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construction director

<div><p>WSP is providing Project Management Services (PMS) for one of Riyadh&rsquo;s flagship mixed-use and public realm developments. The project encompasses extensive infrastructure, landscaping, utilities, and iconic facilities designed to transform the city into a globally recognized destination for culture, recreation, and sustainability.
</p><p>The Construction Director will lead the overall construction management function on-site, ensuring delivery of all project components in accordance with contractual requirements, design specifications, quality standards, and schedule milestones. The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and coordination with multiple stakeholders, including contractors, consultants, and the client&rsquo;s delivery team.</p></div>
<br><div><ul><li>Lead and manage the construction delivery strategy across multiple packages and disciplines.
</li><li>Oversee site execution to ensure adherence to the approved construction plan, specifications, and safety standards.
</li><li>Coordinate with project controls, design management, and HSE teams to maintain project performance indicators.
</li><li>Review contractors&rsquo; construction methodologies, schedules, and resource allocations.
</li><li>Drive progress monitoring, risk management, and mitigation planning.
</li><li>Chair regular site coordination, progress, and stakeholder meetings.
</li><li>Provide leadership to site-based construction teams, including package managers and discipline leads.
</li><li>Ensure timely review and resolution of technical and contractual issues arising during construction.
</li><li>Liaise closely with the client&rsquo;s representatives, design consultants, and WSP&rsquo;s internal management to ensure seamless project communication.
</li><li>Oversee handover and close-out procedures, ensuring all deliverables and quality requirements are met.</li></ul></div>
<br><div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (Master&rsquo;s degree preferred).
</li><li>Minimum 20 years of experience, with at least 10 years in a leadership role on large-scale infrastructure, mixed-use, or public realm projects.
</li><li>Proven track record in delivering complex, multi-package programs within a PMC or consultant environment.
</li><li>Strong understanding of construction sequencing, risk management, and cost/schedule control.
</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
</li><li>Deep familiarity with local construction regulations, codes, and safety standards.
</li><li>Chartered or professional engineering accreditation (e.g., PMP, CEng, PE) is an advantage.
</li></ul><p>Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
</p><p>Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
</p><p>With us, you can. Apply today.</p></div><p></p><br><div></div>

Construction Director

KEO International Consultants

<div>Overview:
<div>
KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration &ndash; through conceptualization &ndash; to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we&rsquo;ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world&rsquo;s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.</div><div></div><div><br>
As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.</div><div></div><div><br>
We invite you to join us. Why?</div><div></div><div><br>
When you join KEO, you&rsquo;ll discover more than just a job &ndash; you&rsquo;ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.</div>
Responsibilities:
<div>
Our newest opportunity is for a talented Construction Director to join our Project Management Division based inRiyadh, KSA. This position is responsible for ensuring all Consrucion matters are managed as per clien needs.</div><div></div><div><br>
We envisage success in this role to include;
</div><ul><li>Developing and maintaining professional and meaningful relationships with the client to ensure program and project requirements are being satisfied.</li><li>
Ensuring the delivery of the contracted Project and Construction Management services to the client.</li><li>
Managing and directing the development and maintenance of the program and project schedules for all phases of the project including planning, design and construction.</li><li>
Ensuring the physical implementation of Divisional Health &amp; Safety policy and procedures.</li><li>
Ensuring the physical implementation of Divisional QA / QC policy and procedures.</li><li>
Ensuring compliance with all KEO internal processes and procedures.</li><li>
Preparing staff loading schedules and monitor performance &ndash; profit &amp; loss responsibility.</li><li>
Managing planning, design and construction on large projects and programs.</li><li>
Ensuring projects and programs meet financial objectives.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<div><b>
**Roads, Bridges &amp; Highways Experience is Required**</b></div><div></div><div><br>
To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 25 years of work experience partnered with a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering.</div><div><br>
Member of Professional Engineering or Construction Management Society or other recognized body is desirable.</div><div></div><div><br>
KEO&rsquo;s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its&rsquo; contribution to client success wherever we work.</div><div><br>
We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.</div></div>

Sommerman Skinner Associates (SSA Limited)

