Project Director – Large Scale Projects (KSA)

ignite selection; Dubai; On-site; AED 367,000 - 551,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Tier 1 contractor in the Middle East is looking for a Senior Project Manager to oversee major projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in large-scale construction and strong leadership skills. This role offers an attractive tax-free salary, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career prospects with a respected contractor in the region.

Benefits

Attractive tax-free salary

Comprehensive benefits

Long-term career prospects

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in large-scale construction projects.
• Proven track record in a senior leadership role.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Experience in the Middle East, ideally in KSA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of major projects ensuring safety and quality.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams including project managers and engineers.
• Develop execution strategies and manage client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial knowledge

Client management

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Join a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering some of the most high-profile and iconic projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With an extensive pipeline of large-scale developments, this is a unique opportunity to take a senior leadership role shaping the future of the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of major projects from inception through to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and commercial targets are met.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams including project managers, engineering, commercial, and site operations.
• Develop project execution strategies, manage client relationships, and drive stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and international best practices.
• Report directly to executive management on progress, risks, and commercial performance.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in large-scale construction projects (infrastructure, buildings, or mixed-use developments).
• Proven track record in a senior leadership role within a reputable main contractor.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, with the ability to drive project profitability.
• Experience in the Middle East, ideally in KSA, is highly desirable.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.

What’s on Offer

• Work on the best projects in the region, backed by substantial investment and an ambitious vision.
• Attractive tax-free salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Long-term career prospects with one of the GCC’s most respected contractors.