces across track, civils, signaling, telecoms, power, depots/terminals, level crossings, fencing, drainage, utilities, and third-party works .
- Maintain a live interface matrix and ensure owners, dates, and dependencies are actively managed.
- Coordinate with stakeholders for permits, land/access, utility diversions, and traffic management. 5) Planning, progress & controls integration
- Partner with Planning/Project Controls to build and maintain lookahead plans (2–6 weeks) and rolling execution schedules aligned to the baseline.
- Own progress measurement inputs (quantities, installed/completed metrics), production reporting, and constraint logs.
- Drive recovery actions when performance deviates: resequencing, resource leveling, acceleration proposals, and productivity interventions. 6) Commercial awareness & change support
- Manage delivery in a way that protects project commercial outcomes:
- identify change early and support contract notifications with facts and records
- support claims/variations with contemporaneous records (site diaries, photos, productivity, access logs)
- minimize rework and non-productive time through strong planning and quality controls
- Contribute to subcontractor performance management and evaluation of change impacts. 7) Team leadership & stakeholder communication
- Lead multi-disciplinary teams in a challenging delivery environment; coach package managers and supervisors.
- Chair delivery meetings (daily briefings, weekly progress, constraint and interface reviews).
- Provide clear, factual updates to the Project Director and client counterparts including risks, mitigations, and decisions required. 8) Commissioning, handover & closeout
- Plan and execute section completion , testing readiness, commissioning support, and staged handovers.
- Ensure as-builts, O&M inputs (where applicable), test evidence, and handover packs are complete and accepted. Required skills and experience Essential
- Strong track record in delivery/construction management on major infrastructure projects, ideally rail (freight/heavy haul preferred).
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex site execution with multiple contractors and high interface density.
- Strong competence in planning and production management , lookaheads, constraint removal, and progress reporting.
- Proven leadership in HSE and quality compliance in site environments.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across multicultural teams. Desirable
- Experience delivering projects in Saudi Arabia or the wider Middle East (permits, utilities, logistics,
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