The Role
<br>Project Director - KSA My client is a leading main contractor who have an urgent requirement for a Project Director to work on a large scale mixed use development project in Riyadh, this will be one of the key projects for the Saudi 2030 vision.
<br><br>
Requirements
<br>The successful candidate would need a minimum eighteen years industry exposure with at least five years' experience working in the Middle East. - Experience working on large scale mixed use development / hotel projects is essential. - Degree Civil Engineering or equivalent.
<br><br>
About the company
<br>SSA Ltd. (Sommerman Skinner Associates) find out the detail to allow you to make qualified judgments about your career and its progression. On the companies that we represent (over 2000 spread across a diverse spectrum of industry) we will be able to inform you of contracts pending, awarded, company growth, opportunity, relative reward and internal prospects. We believe that through spending time and effort front end through interviewing or individual dedication we can offer real advice that will be valued. Our founder is degree qualified with extensive exposure to industry and with a career also behind him in Recruitment Management. Our team is made up of qualified construction professionals. We specialise in both permanent and freelance opportunities to qualified construction professionals. Disciplines covered include: Site Engineers, Site Agents, Project Managers, Contracts Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Managers, Planners, Safety, Purchasers, Estimators and Design Executive.

Project Director

Saudi Railway Company

<div>
 <p>
  <strong>
   ROLE SUMMARY:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  The Projects Director will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of projects by effectively managing contractor relationships and providing vital technical support to project teams. This position is instrumental in identifying and mitigating program risks, offering strategic guidance on corrective actions to ensure project objectives are met.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  In addition to overseeing project execution, the Projects Director will manage the Integrated Project Management Consultants, facilitating collaboration and communication among various stakeholders to enhance project delivery and alignment with organizational goals.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Furthermore, the Projects Director will be responsible for allocating resources efficiently, aligning them with project needs and organizational priorities to optimize productivity and achieve desired outcomes.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Oversee the implementation of program governance mechanisms and programs control standards to ensure the successful completion of projects within the program, in alignment with SAR&rsquo;s project management methodology.
  </li>
  <li>
   Coordinate all projects falling within the program and manage their interdependencies
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage program risks, issues, and conflicts, and advise on appropriate corrective actions
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage stakeholder relationships and communications ensuring stakeholder expectations and requirements are met.
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop program performance reports in close coordination with the Program Control and Resourcing Unit Description.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure land acquisition and surveying activities are aligned with the business plan.
  </li>
  <li>
   Analyze project risks and provide recommendations on the commercial position of the projects.
  </li>
  <li>
   Identify resources needed for each project within the program.
  </li>
  <li>
   Secure the best-fit program resources, and manage resource utilization across the program
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide project execution teams with resources across several trades: cost engineers, contracts management engineers, project engineers, etc.
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide technical support to the project execution team.
  </li>
  <li>
   Review technical design and reach out to the design firm for clarifications.
  </li>
  <li>
   Guide the contractor on the execution of complex engineering designs.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES &amp; PRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <ol>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Strategic and Managerial Contribution:
   </strong>
   Aligns with SAR's strategic objectives of expanding its footprint across the Kingdom.
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Health, Safety, Environment:
   </strong>
   Complies with health and safety standards and procedures
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Budgeting &amp; Cost Control:
   </strong>
   Monitors projects alignment with the planned overall budget.
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Self-Management:
   </strong>
   Identifies project&rsquo;s needs (personnel and equipment).
  </li>
 </ol>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Identifies needed support from other trades within the Engineering &amp; Projects business units (mainly technical design support) .
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   COMMUNICATIONS &amp; WORKING RELATIONSHIPS (NOT EXHAUSTIVE) :
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Frequent interaction with the Engineering branch of the same business unit to align on needed technical support.
  </li>
  <li>
   Frequent interaction with business units.
  </li>
  <li>
   Frequent interaction with contractors and sub-contractors.
  </li>
  <li>
   Less frequent interaction with engineering design firms for clarifications on the design throughout execution.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   FRAMEWORKS, BOUNDARIES, AND DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Role role holder has direct authority over its branch consisting of 3 subbranches: project management, project resources and technical support.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   QUALIFICATIONS &amp; EXPERIENCE:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Basic Qualification
   </strong>
   : Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering.
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Advanced Qualification
   </strong>
   : Masters&rsquo; degree or PhD in Engineering.
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Minimum Experience:
   </strong>
   A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in a similar role
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Specific/ Relevant Experience:
   </strong>
   Leading role within an Engineering firm.
  </li>
 </ul>
</div>


