Project Director

Company Overview

Al-Ruwais Contracting Company, established in 2015, contributes to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 infrastructure transformation. The company specializes in complex and high-impact projects across the Kingdom, with a workforce of over 2,500 professionals. Its portfolio includes high-security and mission-critical infrastructure such as border crossings, military airbases, sports facilities, and major municipal developments. Al-Ruwais serves leading government entities including Riyadh Municipality, the Ministry of Sports, Border Management Authority, and defense sector organizations.

About the Role

Al-Ruwais Contracting Company is seeking a Project Director for a full-time position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role involves taking full ownership of all current and new contracting and rehabilitation projects. The Project Director will lead project managers from contract award through execution, handover, and close-out, with accountability for each project’s technical, financial, and contractual results. A primary task will be to assess the status of running projects and implement recovery plans as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess the technical, financial, and contractual position of running projects, including progress, commitments, and risks, and develop recovery plans for delays.
• Establish a unified management plan for all projects, outlining priorities, needs, responsibilities, and deadlines.
• Lead project managers, review their performance and reports, and conduct regular site visits and follow-up meetings.
• Manage the mobilization of new projects post-award, including contract and scope review, budgeting, scheduling, site handover, and readiness.
• Monitor execution, material and drawing approvals, procurement plans, and subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with specifications, quality, safety, and contract requirements.
• Efficiently allocate manpower, equipment, and materials across projects.
• Manage client and consultant relationships, represent the company in project meetings, and oversee close-out handovers, snag lists, warranties, and final accounts.
• Review project budgets and costs to complete, tracking spending, commitments, and margins to identify deviations early.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and funding needs in coordination with the Finance department, linked to procurement, execution, and collection dates.
• Follow up on progress invoices and collections, and resolve overdue amounts, deductions, and penalties.
• Review technical and commercial offers from suppliers and subcontractors, recommending selections with the Procurement team.
• Manage change orders, claims, and extensions of time, ensuring timely documentation of delays and correspondence.
• Collaborate with the technical office and estimation team to assess new projects, execution requirements, risks, and costs prior to bidding.
• Direct project managers and approve plans and requirements within the approved delegation of authority.
• Coordinate with Finance, Procurement, HR, the technical office, and Operations to secure project needs.
• Report regularly to senior management on progress, profitability, collections, risks, and required decisions, escalating issues promptly.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in project management within the contracting sector.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex infrastructure projects from inception to close-out.
• Strong understanding of project financials, contractual obligations, and risk management.

Performance Indicators for Success

• Achievement of progress targets and handover dates, with new projects mobilized according to plan.
• Attainment of target margins, effective cost control, and improved invoicing and collection processes with reduced overdue amounts.
• Meeting quality, safety, and client satisfaction targets, resulting in fewer penalties and observations.
• Enhanced project manager performance, optimized resource utilization, accurate reporting, and efficient recovery and close-out of delayed projects.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to apply for this full-time Project Director position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.