Project Director, Riyadh

Linum Consult Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management consultancy in Riyadh is seeking a Project Director with a strong background in civil engineering and utilities works. The successful candidate will manage project responsibilities, schedules, and budgets, ensuring high standards of safety and quality. Applicants should have 10-15 years of relevant experience and a degree in Civil Engineering. This position offers the opportunity to lead significant projects in the Gulf region.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in project management for major civils projects.
• Experience particularly in utilities works and road infrastructure.
• Ability to control projects ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractual, operational and financial project responsibilities.
• Control project schedules and budgets.
• Negotiate and draft contractual documents.

Skills

Project management

Negotiation skills

Safety and quality processes

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Finance or Business Management

Job description

Linum Consult’s client is currently seeking a Project Director with a significant background in utilities and civil engineering works to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing contractual, operational and financial responsibilities of the projects
• Controlling the schedules and budgets
• Negotiating and drafting contractual documents
• Proactively overseeing the accurate application of safety and quality processes
• Liaising with external clients and consultancies

PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree qualification in Civil Engineering, ideally with a Master’s degree in Finance, Business Management or similar
• Around 10-15 years’ experience in a hands-on project management role for major civils projects, particularly utilities works and road infrastructure
• Confident and authoritative, you have the ability to take control of projects and ensure they are delivered on time and to budget
• Previous experience working for project management consultancies or main contractors
• Previous history of working internationally is preferred, especially in the Gulf region

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you fulfill ALL of the key criteria for this position, then please submit your application to [e-mail] for the attention of Francis Ryan. If your application is successful you will be contacted within 48 hours for a further discussion.