Projects Director - Heavy Civil & Infrastructure Projects

People Group Arabia

<div>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Claims Commercial Manager &ndash; Associate Director
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 </p>
 <p>
  Company: Global Consultancy
 </p>
 <p>
  Project: Major Sports-Led Mixed-Use Mega Project
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Role Overview
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  A leading
  <strong>
   global consultancy
  </strong>
  is seeking an experienced
  <strong>
   Claims Commercial Manager (Associate Director level)
  </strong>
  to support a landmark
  <strong>
   sports and mixed-use mega development
  </strong>
  in Riyadh.
 </p>
 <p>
  The role will act as a
  <strong>
   senior commercial and claims advisor
  </strong>
  , providing independent, best-in-class guidance to the client across complex construction packages. This position requires strong technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to operate confidently in a
  <strong>
   client-facing, advisory-led environment
  </strong>
  .
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Key Responsibilities
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Claims &amp; Dispute Advisory
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Lead the
   <strong>
    preparation, review, and evaluation of high-value claims
   </strong>
   , including
   <strong>
    EOTs, variations, disruption, prolongation, and loss &amp; expense
   </strong>
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop and advise on
   <strong>
    claims strategies
   </strong>
   aligned with client objectives and project governance
  </li>
  <li>
   Prepare
   <strong>
    independent entitlement assessments
   </strong>
   , quantum analysis, and expert position papers
  </li>
  <li>
   Support claims negotiations and dispute avoidance initiatives
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Commercial &amp; Contractual Advisory
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Provide expert advice on
   <strong>
    contract interpretation and administration
   </strong>
   , typically under
   <strong>
    FIDIC and bespoke contract forms
   </strong>
  </li>
  <li>
   Support the client with
   <strong>
    change management processes
   </strong>
   , early warnings, and commercial controls
  </li>
  <li>
   Identify, assess, and report
   <strong>
    commercial and contractual risks
   </strong>
   at programme and package level
  </li>
  <li>
   Review contractor submissions and provide robust, evidence-based recommendations
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Stakeholder &amp; Client Management
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Act as a trusted
   <strong>
    senior advisor to the client
   </strong>
   , interfacing with legal teams, contractors, and other consultants
  </li>
  <li>
   Support formal dispute resolution processes including
   <strong>
    amicable settlement, mediation, adjudication, and arbitration
   </strong>
  </li>
  <li>
   Contribute to executive-level reporting, steering committees, and governance forums
  </li>
  <li>
   Represent the consultancy with professionalism and authority on a high-profile project
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Leadership &amp; Consultancy Excellence
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical oversight to junior commercial and claims professionals
  </li>
  <li>
   Support business development activities where required, including proposals and client presentations
  </li>
  <li>
   Promote best practice, consistency, and quality assurance across claims and commercial outputs
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Ideal Candidate Profile
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Experience
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Extensive experience in
   <strong>
    claims, commercial management, or dispute advisory
   </strong>
   within a
   <strong>
    consultancy or professional services environment
   </strong>
  </li>
  <li>
   Proven track record on
   <strong>
    large-scale construction, infrastructure, or mixed-use developments
   </strong>
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience on
   <strong>
    sports, stadia, or mega projects
   </strong>
   is highly desirable
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Steel structures experience
   </strong>
   is a strong advantage but
   <strong>
    not essential
   </strong>
  </li>
  <li>
   Middle East experience is beneficial but not mandatory
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Qualifications
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Degree in
   <strong>
    Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, Construction Law
   </strong>
   , or similar
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    RICS chartership (MRICS / FRICS) preferred
   </strong>
   , but
   <strong>
    not essential
   </strong>
  </li>
  <li>
   Additional qualifications in
   <strong>
    claims, dispute resolution, or construction law
   </strong>
   are advantageous
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Skills &amp; Attributes
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Expert-level knowledge of
   <strong>
    claims preparation, assessment, and negotiation
   </strong>
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong understanding of
   <strong>
    FIDIC and complex bespoke contracts
   </strong>
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent client-facing, communication, and influencing skills
  </li>
  <li>
   Commercially astute with a strategic, advisory mindset
  </li>
  <li>
   Comfortable operating at
   <strong>
    Associate Director level
   </strong>
   within a global consultancy
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  What&rsquo;s on Offer
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Opportunity to represent a
   <strong>
    leading global consultancy
   </strong>
   on one of Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s most high-profile mega projects
  </li>
  <li>
   Exposure to senior client stakeholders and complex, high-value claims
  </li>
  <li>
   Competitive salary and benefits package
  </li>
  <li>
   Long-term career progression within an international consultancy platform
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
 </p>
</div>


