Project Director📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Mirage is seeking a highly experienced Project Director to lead and oversee all aspects of project delivery in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is responsible for ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet client and project objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, client-facing, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with robust management and organizational abilities, supported by extensive relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and implement the Project Execution Plan, directing the Project Management team to fulfill their defined roles as per Mirage Flow-Charts.
• Deliver a superior level of service that meets and exceeds client expectations, establishing high standards within the Project Management profession.
• Proactively identify areas for improvement in project delivery plans and implement necessary enhancements.
• Manage all commercial aspects of the project, including consultant fees, claims, and payment processes.
• Inspire confidence and foster trust in all interactions with clients, key stakeholders, and operators.
• Administer Construction Contracts and act as the authorized signatory for all project correspondence.
• Lead project teams to drive the achievement of quality, program, and budget targets.
• Facilitate and lead Value Engineering workshops to optimize project outcomes.
• Lead regular progress update meetings in collaboration with the Planning Manager.
• Lead all Delay Claim workshops and manage the assessment process effectively.
• Conduct meetings, produce minutes, and ensure timely follow-through on action items.
• Lead, manage, and motivate multi-disciplined teams and colleagues to achieve project goals.
• Oversee and lead the entire Procurement process for projects.
• Compile comprehensive monthly and other periodic reports, providing insightful recommendations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Tertiary qualification (University Graduate) in Project Management, Building Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Architecture, or a similar relevant field.
• A minimum of 20 years of relevant experience in a project management role.
• Extensive experiential learning within the construction industry, exceeding 20 years.
• Demonstrated history of progressively increased responsibility throughout your career.
• Proven experience managing relevant projects of an appropriate scale, specifically luxury/high-end hotel projects.
• Saudi Arabian experience is preferred.
• Active membership in a relevant professional institution will be considered an additional advantage.

Required Skills

• Project Management
• Leadership
• Client-facing communication
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Management
• Organization
• Construction Industry expertise
• Commercial Management
• Contract Administration
• Value Engineering
• Procurement
• Team Leadership

Work Context

This is a full-time Project Director role based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The position requires extensive experience in project management within the construction industry, with a preference for candidates who have managed luxury/high-end hotel projects and possess Saudi Arabian experience.

Next Steps

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.