Project Director – Western Consultancy – excellent salary package

Leirus; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious consultancy firm in Riyadh is seeking a Project Director to manage a key building project. You will oversee the budget, lead the project team, and ensure milestones are met while fostering strong client relationships. The ideal candidate has significant experience in project management, particularly in high-rise buildings, and a deep understanding of the Gulf region. This position offers an excellent salary package in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in project management consultancy services.
• Proven ability to deliver high-rise building projects.
• In-depth knowledge of the Gulf region and 3+ years of experience in the Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budget and ensure timeliness and specifications.
• Nurture client relationships and assist in business development.
• Line management of project team members.
• Line management of project staff and performance.
• Manage profitability and reporting to Regional Director PM MENA.
• Promote strong team culture and open communication.

Skills

Technical expertise in project management

Interpersonal skills

Leadership and team management

Technical expertise

Budget management

Communication

Education

Western education

Job description

Project Director – Western Consultancy – excellent salary package

Project Director required for a prestigious building project based in Riyadh, KSA. Reporting to the Regional Director of Project Management, you will manage the budget and lead both the project and the project team, ensuring the project runs on time, to specification and within budget, meeting the client’s expectations.

In addition, your key responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out an instrumental role in nurturing existing client relationships and winning projects
• Assisting the Regional Director of PM MENA with business development initiatives
• Providing technical expertise as required on projects
• Line management of employees as assigned, including management of employee productivity and performance
• Managing job profitability of assigned projects and reporting into the RDPM
• Promoting and fostering a strong team culture and open and transparent communication with the PM Project teams

The successful candidate shall be Western educated and have at least 15 years’ experience in delivering project management consultancy services. You must demonstrate technical expertise and knowledge, proven ability to deliver high‑rise building projects, and a track record of managing teams. Additionally, you should possess good interpersonal skills, the ability to deal with key internal stakeholders, clients and staff. The position requires an in-depth knowledge of the Gulf region and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Middle East.

To be considered for this opportunity, please forward an up‑to‑date copy of your resume along with a contact number.

About The Company

Established in 2006, Leirus is an independent innovative recruitment consultancy. We specialise in Construction, Facilities and Engineering recruitment in a number of industries and globally recruit high quality professionals into premium positions for international blue‑chip companies.