Director of Construction Delivery & Strategy

Qiddiya | القدية; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya | القدية seeks an experienced Director of Construction Management to lead planning, execution and delivery of major projects in Saudi Arabia. You will direct multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure safety and quality compliance across the portfolio.

The role requires deep expertise in construction contracts, controls, and risk management, plus strong stakeholder engagement with government entities and executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field
• 12-15 years of experience in construction and project delivery, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Experience delivering large-scale mixed-use, infrastructure, real estate, or mega-development projects
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, project controls, scheduling, and cost management
• Familiarity with international construction standards and industry best practices

Responsibilities

• Lead the construction management function across multiple projects and workstreams
• Develop and implement construction execution strategies, methodologies, and delivery plans
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, quality, and risk management activities
• Manage and monitor the performance of contractors, consultants, and suppliers
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Provide leadership and direction to multidisciplinary construction teams
• Review and approve construction methodologies, progress reports, and change requests
• Coordinate with design, development, procurement, and operations teams to ensure project alignment
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation measures to minimize impact on delivery
• Lead stakeholder engagement with internal departments, government entities, contractors, and executive leadership
• Drive continuous improvement and adoption of best practices in construction management
• Prepare executive reports and presentations on project performance, key risks, and strategic decisions

Skills

Leadership

Project governance

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Risk management

Education

Civil Engineer degree

Construction Management degree

Job description

Qiddiya | القدية seeks an experienced Director of Construction Management to lead planning, execution and delivery of major projects in Saudi Arabia. You will direct multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure safety and quality compliance across the portfolio.

The role requires deep expertise in construction contracts, controls, and risk management, plus strong stakeholder engagement with government entities and executives.