Work Package Director📣 إعلان

About Egis

Egis is an international firm specializing in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, and mobility services. We develop and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings designed to address climate challenges and foster balanced, sustainable, and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis leverages the expertise of its 19,500 employees to serve clients and advance cutting-edge innovations. In the Middle East, Egis employs 3,500 professionals across 8 countries, having delivered over 700 complex development projects. The company is recognized among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR) and is committed to sustainable development.

The Role: Work Package Director

Egis is seeking a Work Package Director to join our Project Administration and Supervision Consultancy Services (PASC) team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is central to leading our PASC team in the delivery of a highly specialized Logistics Project. The Director will serve as a shared resource within the core management team across the broader PMC program, holding overall responsibility for project success and completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee project performance and ensure adherence to contractual obligations and KPIs.
• Serve as a senior team member and leader, maintaining direct communication with key Client stakeholders.
• Assume overall responsibility for the successful delivery and completion of the project.
• Represent the Client with full delegated authority.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of consultants and contractors, supported by the PMC team.
• Act as the primary point of contact for public agencies, corporations, government officials, and stakeholders.
• Provide timely advice and regular progress updates to the Client’s portfolio team.
• Lead, motivate, and guide the PMC team to ensure effective collaboration and high performance.
• Proactively communicate and share relevant information with the Client, design teams, and external stakeholders.
• Monitor audits to ensure thoroughness and supply chain adherence to contractual requirements and schedules.
• Identify and resolve issues promptly that could impact project timeline, budget, quality, safety, or Client reputation.
• Ensure optimal allocation and utilization of PMC team resources for project outcomes.
• Drive initiatives for cost savings and operational efficiencies in the procurement process.
• Safeguard the PMC team's commercial interests and manage financial and contractual matters effectively.
• Oversee the change management process and foster innovation initiatives.
• Develop, monitor, and update the project schedule, ensuring milestones are met.
• Provide regular progress reports (weekly/monthly or as required) to the Client.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive communication plan for effective information flow and coordination.
• Lead in managing project risks related to program, cost, and quality, ensuring mitigation strategies are in place.
• Resolve conflicts swiftly to minimize negative impacts on project progress.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in urban planning and infrastructure projects.
• At least 10 years of experience in a managerial role within the specified fields.
• Background as a Design Office Director, supervising designers and projects across all stages of design, supervision, and construction.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Strong organizational qualities.
• Proven design and supervision skills, with the ability to secure work and oversee delivery.
• Effective leadership skills, including an instinctive eye for talent and the ability to motivate teams and external suppliers.
• Strategic thinking, with the capacity to identify opportunities and mobilize resources and expertise.
• Experience in interpreting and understanding local rules, regulations, and design guides.
• Excellent client meeting, presentation, and report writing skills.
• An entrepreneurial outlook, with a keen interest in playing a pivotal role in business growth.

Location

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.