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Project Director (High Rise) - Black & Grey HR

Date Posted: May 06, 2025

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Job Detail

Location:

Dubai , Saudi Arabia
Company:

Black & Grey HR
Type:

Full Time/Permanent
Shift:

First Shift (Day)
Career Level:

NA
Positions:

1
Experience:

5+ years
Gender:

No Preference
Degree:

NA
Apply Before:

Aug 06, 2025

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Job Description

Black & Grey HR is recruiting for a prominent and forward-thinking construction company in Riyadh, KSA, in their search for an accomplished Project Director. This senior leadership role is critical in steering the strategic planning, execution, and delivery of multiple large-scale, high-profile construction projects. The ideal candidate will possess outstanding leadership acumen, deep project and operational expertise, and a visionary mindset to align complex project outcomes with the organization’s long-term strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

- Strategic Leadership & Project Governance: Lead and oversee the full project lifecycle for major construction initiatives, setting strategic direction, governance frameworks, and success criteria.

- Organizational Leadership: Build, mentor, and lead high-performing project teams, fostering collaboration across engineering, construction management, procurement, and stakeholder groups.

- Program Management & Risk Mitigation: Anticipate risks and implement robust mitigation strategies to safeguard timelines, quality, and financial outcomes across multiple projects.

- Financial & Operational Stewardship: Take full ownership of project budgets and resource allocation, ensuring financial discipline, cost optimization, and profitability targets are achieved.

- Quality, Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Champion the highest standards of quality, health, safety, and environmental compliance through regular audits, inspections, and proactive initiatives.

- Executive Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key liaison between executive leadership, investors, clients, and other major stakeholders, ensuring alignment, transparency, and relationship management.

- Strategic Reporting & Insights: Deliver detailed project performance analyses, strategic recommendations, and risk assessments to the C-Suite and Board-level stakeholders.

Requirements

- Academic Background: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field; a Master’s degree (MBA, Construction Management) is a plus.

- Professional Experience: 12-15 years of extensive experience managing large-scale, complex construction projects, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership or director-level role.

- Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, or similar internationally recognized project management certifications are highly preferred.

- Technical Mastery: Expertise in project management systems like Primavera P6, MS Project, and a strong command of construction techniques, contract management, and industry regulations.

- Leadership Excellence: Proven track record in leading multi-disciplinary teams, cultivating a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability across all project phases.

- Strategic Thinking & Communication Skills: Superior interpersonal, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence and engage at the highest organizational levels.