Associate Director

The Role
<br>HSE Director We are parented with a leading contractor in Saudi Arabia and they have an urgent requirement for a HSE director to be based at their HQ in Riyadh. This will be looking after multiple projects including their main contractor and FM divisions,
<br><br>
Requirements
<br>The successful candidate should have a minimum 18 years experience with 5 years in the Middle East - Experience working on large scale build projects (previous airport experience would en welcomed) - NEBOSH General Certificate - Degree / Diploma in HSE Management
<br><br>
About the company
<br>SSA Ltd. (Sommerman Skinner Associates) find out the detail to allow you to make qualified judgments about your career and its progression. On the companies that we represent (over 2000 spread across a diverse spectrum of industry) we will be able to inform you of contracts pending, awarded, company growth, opportunity, relative reward and internal prospects. We believe that through spending time and effort front end through interviewing or individual dedication we can offer real advice that will be valued. Our founder is degree qualified with extensive exposure to industry and with a career also behind him in Recruitment Management. Our team is made up of qualified construction professionals. We specialise in both permanent and freelance opportunities to qualified construction professionals. Disciplines covered include: Site Engineers, Site Agents, Project Managers, Contracts Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Managers, Planners, Safety, Purchasers, Estimators and Design Executive.

HSE Director

ATTITUDE

<div><div><div><div>Project Director &ndash; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
<br>
A leading contracting company in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead and oversee major projects from initiation to successful delivery.
<br>
Role Overview
<br>
The Project Director will drive strategic planning, execution, and completion of multiple projects, ensuring alignment with company goals, timelines, budgets, and quality standards. This role requires strong leadership, operational excellence, and the ability to manage complex, high-value projects.
<br>
Key Responsibilities<br>
<br>
<br>
Lead project planning, define objectives, scope, schedules, budgets, and KPIs.<br>
<br>
<br>
Provide strategic direction and ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.<br>
<br>
<br>
Supervise and mentor Project Managers and site teams, ensuring clear communication and coordination.<br>
<br>
<br>
Act as the primary liaison with clients, executives, consultants, and key stakeholders.<br>
<br>
<br>
Oversee budget planning, cost control, resource allocation, and major financial approvals.<br>
<br>
<br>
Identify risks, lead mitigation planning, and ensure adherence to QHSE standards.<br>
<br>
<br>
Conduct weekly performance and coordination meetings with project teams and upper management.<br>
<br>
<br>
Ensure high-quality deliverables through audits, inspections, and continuous improvement.<br>
<br>
<br>
Lead project reporting, governance, and close-out documentation.<br>
<br>
<br>
Qualifications<br>
<br>
<br>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Civil Engineering (Master&rsquo;s preferred).<br>
<br>
<br>
Proven experience of at least 15 years as a Project Director or Senior Project Manager in the contracting or construction sector.<br>
<br>
<br>
Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.<br>
<br>
<br>
Expertise in budgeting, cost control, risk management, contracts, and claims.<br>
<br>
<br>
Solid knowledge of QHSE standards and regulatory compliance.<br>
<br>
<br>
Proficiency with project management software (MS Project, Primavera, etc.).<br>
<br>
<br>
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across multiple large-scale projects.<br>
<br>
<br>
If you are a results-driven leader ready to take on a high-impact role, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you.
<br>
Apply now and help shape the future of our projects in Riyadh.
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