Project Director - Jazan

مشاريع الترفيه السعودية; Jizan; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in Jazan seeks an experienced Project Director to manage consultants and oversee the execution of the Jazan Entertainment Complex. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, 15+ years of building experience, and strong communication skills. This is a full-time position requiring relocation to Jazan.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of building experience in diverse projects.
• Experience working with clients or as a PMC.
• Ability to manage stakeholders and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage consultants' performance and deliverables.
• Monitor project budget and compliance.
• Ensure projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and budget.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Project Management

Job description

As part of the Jazan development for Saudi Entertainment Ventures, the Jazan Entertainment Complex is situated on a plot 113,000 sqm with an exciting offering of entertainment attractions, event venues, F+B and feature attractions.

The PD main role is to manage the consultants (PMC, LDC and CMC) performance, deliverables and engage with their entire team. Work with the main Contractor and Drive the Jazan project to successful delivery within the primary time, cost and quality objectives.

The candidate will have to live and work full time in Jazan.

Managerial Accountabilities

Stakeholders’ Relations Act as SEVEN’s representative and enterprises to establish and maintain good working relationships with the key stakeholders within and outside the SEVEN.

Budget

• Comply with the budget approved in his unit to ensure appropriate utilization for the SEVEN’s financial resources.
• Supervise budget utilization of consultants during the year across all related functions to ensure that the spending’s are in alignment with the submitted and approved budget.
• Monitor the operational activities within his function to ensure its compliance with the function’s policies and procedures.
• Lead consultants day-to-day operations to ensure compliance with the approved policies & procedures.
• Provides his subordinates with ongoing feedback and coaching to ensure their continuous improvement.
• Conduct the annual appraisal evaluation in compliance with the HR policies and procedures to ensure appropriate and fair evaluation for his subordinates’ performance.
• Support in developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Use appropriate techniques to assist in managing changes in project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Provide inputs to developing strategic thinking around new projects or projects in pre-development that strengthens the overall project yield and success.
• Work closely with all SEVEN departments to maximize the potential of all projects.

Project Execution and Performance

• Support the management of projects efficiently to ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Support the management of project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
• Assist in managing the relationships with the clients and all stakeholders.
• Manage the process of reporting and escalating to management.
• Provide inputs in creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation.
• Manage identifying any potential issues and set controls.
• Manage known dispute or potential risk items to be resolved.
• Manage the mitigation of potential clashes of works and trades and resolve any conflicts.
• Perform techniques of risk management to mitigate project risks.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree is required and in Civil Engineers are preferred.
• Master’s degree in Project Management is preferred.

Experience & Ability

• +15 years of Building Experience (Entertainment Complex. Airports, Malls, hospitals, etc.) with experience working as a Client or PMC.
• A confident and articulate communicator with experience of dealing with a wide variety of consultants, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and specialist vendors within the leisure and entertainment sectors.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills both verbally and in writing.