Project Director (Luxury Hotel Project)📣 Job Ad

About UCC Holding

UCC Holding is seeking a highly experienced Project Director to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role focuses on leading high-profile luxury hotel and entertainment projects, ensuring their successful delivery from concept through to completion.

The Role

The Project Director will assume full responsibility for the strategy, planning, execution, and delivery of complex VIP 5-star hotel and entertainment developments. This involves overseeing all project phases to ensure milestones are met on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The role requires leading multidisciplinary teams, managing contractors and stakeholders, and driving operational excellence across all project aspects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of project planning, coordination, and execution to ensure technical, financial, and functional success.
• Manage budgets, schedules, procurement, and resource allocation to achieve cost efficiency and timely delivery.
• Lead quality assurance, safety, and risk management initiatives in alignment with company standards.
• Direct design, engineering, and construction supervision activities, ensuring adherence to specifications.
• Maintain client relationships, drive value engineering, and manage commercial and contractual obligations.
• Utilize ERP systems, preferably SAP, for cost control, project accounting, and performance tracking.
• Provide leadership in team development, dispute resolution, and performance management.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 20 years of experience in construction or hospitality projects.
• At least 10 years of experience in project leadership within large-scale construction or hospitality projects, with GCC experience preferred.
• Strong background in engineering, project management, and client relations.
• Proven track record in delivering complex, high-value developments.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Work Location

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, focusing on significant luxury hotel and entertainment projects within the region.

Application Process

Qualified candidates are invited to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.