Project Director

Dussmann-Ajlan & Bros; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dussmann Ajlan & Bros is seeking a Project Director to lead facilities management consultancy projects from Yanbu/Umluj, Saudi Arabia. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage client expectations, and ensure compliance with international standards and local regulations.

The role requires extensive experience in FM consultancy, project leadership, and budget control, with a focus on asset performance and long-term improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/ mechanical engineering or FM is required.
• CFM or FMP certification is preferred.
• PMP or PRINCE2 project management credentials are expected.
• LEED AP or CEM demonstrates sustainability expertise.
• BICSc qualifications support facility standards knowledge.
• NEBOSH IGC or OSHA training is desirable.
• MBA is an advantage for strategic leadership.

Responsibilities

• Direct FM consultancy projects ensuring scope, quality, budgets and timelines.
• Develop project delivery plans, allocate resources, monitor milestones.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards (SFG20, NFPA, SBC, ASHRAE, CIBSE, BICSc).
• Provide regular client reports on performance, risks and actions.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and oversee service provider performance.
• Oversee asset condition surveys, tendering, mobilization and lifecycle plans.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Client relationship management

Contract management

Team leadership

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or facilities management

CFM or FMP certification

PMP or PRINCE2

LEED AP or CEM

BICSc qualification

NEBOSH IGC or OSHA training

MBA (advantage)

Job description

Dussmann Ajlan & Bros is pleased to announce a new career opportunity for the position of

Project Director, based in the ,Yanbu/Umluj,Saudi Arabia.

Description:

Lead the delivery of facilities management consultancy projects, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, client expectations and applicable

standards. Act as a trusted adviser to clients, oversee FM service provider performance, lead multidisciplinary consultancy teams, and drive operational

improvement, asset performance and financial results.

Key Responsibility:

PROJECT LEADERSHIP AND DELIVERY

• Direct FM consultancy projects, ensuring services meet the agreed scope, quality standards, budgets and delivery timelines.
• Develop project delivery plans, allocate resources, assign responsibilities and monitor progress against milestones.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, safety requirements and relevant standards and guidance, including SFG20, NFPA, the Saudi
• Building Code (SBC), ASHRAE, CIBSE and BICSc.
• Identify project risks, implement mitigation measures and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Provide management and clients with regular reports on project performance, deliverables, risks and corrective actions.

CLIENT AND STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Serve as the primary senior point of contact for clients, FM service providers and internal stakeholders.
• Build strong client relationships, understand their operational priorities and provide practical, tailored recommendations.
• Act as a trusted adviser on facility operations, asset management, service quality and long-term improvement planning.
• Lead performance review meetings and ensure stakeholder decisions and agreed actions are documented and followed through.

FM SERVICE PROVIDER OVERSIGHT

• Oversee FM service providers on behalf of clients, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, service level agreements and key
• performance indicators.
• Lead performance evaluations, compliance gap analyses, technical reviews and monitoring of operation and maintenance activities.
• Review maintenance strategies, staffing arrangements, service delivery plans and cost-control measures.
• Provide technical direction and monitor corrective actions to address performance gaps and improve service delivery.
• Promote proactive maintenance, innovation and continuous improvement across hard and soft FM services.

ASSET MANAGEMENT AND TECHNICAL ADVISORY

• Lead asset condition surveys and assessments to identify defects, maintenance requirements, replacement priorities and estimated replacement
• costs. Oversee the preparation of asset replacement plans, technical specifications and associated tender documents.
• Support clients with design and technical document reviews, installation inspections, testing and commissioning witnessing, and asset handover.
• Review asset information, O&M manuals and handover documentation for completeness and alignment with client requirements.
• Develop FM strategies that improve asset reliability, lifecycle value, sustainability and operational efficiency.

TENDERING AND MOBILISATION

• Lead the preparation of requests for proposals (RFPs), scopes of work, service specifications, performance requirements and evaluation criteria.
• Oversee technical and commercial evaluations of FM service provider and specialist contractor submissions.
• Support clients throughout tender clarification, evaluation and appointment processes.
• Oversee FM service provider mobilization, including readiness reviews, resource deployment and transition arrangements.

GOVERNANCE QUALITY AND TEAM DEVELOPMENT

• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary FM consultancy teams, setting clear objectives and accountability.
• Oversee the development of client-specific FM policies, procedures, inspection checklists, reporting templates and other required documentation.
• Ensure the quality, consistency and timely submission of consultancy deliverables.
• Identify training needs and coordinate development programmes for consultancy teams and, where required, client and service provider
• personnel. Promote a culture of safety, collaboration, professional integrity and service excellence.

FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Manage the profit and loss (P&L) performance of assigned FMC projects and contribute to company financial objectives.
• Prepare and control project budgets, monitor expenditure and forecasts, and implement measures to protect profitability.
• Optimize resource deployment and identify cost efficiencies while maintaining contractual compliance and service quality.
• Monitor scope changes and their commercial implications, ensuring appropriate documentation and approvals.

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in facilities management, consultancy or related operations.
• At least 5 years of experience in client-side FM consultancy or managing agent roles.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, high-profile or VVIP facilities within government or corporate environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and overseeing FM service providers.
• Strong experience in asset condition assessments, FM tendering, mobilization, performance management and technical advisory services.
• Proven capability in project budgeting, cost control and P&L management.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management or a related discipline.
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Facility Management Professional (FMP).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2.
• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) or Certified Energy Manager (CEM).
• Relevant BICSc qualifications.
• NEBOSH International General Certificate or relevant OSHA training.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) is an advantage.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strategic leadership and sound commercial judgement.
• Strong technical knowledge of hard and soft FM services.
• Client relationship management and stakeholder engagement.
• Contract management and service provider performance oversight.
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving and risk management.
• Clear communication, report writing and presentation skills.
• Team leadership, coaching and continuous improvement.