Project Handover & Closeout Manager – Infrastructure (Saudi Arabia) Riyadh

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with at least 15 years of experience in civil infrastructure construction. Proven expertise in project handover, closeout phases, and managing multidisciplinary teams within consultancy or contractor environments is essential.

Job Summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Project Handover & Closeout Manager to support the
successful delivery and transition of large-scale civil infrastructure projects
across Saudi Arabia.
This role is critical in ensuring that infrastructure assets are fully
completed, compliant, documented, and ready for operational handover to the
client. The successful candidate will lead all handover and closeout activities,
coordinating between construction teams, contractors, consultants, and client
stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Handover & Closeout Management

* Lead end-to-end project handover from construction completion to final client
acceptance
* Develop and implement handover strategies, plans, and schedules aligned with
project milestones
* Ensure completion of all handover deliverables including as-built drawings,
O&M manuals, asset registers, and testing/inspection records

Interface & Coordination

* Act as primary interface between construction teams,
contractors/subcontractors, and client/end-users
* Coordinate across civil, utilities, and infrastructure disciplines to ensure
full handover readiness across all packages

Quality & Compliance

* Ensure works comply with specifications, standards, and contractual
requirements
* Verify closure of all defects, snags, and punch list items prior to handover
* Oversee final inspections, approvals, and authority sign-offs

Readiness & Transition

* Ensure infrastructure is operationally ready including functionality, safety
compliance, and usability
* Support smooth transition from construction to operations and formal asset
transfer to the client

Reporting & Documentation

* Track and report progress on handover activities, closeout milestones, and
key risks/issues
* Maintain structured documentation ensuring traceability and completeness of
all closeout records

QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering.
* Minimum 15+ years of experience in civil infrastructure projects and
construction delivery/execution
* Proven experience in project handover, closeout, or completion phases for
large-scale infrastructure (roads, utilities, tunnels or similar)
* Experience working within PMC, consultancy, or contractor environments
* Strong understanding of construction lifecycle, project delivery, and
handover/closeout processes
* Familiarity with inspection processes, testing coordination, and final
approvals
* Experience managing multiple contractors and stakeholders on complex
infrastructure projects
* Strong stakeholder management and coordination capabilities across
multidisciplinary teams
* Ability to manage complex interfaces and resolve project-related challenges
effectively
* Strong problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
* Excellent communication, reporting, and documentation skills

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Responsibilities

The Project Handover & Closeout Manager will lead the end-to-end transition of large-scale civil infrastructure projects from construction completion to final client acceptance. This includes coordinating between contractors and stakeholders to ensure all deliverables, inspections, and operational readiness requirements are met.

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