Project Director

Fletcher Piccolo Associates (FPA); Riyadh; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Fletcher Piccolo Associates (FPA) seeks a seasoned Project Director to lead and manage execution teams on large infrastructure programs valued at SAR 1B+. The role focuses on delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality and safety standards, while cultivating strong client relationships.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in mega-infrastructure projects in the Middle East, including roads, bridges, and utilities, with at least 15 years in senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; Fluency in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the whole construction cycle and coordinating departments to ensure smooth execution and handover.
• Develop strategy and execution plan for large capital projects.
• Liaise with clients and build strong working relationships.
• Deliver on technical and commercial aspects per contract requirements.
• Manage project/program risk and contingencies.
• Lead performance management of direct reports and teams.
• Monitor budgets and financial performance; identify variances and improvements.
• Ensure adherence to department policies, processes and QSE standards.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Bilingual English/Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

To lead and manage project execution teams and technical teams, ensuring the successful execution of large Infrastructure projects with a value of SAR 1 Billion +, adhering to quality and safety standards, and fostering client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and managing the whole construction cycle of the project and managing the different departments to ensure smooth execution, meeting milestones and handing over the project.
• Develop the strategy and execution plan on large capital projects.
• Liaising with clients and building strong working relationships.
• Deliver on all technical and commercial aspects of the project as per the contract requirements.
• Manage all programme risk and contingencies.
• Manage the Project Manager’s performance of delegated responsibility.
• Manage the achievement of department objectives through effective leadership and by managing the setting of individual objectives, monitoring, and measuring performance, and developing and motivating the team to maximize performance.
• Manage the consolidation and recommend the Project budget and monitor financial performance versus the budget to identify any variances or performance improvement areas.
• Lead and monitor the implementation and adherence of department/project policies, systems, processes, procedures, and controls so that all relevant procedural/ legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service in a consistent manner.
• Monitor the Quality-Safety-Environment (QSE) of his project and running a monthly site visit.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent from a recognized and accredited university. (Preferably Civil Engineering)
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; Fluency in Arabic and English.

Experience

• 25+ years of professional experience in Project Management in a fast-track and dynamic environment, of which 10 years have been in the Middle East.
• Experience in leading on infrastructure mega projects including Roads, Bridges, Flyovers & Underpasses. Landscape/hardscape, utilities, drainage, MEP special systems and public realm.
• A minimum of 15 years operating at senior management and director level
• Proven success in the delivery of large capital projects within scope, time and budget.
• Experience in the planning, managing and successfully delivering on projects involving numerous stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead, organize and direct large multi-national organization.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of governing bodies, committees, and regulatory organizations within KSA.