project director

1. Strategic Project Leadership & Delivery

• Oversee the full lifecycle of construction projects, including pre-construction, planning, execution, handover, and closeout.


• Set clear project objectives, KPIs, and delivery standards in line with client requirements and company profitability targets.


• Lead, mentor, and manage senior project teams including Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, and administrative staff.


• Drive timely, on-budget project delivery while maintaining the highest quality standards and client satisfaction.

2. Commercial & Financial Management

• Own project budget oversight, cost control, cash flow management, and financial forecasting for multi-million-pound construction projects.


• Approve major contractual variations, claims, and subcontractor payments; monitor profitability and implement corrective actions for budget deviations.


• Negotiate with clients, main contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to optimize commercial terms and mitigate financial risk.


• Review and approve project financial reports, cost forecasts, and final account settlements.

3. Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary senior point of contact for clients, investors, local authorities, and external stakeholders.


• Build and maintain strong professional relationships to ensure clear communication, resolve escalated issues, and secure repeat business.


• Present project progress, risks, and strategic updates to executive leadership, clients, and project boards.

4. Health, Safety, Environmental & Compliance

• Enforce strict compliance with all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations, company policies, and industry best practices.


• Oversee risk assessments, method statements, and safety protocols; take ultimate accountability for a zero-harm culture on site.


• Ensure full adherence to building codes, planning regulations, contractual obligations, and quality assurance standards.

5. Risk & Contract Management

• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate high-level project risks related to design, logistics, labor, materials, and external factors.


• Manage complex construction contracts (including JCT, NEC, FIDIC) and ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled by all parties.


• Resolve escalated disputes, claims, and project issues in a timely and commercially responsible manner.

6. Operational Excellence & Business Development

• Collaborate with pre-construction and business development teams on tendering, feasibility, and project mobilization.


• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes, efficiency, and sustainability initiatives.


• Support business growth by identifying opportunities for project expansion, client retention, and new market development.

7. Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing project delivery team.


• Set performance objectives, conduct reviews, and support career development for senior project staff.


• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and professional working culture across all sites and project offices.

Skills

• More than 20 years working experience, not less than 5 years in Saudi Arabia. Candidates with 10 years of experience as Project Director / Project Manager in high-end building construction projects are preferred.


• Must hold SEC (Saudi Engineer Certificate). Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an internationally recognized university is minimum requirement.


• Must have experience in independently managing projects over USD 500 million. Candidates with project management experience in subsidiaries under PIF are preferred.