Project Director (High Rise) - Riyadh, KSA

Job Description

The ideal candidate will possess outstanding leadership acumen, deep project and operational expertise, and a visionary mindset to align complex project outcomes with the organization's long-term strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership & Project Governance: Lead and oversee the full project lifecycle for major construction initiatives, setting strategic direction, governance frameworks, and success criteria.
• Organizational Leadership: Build, mentor, and lead high-performing project teams, fostering collaboration across engineering, construction management, procurement, and stakeholder groups.
• Program Management & Risk Mitigation: Anticipate risks and implement robust mitigation strategies to safeguard timelines, quality, and financial outcomes across multiple projects.
• Financial & Operational Stewardship: Take full ownership of project budgets and resource allocation, ensuring financial discipline, cost optimization, and profitability targets are achieved.
• Quality, Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Champion the highest standards of quality, health, safety, and environmental compliance through regular audits, inspections, and proactive initiatives.
• Executive Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key liaison between executive leadership, investors, clients, and other major stakeholders, ensuring alignment, transparency, and relationship management.
• Strategic Reporting & Insights: Deliver detailed project performance analyses, strategic recommendations, and risk assessments to the C-Suite and Board-level stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Academic Background: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field; a Master's degree (MBA, Construction Management) is a plus.
• Professional Experience: 12-15 years of extensive experience managing large-scale, complex construction projects, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership or director-level role.
• Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, or similar internationally recognized project management certifications are highly preferred.
• Technical Mastery: Expertise in project management systems like Primavera P6, MS Project, and a strong command of construction techniques, contract management, and industry regulations.
• Leadership Excellence: Proven track record in leading multi-disciplinary teams, cultivating a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability across all project phases.
• Strategic Thinking & Communication Skills: Superior interpersonal, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence and engage at the highest organizational levels.