District Logistics Director: Strategy & Delivery Excellence

Qiddiya Investment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company seeks a District Logistics Director to lead the development and delivery of the district construction logistics strategy. You will oversee planning, governance, and integration with master plans, ensuring safe, efficient access and timely asset handover.

You will chair logistics meetings, coordinate with contractors and authorities, and drive performance monitoring and continuous improvement across all logistics functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Logistics, Transport Planning or a related discipline.
• Minimum 18 years of relevant professional experience in construction logistics.
• Proven experience leading logistics strategy and delivery on large-scale developments.
• Strong experience in logistics master planning, construction traffic management and haul-route coordination.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate multiple contractors and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, infrastructure interfaces and phased development programs.
• Demonstrated experience in risk management, operational readiness and phased asset handover.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, reporting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the district construction logistics strategy.
• Establish the district logistics operating model, governance arrangements and performance requirements.
• Translate city-wide logistics requirements into coordinated district plans and delivery actions.
• Provide strategic logistics advice to district leadership, project teams and delivery partners.
• Lead, manage and develop the district logistics team, with clear accountabilities, escalation routes and decision authorities.
• Direct the preparation, review and implementation of District Logistics Plans and related management plans.
• Integrate logistics requirements with master plans, development programs and procurement strategies.
• Oversee construction access, haul routes, traffic management and temporary facilities.
• Direct scenario planning and optioneering for access or logistics constraints.
• Act as the senior district point of contact for construction logistics matters.
• Lead coordination with contractors, consultants, district teams, infrastructure teams, operators and authorities.
• Chair district logistics meetings and ensure actions, risks and decisions are recorded and closed.
• Resolve significant logistics conflicts and represent requirements at governance and stage-gate meetings.
• Establish monitoring, assurance and reporting for district logistics performance.
• Ensure contractor logistics plans are implemented in accordance with requirements.
• Direct corrective action for non-compliance or operational deficiencies.
• Ensure logistics risks, contingencies, safety, security and regulatory requirements are managed.
• Oversee logistics planning for testing, commissioning, venue activation and asset handover.
• Coordinate transition or removal of temporary logistics arrangements as assets become operational.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelors in Construction Management/Civil Engineering/Logistics/Transport Planning

Job description

Qiddiya Investment Company seeks a District Logistics Director to lead the development and delivery of the district construction logistics strategy. You will oversee planning, governance, and integration with master plans, ensuring safe, efficient access and timely asset handover.

You will chair logistics meetings, coordinate with contractors and authorities, and drive performance monitoring and continuous improvement across all logistics functions.