Project Director

Our client a well-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The Project Director will lead construction supervision for a landmark mixed-use residential villas project in Riyadh. This pivotal role involves managing a large multidisciplinary team and driving the successful delivery of a world-class gated community. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of overseeing mega-scale residential projects from concept to handover, with a strong understanding of international standards and Saudi building regulations.

You will guide the project through all construction phases, ensuring exceptional quality, safety, sustainability, and client satisfaction.

• Lead all aspects of construction supervision for the mega residential/villa compound project, ensuring alignment with the project’s vision, quality standards, and schedule.
• Manage a large multidisciplinary team, including engineers, architects, consultants, and contractors, driving collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
• Oversee the project from ground-breaking through handover, ensuring compliance with international standards, Saudi building codes, and local authority requirements (MOMRA, Civil Defense, SEC, etc.).
• Implement and enforce robust QA/QC systems, HSE protocols, and sustainability practices across the project.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery by closely monitoring schedules, budgets, resources, and risks, and taking proactive corrective action when necessary.
• Lead contract administration, including reviewing, negotiating, and managing agreements in accordance with FIDIC Red Book standards.
• Drive effective communication and reporting to stakeholders, including clients, consultants, and executive management, providing clear updates on progress, challenges, and solutions.
• Mentor and develop the project team, cultivating a culture of excellence, professionalism, and accountability.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, resolving technical and operational challenges efficiently while maintaining stakeholder confidence.
• Ensure that all construction activities adhere to safety regulations, quality benchmarks, and project specifications, achieving client satisfaction and operational excellence.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 18 years’ experience in construction supervision or management, including at least 10 years in a senior leadership role such as Director or Senior Project Manager.
• Demonstrated experience leading at least one mega residential or villa compound project in Saudi Arabia or the GCC from inception to handover (project value ≥ SAR 1 billion).
• Proven capability in managing supervision teams of 50+ professionals.
• Professional Engineer registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) is mandatory.
• In-depth knowledge of Saudi building codes, standards, and authority approval processes (MOMRA, Civil Defense, SEC, etc.).
• Expertise in construction supervision practices, QA/QC systems, and HSE regulations.
• Strong experience in contract administration, including FIDIC Red Book familiarity.