Project Director

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Project Director to lead, manage, and oversee large-scale projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). They will use proven leadership in managing complex, mixed-use developments to deliver landmark projects that contribute to the urban transformation of Saudi Arabia.

What you will be doing

• Act as the primary point of contact for key stakeholders, including clients, senior leadership, contractors, and government agencies.
• Arrange and present project updates to the project steering committee.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including clients, contractors, consultants, and local authorities, to ensure smooth project progress and compliance with regulations.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and implement corrective actions as necessary to maintain productivity and morale.
• Develop and execute project plans, schedules, budgets, and scope management strategies to ensure successful project delivery.
• Direct, manage, and lead large-scale mixed-use development projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives and project goals.
• Enforce quality control processes to ensure work meets or exceeds industry standards and client requirements.
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards during all stages of the project.
• Ensure that client expectations are met and offer solutions to problems that arise during the execution of the project.
• Foster a safety-first culture across all project teams.
• Lead the coordination and integration of multidisciplinary teams, including architecture, structural, mechanical, electrical, ELV, Infrastructure, and civil engineering disciplines.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate project teams, fostering a positive working environment and promoting professional growth.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including project progress, change orders, risk assessments, and budget tracking.
• Maintain transparent communication with clients and stakeholders regarding project progress, challenges, and changes.
• Manage project budgets, forecast expenditures, and implement cost control mechanisms to ensure financial success of the project.
• Mitigate risks by identifying potential issues early and developing effective strategies to avoid delays or budget overruns.
• Monitor project performance, ensuring that the project adheres to cost, time, and quality benchmarks.
• Oversee all stages of the project lifecycle : from planning, design, and procurement to construction and handover.
• Oversee contract negotiations and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Oversee recruitment and staffing requirements, ensuring the project is adequately resourced with skilled personnel.
• Provide clear directions to project teams and drive accountability in the execution of tasks and deliverables.
• Provide strong project leadership & strategic planning.
• Remarkable experience in construction supervision consultancy services in Mega Projects.
• Review and approve project invoices and payments, ensuring proper documentation and transparency.
• Strategic capabilities to manage a team from the different engineering expertise and trades.
• Use project management software to maintain real-time updates on project status.
• Prepare and present comprehensive project reports for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Oversee Quality Control & assurance QA / QC, adhere and comply with HSSE standards and regulations, Risk management, as well as capable in project control measures in mega projects.

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