Project Director – Water Pipeline / Water treatment plant - Contractor

Sommerman Skinner Associates (SSA Limited); Dammam; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Middle East is seeking a Project Director for a significant water transmission line and treatment plant project. With nearly 40 years of experience, this company boasts exceptional staff retention and offers a unique opportunity to lead a high-value infrastructure project. The role demands extensive experience in contracting, particularly in managing large-scale projects exceeding 100 million USD. The successful candidate will enjoy a generous tax-free salary, housing allowance, and additional perks including a fully maintained vehicle and annual flights home. This is a chance to make a lasting impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Housing allowance

Fully maintained vehicle

Family medical insurance

Annual flights to home country

Bonus

Qualifications

• 20+ years of contracting experience, with 5+ years in a similar role.
• Strong command of FIDIC and cost control processes.

Responsibilities

• Complete Profit and Loss responsibility for the project.
• Manage design and procurement processes with head office teams.
• Produce regular management reports on value, cost, and progress.

Skills

Project Management

Profit and Loss Management

Design and Procurement

FIDIC Conditions of Contract

Cost Control Processes

Fluent English

Fluent Arabic

Education

B.Sc in Civil Engineering

Job description

If you are looking for a company you will want to work with for many years then this is an excellent opportunity. This large contractor has been established in the Middle East for nearly 40 years and has the best staff retention of all Middle East contractors. They are involved with all manner of infrastructure projects including this Pipeline project.

English - Fluent / Excellent
Arabic - Fluent / Excellent

Own a Car

Any

Have Driving License

Any

Job Skills

They now have a need for a Project Director to work on a Design-Build project for a water transmission line in excess of 100 Km in length and a water treatment plant. The project is located in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia.

DUTIES:

1. Complete Profit and Loss responsibility for the project.
2. Manage the process of design and procurement in collaboration with head office teams and execution by directing own and subcontractor resources.
3. Produce regular value, cost and progress management reports.

PROFILE:

1. At least 20 years of experience in contracting out of which 5 years should be in a position of similar responsibility for an infrastructure project valued above 100 Million USD.
2. Minimum Academic Qualifications: B.Sc in Civil engineering from a recognized academic institution.
3. Excellent command of English. Knowledge of Arabic will be an advantage. Ability to express himself fluently and coherently is highly valued.
4. Ability to demonstrate command of FIDIC conditions of contract.
5. Ability to demonstrate familiarity with basic estimating and cost control processes in the construction of infrastructure projects.

In return you will get a generous tax free salary, housing allowance, fully maintenance vehicle, family, medical, annual flights to your home country and bonus.