Project Director

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative engineering firm as a Project Director for a prestigious mixed-use development in Riyadh. This role involves leading a diverse team and ensuring high-quality project delivery while maintaining cultural and architectural integrity. You'll be at the forefront of transforming the infrastructure landscape, managing everything from design to construction supervision. With a strong focus on leadership and communication, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Medical insurance coverage

Paid annual leave

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of construction industry experience, with 7 years as Project Director.
• Proven track record delivering major residential and commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all aspects of project delivery for the Al Mishraq project.
• Manage communications between clients, contractors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Construction Supervision

Planning & Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Project Management

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

BIM platforms

Job description

Job Description

AtkinsRéalis are seeking an experienced Project Director (PD) for the Al Mishraq project in Riyadh, KSA.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn. Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://careers.atkinsrealis.com

This high-profile mixed-use development includes 13 individual assets rising from a common 2 level basement podium: providing retail at ground floor, high and mid end residential apartments, commercial offices, a professional cooking school and other recreational facilities including food court and cinema.

The PD will lead and coordinate all aspects of projects delivery—ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality execution that respects the cultural and architectural intent of the precinct.

• The PD will lead an AtkinsRealis team of some 55 professionals in their delivery of our core services which include:

  
  

• Project Management

  
  

• Design Management

  
  

• Project Controls Contract administration

  
  

• Planning & Scheduling

  
  

• Construction Supervision

  
  

• QA/QC

  
  

• HSE EoR (Engineer of Record) – sub consultant

  
  

• FLS (Fire Life Safety) Accredited supervision – sub consultant

  
  

The PD will have accountability and responsibility to the client’s development team for the overall service delivery of the AtkinsRealis team. AtkinsRealis operate a program management structure on our account with the client, thus the PD will become a member of the Program’s SLT (Senior Leadership Team) and will be required to report into the Program Director on a weekly basis and assure the projects alignment with program level process, procedure, tools, systems and controls.

The PD will be required to:

• Assure the projects delivery strategy and baseline programme are adequately controlled, reported against and kept relevant and aligned to the project’s context and parameters.

  
  

• Assuring that where necessary amendments are developed and agreed in the delivery strategy to sustain compliance with the time for completion.

  
  

• Manage the interface and communications between the client, contractor and stakeholders, assuring all parties have the necessary information at the right time to assure the required actions, decisions, inputs and outputs in accordance with the development strategy and baseline programme.

  
  

• Provide strong team leadership, pragmatic, assertive, supportive and inclusive leadership to the AtkinsRealis team members.

  
  

• Provide line management to the project management resources assigned to the project, supporting them in their career and professional development through productive, supportive and motivating management aligned to our core values.

  
  

Role Pre-Requisites:

• Minimum 15-20 years construction industry experience, with 7 years as Project Director or similar level of responsibility and accountability.

  
  

• KSA experience preferred

  
  

• Middle Eastern experience mandatory

  
  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in project or construction management, Engineering or a related field.

  
  

• Proven track record delivering major high-end residential, commercial, hospitality or mixed-use assets.

  
  

• Familiarity with KSA regulatory bodies and project delivery environments.

  
  

• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

  
  

• PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred.

  
  

• Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent PM tools;familiarity with BIM platforms is an advantage.

  
  

• Flexibility to adapt to changing project conditions and work under pressure to meet deadlines.

  
  

• Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are advantageous.

  
  

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

• Tax-free salary.

  
  

• Life insurance coverage.

  
  

• Medical insurance coverage.

  
  

• Paid Annual leave.

  
  

• Company gratuity scheme.

  
  

• Discretionary bonus program.

  
  

• Annual flight contribution.

  
  

• Transportation & housing allowances.

  
  

• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting.

  
  

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.

  
  

• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.

  
  

• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.

  
  

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.