Senior Project Director

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.