Project Director (Roads/Bridges) – Bid Opportunity

Overview

Context

Missions/Main Duties

• Lead and direct PMCM delivery for major roads and bridges projects from inception through completion, subject to award.
• Serve as the senior client interface and ensure effective stakeholder management at all levels.
• Provide leadership to project managers, discipline leads, construction management teams, and support functions.
• Establish and monitor project delivery strategies, execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Ensure effective management of scope, risk, change control, quality, HSE, and commercial performance.
• Oversee design coordination, construction supervision, contract administration, and project controls functions.
• Drive timely decision-making and resolution of technical, contractual, and operational issues.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, local regulations, and company procedures.
• Prepare and present executive-level progress reports, dashboards, and performance updates.
• Support recruitment, mentoring, and development of project team members.
• Contribute to bid preparation, technical proposals, and strategic positioning for future PMCM opportunities.

Profile/Skills

• The ideal candidate will be a highly experienced infrastructure leader with a strong track record of delivering large, complex roads and bridges projects under PMCM or similar consultancy-led delivery models.
• They will possess excellent leadership, communication, commercial, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate effectively in demanding, high-profile project environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 20 years of relevant professional experience in infrastructure project delivery, with a strong emphasis on site-based execution and project delivery leadership for major roads and bridges projects.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in managing projects through key delivery stages, including mobilization, construction supervision, interface management, testing and commissioning, project close-out, and handover.
• Proven track record in leading the day-to-day delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring performance against programme, budget, quality, and contractual obligations.
• Strong practical experience in construction management, site operations, contractor oversight, supervision teams, and resolution of on-site technical and operational issues.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary site teams and coordinate effectively across contractors, designers, client representatives, authorities, and other project stakeholders.
• GCC experience is mandatory.
• KSA experience is a strong advantage.
• Chartered Engineer status is preferred or equivalent recognized professional accreditation.
• Strong knowledge of SHEQ principles, standards, and implementation practices across major infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated commitment to Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality leadership, with the ability to embed a strong SHEQ culture across project teams and supply chain partners.
• Proven experience in promoting safe working practices, quality compliance, risk mitigation, incident prevention, and continuous improvement throughout project delivery.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, construction management, project controls, change management, and stakeholder coordination in live project environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong client-facing presence and the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and public-sector entities.
• Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.