Job Description
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Director to lead the successful delivery of major, complex construction projects. The ideal candidate must have extensive experience with Tier 1 main contractors and a proven track record of delivering multi-billion SAR building developments, 5-star luxury hotels, and high-rise tower projects from project inception through completion and handover. Key Responsibilities - Provide strategic leadership for the planning, execution, and successful delivery of large-scale construction projects. - Direct multidisciplinary project teams to achieve project objectives related to safety, quality, cost, schedule, and overall project performance. - Oversee all phases of the project lifecycle, from design coordination and procurement through construction, testing, commissioning, and final handover. - Lead and manage relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders. - Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, project specifications, Saudi regulations, HSE requirements, and international construction standards. - Lead project controls, including budgeting, scheduling, risk management, forecasting, and change management. - Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and government authorities to ensure seamless project execution. - Monitor project performance, identify risks and critical issues, and implement effective corrective and mitigation measures. - Drive commercial and contractual performance, supporting contract administration, claims management, variations, and dispute resolution. - Ensure effective coordination between design, construction, commercial, procurement, and project controls teams. - Review project KPIs, progress reports, forecasts, and performance against approved budgets and schedules. - Mentor and develop senior project teams while promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement. Requirements - Minimum 20 years of project and construction management experience, including significant experience with Tier 1 main contractors – Mandatory. - Mandatory experience in the construction and delivery of 5-star luxury hotel projects. - Mandatory experience in high-rise tower construction and major building developments. - Proven track record managing and delivering multi-billion SAR construction projects. - Demonstrated success in managing complex projects from inception, design coordination, procurement, and construction through commissioning and final handover. - Strong expertise in project management, construction management, contract administration, commercial management, project controls, risk management, and stakeholder management. - Proven ability to lead large multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple project stakeholders. - Strong understanding of construction methodologies, scheduling, cost control, QA/QC, HSE, and project delivery strategies. - Strong knowledge of Saudi Arabia construction regulations, international standards, and industry best practices. - Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. - Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or architecture is mandatory. - Master’s degree, PMP, or other relevant professional certifications will be an advantage.
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