Director Construction Management

About Qiddiya

Qiddiya is seeking a Director Construction Management to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is a full-time position responsible for overseeing major construction projects within the company's portfolio.

Role Overview

The Director of Construction Management leads the planning, execution, and delivery of significant construction projects. This role ensures projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and adhere to quality standards. The Director will manage contractors, consultants, and project teams, maintain stakeholder relationships, and drive effective project governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the construction management function across multiple projects and workstreams.
• Develop and implement construction execution strategies, methodologies, and delivery plans.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, quality, and risk management activities.
• Manage and monitor the performance of contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide leadership and direction to multidisciplinary construction teams.
• Review and approve construction methodologies, progress reports, and change requests.
• Coordinate with design, development, procurement, and operations teams to ensure project alignment.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation measures to minimize impact on delivery.
• Lead stakeholder engagement with internal departments, government entities, contractors, and executive leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement and adoption of best practices in construction management.
• Prepare executive reports and presentations on project performance, key risks, and strategic decisions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum of 12-15 years of experience in construction and project delivery, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience delivering large-scale mixed-use, infrastructure, real estate, or mega-development projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, project controls, scheduling, and cost management.
• Familiarity with international construction standards and industry best practices.

Work Location

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