Project Director

Role Description

Strategic Leadership

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of high-rise tower developments.
• Develop and implement project execution strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Establish project goals, schedules, budgets, milestones, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to project managers, construction managers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support organizational growth through successful project delivery and client satisfaction.
• Ensure projects are executed in accordance with company policies, governance standards, and strategic objectives.

Project Development & Pre-Construction

• Review and approve project scope, budgets, schedules, procurement plans, and risk assessments.
• Lead constructability reviews and value engineering initiatives to optimize project outcomes.
• Oversee permitting processes and ensure compliance with all local authority requirements and regulations.

Construction Management

• Direct all construction activities from mobilization through project completion.
• Monitor project progress against approved schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Ensure effective coordination among contractors, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Resolve technical, contractual and operational issues affecting project delivery.
• Conduct regular project review meetings and provide strategic direction to project teams.
• Ensure implementation of best construction practices and innovative delivery methodologies.

Cost & Commercial Management

• Oversee project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and cost control mechanisms.
• Review and approve change orders, variations, claims, payment applications, and commercial agreements.
• Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.
• Monitor procurement strategies and oversee major contract negotiations and awards.
• Ensure financial targets and profitability objectives are achieved throughout the project lifecycle.

Quality Management

• Ensure compliance with project specifications, company standards, and international best practices.
• Oversee the implementation of Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) programs.
• Review quality audits, inspection reports, non-conformance reports, and corrective action plans.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence across project teams.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary liaison with consultants, government authorities and key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships that support successful project delivery.
• Provide executive-level reports, presentations, and project updates to senior management and board members.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and maintain effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Commissioning & Handover

• Lead testing, commissioning, handover, and project closeout activities.
• Ensure all punch-list items and contractual deliverables are completed before final handover.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, and project documentation.
• Ensure a seamless transition to facility management and client operations teams.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Champion a strong health, safety, and environmental culture across all project sites.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, international standards, and company HSE policies.
• Monitor safety performance and implement corrective and preventive actions where required.
• Lead investigations into major incidents and ensure lessons learned are incorporated into future projects.
• Promote sustainability initiatives and environmentally responsible construction practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline from a recognized university.
• Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or Business Administration (MBA) is highly preferred.
• Educational background from a recognized university in Europe, North America, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand is strongly preferred.
• PMP certification or equivalent internationally recognized project management qualification is highly desirable.
• Additional certifications in construction management, commercial management, contract administration, or risk management will be considered an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 20 years of progressive experience within the construction industry.
• At least 10 years in senior executive leadership roles managing large-scale high-rise tower developments.
• Proven track record in delivering landmark residential, commercial, hospitality, mixed-use, or super high-rise developments from concept through handover.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects valued at SAR 500 million and above.
• Previous experience with leading international developers, EPC contractors, or real estate development companies is highly preferred.

Skills

• Strategic Leadership

• Commercial & Contract Management

• Risk Management

• Design & Engineering Coordination

• Stakeholder Management

• Negotiation & Conflict Resolution

• Quality Management