Summary
Dar Al Riyadh is seeking a Traffic and Detour Subject Matter Expert for a project in Riyadh. The role provides technical oversight of traffic management and detour works, reviews plans and contractor implementation, and coordinates with designers, contractors, and authorities. Responsibilities also include traffic impact assessments, safety and access planning, technical reviews, and mentoring junior traffic engineers. Applicants need a relevant bachelor’s degree, at least 15 years of experience, PMC or consultancy experience, and knowledge of Saudi traffic regulations and authority approvals.
The posting
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Responsibilities:
- Act as the technical authority for all traffic management and detour works on the project
- Review and approve Traffic Management Plans (TMPs), detour layouts, and staging plans
- Ensure compliance with local authority requirements, traffic codes, and safety standards
- Coordinate with contractors, designers, and authorities on traffic-related matters
- Provide expert advice on traffic impacts, mitigation measures, and temporary road works
- Review and respond to RFIs, technical queries, and change requests related to traffic and detours
- Participate in constructability reviews to minimize traffic disruption during construction
- Monitor contractor implementation of approved traffic and detour plans on site
- Attend traffic coordination meetings with stakeholders and authorities
- Support traffic modeling, traffic impact assessments, and diversion studies
- Review signage, road markings, barriers, and temporary traffic control devices
- Ensure public safety and access for emergency services, pedestrians, and public transport
- Support incident management planning and emergency response coordination
- Assist in resolving claims or disputes related to traffic disruptions or delays
- Support project close-out and reinstatement of permanent traffic arrangements
- Mentor and guide junior traffic engineers within the PMC team
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 15 years of experience in traffic management and detour planning for major road and infrastructure projects
- Proven experience in a PMC or consultancy environment
- Strong knowledge of Saudi traffic regulations and authority approval processes
- Experience working on urban infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia or the GCC preferred
- Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills