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Locations: SA.Riyadh.Hamad Tower (F+G)

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted Yesterday

Job Requisition ID: R-130904

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Project Director (PD) for the Al Mishraq project in Riyadh, KSA.

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver end-to-end services across the asset lifecycle including consulting, advisory, environmental services, design, engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning, and capital projects. Our capabilities serve sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, and Capital projects.

This high-profile mixed-use development includes 13 assets rising from a common 2-level basement podium: retail, residential apartments, commercial offices, a professional cooking school, recreational facilities, food court, and cinema.

The PD will lead and coordinate all project delivery aspects, ensuring timely, cost-effective, high-quality execution that respects cultural and architectural intent.

The PD will lead an AtkinsRealis team of about 55 professionals providing services such as project management, design management, project controls, contract administration, planning & scheduling, construction supervision, QA/QC, HSE, EoR, and fire safety supervision.

The PD will be accountable to the client's development team for overall service delivery, participate in the Program’s SLT, and report weekly to the Program Director, ensuring project alignment with program processes, tools, and controls.

The PD's responsibilities include:

1. Ensuring project delivery strategy and baseline program are controlled, reported, and aligned with project parameters.
2. Managing interfaces and communications among clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
3. Providing strong, pragmatic leadership to the team, supporting professional development.

• 15-20 years of construction industry experience, with at least 7 years as Project Director or similar.
• KSA experience preferred; Middle Eastern experience mandatory.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in project management, engineering, or related field.
• Proven track record with major high-end residential, commercial, hospitality, or mixed-use assets.
• Knowledge of KSA regulations and project environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera; familiarity with BIM advantageous.
• Fluent in English; Arabic skills are a plus.

Benefits include tax-free salary, insurance, paid leave, gratuity, bonuses, allowances, and wellbeing programs. AtkinsRéalis values diversity and promotes an inclusive work environment, committed to equality and non-discrimination.