Project Director

Confidential Company; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Riyadh seeks a Projects Director to lead the entire real estate and construction portfolio, directing project teams and aligning efforts with strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have a proven executive track record in portfolio management, budgeting, risk mitigation, and on-site leadership, delivering projects on time while meeting technical standards.

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil/Architectural) or related field is required, with strong stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil / Architectural), Design, or Project Management, or related major.
• Proven executive track record as a Projects Director or Portfolio Manager within the real estate development and construction sector.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and on-site crisis management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Executive Leadership: Direct and manage core project teams and delegate high-level responsibilities.
• Project Portfolio Management: Oversee all real estate projects, ensuring top-tier execution and on-time delivery.
• Strategic Scheduling: Establish master timelines and monitor schedules to prevent delays.
• Financial & Budgetary Control: Approve budgets, forecast finances, and optimize procurement costs.
• Quality Assurance & Engineering Codes: Ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
• Contract & Vendor Management: Oversee major contracts and evaluate performance.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify risks and implement efficient field solutions.
• Executive Reporting: Present progress and financial reports to the board.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Portfolio management

Stakeholder communication

On-site crisis management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

About the Company:

A leading real estate development company is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Projects Director to join our executive team. The ideal candidate will hold full accountability for directing and overseeing our entire real estate and construction portfolio, leading administrative and technical teams to achieve company goals.

Executive Responsibilities:

• Executive Leadership: Direct and manage the core project teams, including (Project Managers, Supervisors, Inspectors, and Designers), delegating high-level responsibilities to ensure workflow efficiency.
• Project Portfolio Management: Oversee all ongoing and upcoming real estate projects simultaneously, ensuring top-tier execution, design accuracy, and strict on-time delivery.
• Strategic Scheduling: Establish master project timelines, monitor baseline schedules, and intervene promptly to resolve bottlenecks and prevent delays.
• Financial & Budgetary Control: Approve and monitor project budgets, manage financial forecasts, and control procurement costs to optimize expenditures.
• Quality Assurance & Engineering Codes: Ensure all site works comply strictly with technical specifications, approved architectural designs, and engineering standards.
• Contract & Vendor Management: Oversee, negotiate, and approve major contracts with contractors, suppliers, and consultants, evaluating their performance regularly.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify potential structural, financial, or logistical risks across projects and implement fast, efficient field solutions.
• Executive Reporting: Prepare and present comprehensive progress and financial reports directly to executive management and the board of directors.

Qualifications & Education:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil / Architectural), Design, or Project Management, or related major.
• Proven executive track record as a Projects Director or Portfolio Manager within the real estate development and construction sector.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and on-site crisis management capabilities.