Project Director - Large Complex Projects

Our client, a renowned private developer in Saudi Arabia is urgently looking to hire a Project Director for its prestigious project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

We are seeking an accomplished Project Director with a proven track record in delivering large, complex development projects, specifically within golf course and race course environments. The ideal candidate will bring 15+ years of project delivery experience, encompassing both Project Management Consultancy (PMC) and contracting roles, ensuring a deep understanding of the full project lifecycle from inception to handover. This role demands exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to drive project performance to meet cost, quality, safety, and schedule objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 15 years of proven experience in delivering large, complex projects, with specific involvement in golf course and/or race course developments.
• Background: Demonstrated experience in both PMC and contracting roles, with a strong understanding of the commercial, technical, and operational aspects of each.
• Skills:
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Proficiency in contract administration, claims, and dispute resolution.
• Solid understanding of environmental and sustainability considerations in large-scale developments.
• Certifications: PMP, RICS, CIOB, or equivalent professional accreditation preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Ability to manage multiple high-value projects concurrently.
• High-level communication and presentation skills.
• Commitment to health, safety, quality, and sustainability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ﷼60,000.00 - ﷼70,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Riyadh: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• project delivery of large complex projects: 10 years (Preferred)
• golf course or race course projects: 10 years (Required)

Language:

• Arabic? (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• PMP (Preferred)