Project Director - Onshore

About the job: Project Director - Onshore

Program Director (Onshore)

Job Description: The Program Director is responsible for the execution of Major Capital Projects, including Pre-FEED, FEED, Detail Design, and PMC services.

Role Responsibilities:

• Deliver client satisfaction and meet contractual requirements
• Be accountable for project cost performance and accounts receivable
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the client and the company
• Ensure project execution complies with policies, procedures, and systems
• Manage and coordinate project leadership personnel
• Support Business Development and proposals for new opportunities
• Oversee all contracts within their program of works
• Share best practices among Project Managers
• Negotiate changes with the client
• Plan project execution, revise plans as necessary, and ensure adherence to the plan
• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders
• Lead the project management team to ensure successful project completion and uphold client business ethics
• Maintain and promote company values
• Ensure project delivery aligns with Quality Management Systems
• Forecast workload and ensure deployment of sufficient resources, collaborating closely with the Engineering Manager
• Resolve inter-project conflicts
• Manage Saudization targets and support training requirements
• Regularly appraise direct reports
• Promote capturing and implementing lessons learned on projects

About You

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience managing engineering and procurement projects
• Strong knowledge of major capital projects and project portfolios
• Experience with greenfield and brownfield projects
• Experience working in the Middle East and Saudi Arabia
• Strong financial and commercial understanding of projects
• Over 20 years of relevant experience
• Ability to lead in challenging and multicultural environments
• Decision-making skills and ability to drive processes
• Strong management and administrative skills
• Ability to work within a team to establish direction, alignment, and commitment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Risk and change management capabilities
• Program and project planning skills
• Well-organized, credible, and decisive

Qualifications:

Degree in Engineering required

Benefits:

Applying your expertise in a corporate or project environment, you will contribute to delivering excellent results for our clients. We foster a transparent and friendly work environment, supporting your growth through career development opportunities both locally and globally.

You will be rewarded with a competitive local compensation package, including employee benefits, and a rewarding career both financially and personally.