Project Director

About the Role

Dussmann-Ajlan & Bros is seeking a Project Director to join their team in Al Madinah, specifically covering projects in Yanbu and Umluj. This full-time role involves leading the delivery of facilities management consultancy projects, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, client expectations, and applicable standards. The Project Director will act as a trusted advisor to clients, oversee FM service provider performance, lead multidisciplinary consultancy teams, and drive operational improvement, asset performance, and financial results.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct FM consultancy projects, ensuring services meet agreed scope, quality standards, budgets, and delivery timelines.
• Develop project delivery plans, allocate resources, assign responsibilities, and monitor progress against milestones.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, safety requirements, and relevant standards and guidance, including SFG20, NFPA, the Saudi Building Code (SBC), ASHRAE, CIBSE, and BICSc.
• Serve as the primary senior point of contact for clients, FM service providers, and internal stakeholders, building strong client relationships.
• Oversee FM service providers on behalf of clients, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, service level agreements, and key performance indicators.
• Lead asset condition surveys and assessments, overseeing the preparation of asset replacement plans, technical specifications, and associated tender documents.
• Lead the preparation of requests for proposals (RFPs), scopes of work, service specifications, performance requirements, and evaluation criteria.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary FM consultancy teams, setting clear objectives and accountability.
• Manage the profit and loss (P&L) performance of assigned FMC projects and contribute to company financial objectives.

Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in facilities management, consultancy, or related operations.
• At least 5 years of experience in client-side FM consultancy or managing agent roles.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, high-profile, or VVIP facilities within government or corporate environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and overseeing FM service providers.
• Strong experience in asset condition assessments, FM tendering, mobilization, performance management, and technical advisory services.
• Proven capability in project budgeting, cost control, and P&L management.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia, with responsibilities covering projects in Yanbu and Umluj. The role requires leadership of multidisciplinary FM consultancy teams and interaction with various stakeholders including clients and FM service providers.

Application Process

Candidates meeting the specified requirements are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.