Director, Program ​/ Project Manager, Management

Company Overview

Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting‑edge innovations accessible to all projects.

Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world. With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development.

We are seeking a visionary Work Package Director to join our Project Administration and Supervision Consultancy Services (PASC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This pivotal role will lead our PASC team to deliver a highly specialised Logistics Project.

• Manage package(s) and oversee performance, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations and KPIs.
• Guarantee successful delivery of the project.
• Serve as a senior team member and leader, maintaining direct communication with key client stakeholders.
• Act as a shared resource within the core management team across the PMC program.
• Assume overall responsibility for successful delivery and completion of the project.
• Represent the client with full delegated authority.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of consultants and contractors, supported by the PMC team.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for public agencies, corporations, government officials and stakeholders.
• Provide timely, insightful advice and regular progress updates to the client’s portfolio team.
• Lead, motivate, and guide the PMC team, ensuring effective collaboration and high performance.
• Proactively communicate and share relevant information with the client, design teams, external stakeholders and others as necessary.
• Monitor audits to ensure they are thorough and the supply chain meets contractual requirements, delivering projects on schedule.
• Identify and resolve issues promptly that could impact the project’s timeline, budget, quality, safety or the client’s reputation.
• Ensure optimal allocation and utilisation of PMC team resources for the best possible project outcomes.
• Drive initiatives aimed at achieving cost savings and operational efficiencies in procurement.
• Safeguard the PMC team’s commercial interests and ensure effective management of financial and contractual matters.
• Oversee the change management process and foster innovation initiatives to improve project outcomes.
• Develop, monitor, and update the project schedule, ensuring milestones are met.
• Provide regular progress reports (weekly/monthly or as required) to the client.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive communication plan to ensure effective information flow and day‑to‑day coordination across all teams and stakeholders.
• Take a leadership role in managing project risks related to programme, cost and quality, ensuring mitigation strategies are in place.
• Resolve conflicts swiftly to minimise any negative impact on the project’s progress.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably Mechanical or Civil.
• Minimum of 20 years’ experience in urban planning and infrastructure projects, with at least 10 years in a managerial role.
• Strong organisational qualities with background as Design Office Director supervising pools of designers and projects at all stages.
• Strong design and supervision skills, winning work and overseeing delivery.
• Effective leader with an instinctive eye for talent; proven ability to motivate others and get results through direct reports and external suppliers.
• Strategic thinker – ability to spot opportunities and galvanise resources and expertise to capitalize on them.
• Experience interpreting and understanding local rules, regulations and design guides.
• Excellent client‑meeting, presentation and report‑writing skills.
• Entrepreneurial outlook – keen interest to play a pivotal role in growing the business.

Director

Full‑time

Project Management

Civil Engineering