Executive Director Delivery-Capital Projects Development Company

Little Kitchen Help Ltd; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 374,000 - 563,000; Full time

Job summary

A major development and construction firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Executive Director to support the Chief Delivery Officer in managing complex construction programs. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in construction delivery and a strong background in leadership and risk management. This role requires excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a focus on delivering large-scale projects efficiently and on budget.

Qualifications

• 15–20+ years of experience in construction delivery, engineering, real estate, or infrastructure.
• Proven leadership delivering large-scale mixed-use, hospitality, and commercial assets.
• Strong experience managing multidisciplinary teams in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the CDO in developing and executing the overall delivery strategy.
• Oversee project phases ensuring milestones, budgets, and quality are met.
• Collaborate with delivery partners and drive performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

Master's degree (MBA preferred)

Tools

Project management software

Governance frameworks

Job description

Executive Director Delivery-Capital Projects Development Company

The Executive Director – Delivery will support the Chief Delivery Officer (CDO) in leading the end-to-end delivery of the Client’s major development and construction programs. This senior leadership role ensures that large-scale, complex assets are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with the Client’s schedule, cost, and quality requirements.

Acting as the CDO’s principal strategic partner, the Executive Director will manage cross‑functional delivery teams, elevate contractor performance, embed robust contracting and risk frameworks, and uphold world‑class project management standards.

Key Responsibilities: Strategic Delivery Leadership

• Support the CDO in developing and executing the overall delivery strategy.
• Formulate contracting strategies, risk frameworks, and delivery methodologies.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable and measurable delivery plans.

Program & Project Management Oversight

• Oversee progress across all phases: design, procurement, mobilisation, construction, and handover.
• Ensure project milestones, budgets, and quality benchmarks are consistently met.
• Support integrated reporting systems, dashboards, and KPI frameworks.

Contractor, Consultant & Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate closely with delivery partners, EPCs, contractors, and consultants.
• Drive strong performance management and accountability.
• Support dispute resolution, commercial negotiations, and change management processes.

Risk, Governance & Compliance

• Identify, assess, and escalate key delivery risks, ensuring proper mitigation plans.
• Champion partnership‑driven and risk‑appropriate contracting approaches.
• Ensure full compliance with governance requirements, safety standards, and quality controls.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor Delivery Managers, Project Directors, and technical teams.
• Serve as the CDO’s second‑in‑command across all delivery operations.

Experience & Background Requirements: Professional Experience

• 15–20+ years of experience in construction delivery, engineering, real estate, or infrastructure.
• Proven leadership delivering large‑scale mixed‑use, hospitality, residential, commercial, or giga‑project assets.
• Strong experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex program environments.
• Middle East / GCC experience strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Deep knowledge of program management, procurement, contracting strategies, and risk management.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks, reporting structures, and project controls.
• Ability to resolve complex technical, contractual, and commercial challenges.

Leadership & Personal Attributes

• Collaborative, culturally aware, and relationship‑driven.
• Strong influencing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ethical, disciplined, and solutions‑oriented.
• Thrives in fast‑paced, dynamic, and evolving environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Master’s degree (MBA preferred) is an advantage.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, RICS, AIPM, or equivalent are desirable.

Key Success Measures

• On‑time, on‑budget delivery of major assets.
• Improved contractor and consultant performance.
• Strengthened governance, reporting, and project controls.
• High‑performing delivery teams with strong retention.
• Reduced operational risks and escalations.
• Effective, proactive support to the CDO.