Operations Director - Infrastructure

شركة بن عميرة - Bin Omairah Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Bin Omairah Company in Saudi Arabia seeks a seasoned Project Management leader to direct mega infrastructure programs. You will oversee cross-functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure governance and quality across complex projects.

Reporting to the COO/PMO, you will build stakeholder relationships, drive process improvements, and ensure compliance with regulatory and HSE standards in a dynamic, multi-cultural environment across the MENA region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• PMI PMP or related certification is preferred.
• 12-18 years of experience in project execution/management, with at least 5 years in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of Primavera Project Management.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and business intelligence skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• IT literacy – MS Office; ERP D365 experience is an asset.
• Arabic language proficiency considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project management policies, procedures, and governance.
• Lead mega projects and infrastructure programs, aligning with budgets, schedules, and quality.
• Direct project managers and teams, providing leadership and performance management.
• Manage financial performance across budgeting, cash flow, cost control, and profitability.
• Monitor progress, risks, issues, and stakeholder expectations with proper escalation.
• Maintain relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and authorities.
• Oversee contract administration, subcontractor performance, and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement of project management systems and third-party performance.
• Communicate and report to executive management on performance and risks.

Skills

Leadership in projects

Analytical thinking

English proficiency

Arabic proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

MBA (asset)

PMI PMP Certification (asset)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Excel

ERP D365 (asset)

Job description

With our roots going back over (50) years, we are one of the oldest and fastest growing Saudi-based conglomerates that offers a diversified portfolio of products and services including infrastructure solutions on D&B and EPC basis, development and co-investment in real estate and renewable s, and manufacturing of renewable technologies.

Recently we are experiencing a rapid growth and expansion locally and regionally; accordingly, we are looking for leaders who have big ideas that can embrace our vision to meet a variety of infrastructure needs all over the MENA region with three main business segment- infrastructure solutions, development, and co-investment in real estate and renewable s, and manufacturing of renewable technologies.

Job Summary

You are responsible for managing large-scale (mega) project(s) and directing consulting interventions across a number of functional areas to optimize the benefits from inputs of external expertise and contribute to the operational improvements through leading different programs in line with company strategy. The complexity of the project(s) plan(s) involves the job holder in multiple negotiations at all levels, including where appropriate, external bodies and the need to network across both organisational and international boundaries to achieve project(s) objectives.

Job Relations

External – Clients, Agencies & Governmental Authorities, Consultants, Third Parties, Suppliers, Transporters, and Subcontractors.

Reporting to

Chief Operation Officer (COO)

Project Management Officer (PMO)

Male/Female

Level

Directory

EPC / Construction / Infrastructure

Employment Type

Full Time

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement project management policies, procedures, and governance frameworks to ensure effective project delivery and compliance with organizational requirements.
• Lead and oversee the execution of mega projects and complex infrastructure programs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
• Direct project managers and project teams, providing leadership, guidance, and performance management to achieve operational excellence and successful project outcomes.
• Manage project financial performance, including budgeting, cash flow management, cost control, billing, claims, and profitability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project progress, risks, issues, and stakeholder expectations, ensuring timely escalation, resolution, and effective decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, regulatory authorities, and other key stakeholders.
• Oversee contract administration, subcontractor performance, compliance management, claims resolution, and dispute mitigation.
• Drive continuous improvement of project management systems, processes, and third-party performance to enhance efficiency, quality, and organizational capability.
• Ensure effective communication and reporting to executive management on project performance, strategic risks, financial status, and operational challenges.
• Provide leadership in the planning, execution, and delivery of complex infrastructure and construction projects while ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, HSE, and quality requirements.

Requirements

- Education: Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.

- Certified from PMI as PMP or Project Management related Certification.

- 12-18 years of experience in project execution/management with at least 5 years proven track record experience in a similar role ideally within one of the leading Infrastructure Companies.

- Good knowledge of Primavera Project Management.

- Excellent problem solving, analytical and business intelligence skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language.

- Ability to manage multiple projects adhering to logistics, timescales and deadlines.

- IT literate – MS Office (including Word, Excel and Outlook).

- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

- Proficiency in English language.

- Experience of using ERP D 365 to fetch business information is an asset.

- MBA, PRMG, or/and CLACS Degree is an asset.

- Proficiency in Arabic language.

- Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment is an asset.