Engineering & Technical Strategy Director

AL-AYUNI Investment and Contracting Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

AL-AYUNI Investment and Contracting Company is seeking a Director, Technical to lead the Infrastructure unit. You will develop and implement engineering strategies, oversee project execution, manage budgets, and drive safety and quality standards across multiple projects.

The role requires PMP certification, 13–14 years in engineering & technical construction, and at least 3 years in a similar leadership function. Collaboration with executives and stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction or equivalent.
• PMP Certification is a must.
• 13–14 years of relevant experience in Engineering & Technical in Construction.
• 3+ years’ experience in managing a similar function.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering & Technical unit in strategy development, project execution, budget management and team performance.
• Develop and monitor plans, schedules, costs, and risks for engineering projects.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and organizational standards.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders including vendors, clients and authorities.
• Oversee internal projects from planning to handover, ensuring timelines and scope adherence.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Project management

Cost estimation

Risk management

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality & safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction

Job description

• Job Title
  
  

Director, Technical

• Job Code
  
  

25030660

• Unit
  
  

Infrastructure

• Department
  
  

Technical

• Section
• Subordinates
• Reporting to
  
  

CEO Infrastructure

• Job Purpose
  
  

To understand engineering goals and develop effective plans and schedules to achieve them. Monitor and review processes, prepare project reports, identify risks, and provide accurate cost and time estimates. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment. Lead the Engineering & Technical unit in strategy development, project execution, budget management, and team performance, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and organizational standards.

• Principal Accountabilities
  
  

Policies, Processes & Procedures

• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures to ensure compliance and maintain a productive work environment.
• Implement and uphold safety and security protocols to protect the well-being of all employees and company assets.
  
  

Strategic Planning

• Develop Engineering & Technical unit strategy in line with the Bidding & Technical department strategy to support the achievement of department objectives.
• Ensure implementation of Engineering & Technical unit strategy related strategic plans to achieve agreed-upon strategic goals and objectives.
• Develop and update the Engineering & Technical unit organization structure – with compliance to relevant policies- to ensure meeting different business needs and requirements.
  
  

Budgeting

• Prepare and recommend the Engineering & Technical unit budget by conducting analysis, preparing data related to specific elements as directed.
• Monitor the financial performance of the Engineering & Technical unit against the Bidding & Technical department so that areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified and rectified promptly, and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalized upon.
  
  

Operations Management

• Lead the daily operations of the Engineering & Technical unit to ensure that work processes are implemented as designed and comply with established policies and procedures.
• Ensure the execution and delivery of internal projects by planning, organizing, and overseeing various project activities to ensure meeting agreed with project parameters (cost budget, timelines, scope, and quality).
  
  

Engineering Technicality

• Implement the planning of the project construction activities, both performed by subcontractors or in direct hiring approach, supervising multidisciplinary construction works according to the contract requirements and project objectives.
• Ensure time, costs, quality, safety targets are met, through direct coordination and management of a project construction team, interfacing with project organization, subcontractors, vendors and clients.
• Do adequate support to the project management office in defining, monitoring and updating project execution plans.
• Direct the guidelines for the definition of construction execution plan and strategies, such as subcontracting plans, logistic and constructability studies, during the earlier stages of the project.
• Lead that the activities are carried out within the planned time and costs, coordinating and instructing the construction team accordingly and intervening with corrective actions in case of deviations or difficulties.
• Ensure the mobilization and demobilization of the assigned resources, in accordance with the project planned time frame and project needs.
• Coordinate and provide technical support to the project management office to evaluate any variation requests
• Ensure the completion activity by "System and Sub-System" as clearly identified, monitoring the schedule, Quality certification, punch list, up to final handover to operations/client.
• Handle the monthly construction work-front studies based on operations/procurement data and site conditions to support Subcontractors and company manpower.
  
  

People Management

• Direct the activities and work of subordinates and evaluate their performance by providing formal and informal feedback to ensure that all work within a specific area is carried out in an efficient manner and in accordance with set individual targets.
• Stimulate subordinates and handle the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes, and practices considering ‘international best practice’, improvement of business processes, cost reduction, and productivity improvement.
  
  

Miscellaneous Duties

• Perform additional duties as needed to support the team and overall business objectives.
• Key Relationships
  
  

Internal: Vice President, Bidding & Technical/ Engineering & Technical Unit Employees/ Departments Directors

External: Vendors & Subcontractors/ Clients/ Governmental Authorities & Ministries

Required Academic Qualification

• Qualification
  
  

Bachelor’s Degree

• Category
  
  

Engineering, Construction or equivalent

• Other Requirements
• PMP Certificate is a must. HSE, TQM certificates preferred.
• Years of Experience
• 13-14 years of relevant experience in Engineering & Technical in Construction field.
• 3+ years’ experience in managing a similar function.
• Skills and Competencies
  
  

Name

Level

Organization Awareness

Advanced

Communication

Advanced

Achievement Drive

Advanced

Technical Expertise

Advanced

Project Management

Advanced

Follow Up & Coordination

Advanced

Stakeholders Management

Advanced

Decision Making

Advanced