Project Director

WSP; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead a major construction supervision project in Saudi Arabia. This key role involves overseeing site-based project execution, ensuring alignment with client objectives, budget, and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 20 years of experience in large-scale construction projects, particularly in challenging environments. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of experience in delivering large-scale construction projects.
• Proven experience as a Project Director on construction supervision projects.
• Strong background in construction supervision on remote sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall project delivery and alignment with client objectives.
• Oversee site operations and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Monitor project progress and implement mitigation plans as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Construction supervision

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of a major construction supervision project in a remote location. This is a senior leadership role within our Property & Buildings business, responsible for overseeing site-based project execution and ensuring delivery in line with client objectives, programme, budget, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for site-based project delivery, ensuring alignment with Client objectives, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
• Act as the primary point of accountability for project execution, performance, and delivery outcomes on site.
• Lead the construction supervision phase, ensuring effective coordination between contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Oversee all site operations, ensuring works are executed in accordance with approved designs, specifications, and standards.
• Manage and resolve interface issues across disciplines, ensuring fully coordinated delivery.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation and recovery plans where required.
• Maintain oversight of project costs, variations, and change control processes.
• Ensure adherence to project programme, including schedule monitoring and reporting.
• Act as the senior client interface on site, providing clear, timely, and accurate reporting.
• Engage with local authorities, stakeholders, and third parties as required to support project delivery.
• Lead commercial discussions, negotiations, and issue resolution at senior level.
• Ensure full compliance with local regulations, codes, and authority requirements.
• Champion health, safety, quality, and environmental standards across all site activities.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the project team on site, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.
• Oversee resource planning, team performance, and succession planning throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline
• Minimum 20 years of experience in delivering large-scale construction projects
• Proven experience in a Project Director or senior leadership role delivering construction supervision projects
• Strong background in construction supervision, particularly on remote or challenging sites
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects from construction through to handover
• Extensive experience working on high-value or landmark developments
• Strong commercial, contractual, and programme management expertiseExcellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in remote site environments
• Experience in Saudi Arabia or the wider Middle East is highly preferred