Project Director

About the Role

MOBCO Group is seeking a highly experienced Project Director to lead and oversee major construction projects in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role requires a professional with extensive experience in the construction sector, particularly in hospitality and high-quality finishing works. The Project Director will be responsible for ensuring project delivery within approved budgets, timelines, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the full project lifecycle, from planning and mobilisation through execution, handover, and close-out.
• Manage large-scale construction projects, with a particular focus on hospitality developments, hotels, mosques, and high-end finishing works.
• Oversee architectural finishes, fit-out works, interior finishing, MEP coordination, façade works, and associated construction activities.
• Develop and monitor project execution strategies, master schedules, budgets, resource plans, and procurement requirements.
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, quality standards, HSE requirements, and applicable Saudi regulations.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, project managers, and internal departments to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and delays, and implement corrective actions to maintain project schedules.
• Manage project costs, cash flow, variations, claims, contractual obligations, and commercial performance in coordination with relevant departments.
• Lead and supervise multidisciplinary project teams, including construction, engineering, planning, commercial, procurement, and quality personnel.
• Ensure proper coordination between civil, architectural, structural, and MEP works, particularly during finishing and handover stages.
• Oversee inspections, snagging, defect rectification, testing and commissioning, and final project handover.
• Prepare and present progress reports, risk assessments, cost reports, and project performance updates to senior management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and consultants while ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 25 years of extensive construction experience is required.
• Mandatory experience in hospitality projects and high-quality finishing works, including hotels, mosques, and other complex building projects.
• Demonstrated strong leadership and technical expertise.
• Proven project management capabilities.
• Ability to deliver projects within approved budgets, timelines, and quality standards.

Work Type

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