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Project Director - PMC

Saudi Arabia  |  Permanent

Our Global Project Management Consultancy client has a new requirement for a well experienced Project Director to lead their team in the delivery of complex major mixed use assets of a major project in Riyadh, KSA. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Project Director managing large scale mixed use building projects in KSA and wider GCC and a proven background working in a recognised PMC business with prior experience in a recognised main contractor.


This role is available for immediate joining and is a direct hire, permanent opportunity, employed by our client.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Handles workload of Major Project of multi disciplinary team and collaborates with counterparts to drive the project forward
  • Consolidates information gained from working collaboratively across multi-discipline projects with others at a similar level in different parts of the Region, with the purpose of providing input towards the development of the business plan for the Region.
  • Influences the development of the Project plan in collaboration with all key stakeholders in a mega project development.
  • Provide Direction
  • Accountability for the Performance
  • Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs
  • Develops, implements and improves operating policies, processes and procedures for own business area drawing on knowledge of local legislative requirements, global standard methodology requirements (in a highly legislated or regulated environment and across multiple Business Groups).
  • Consolidates and prioritises solutions developed across different projects and clients, and leverages these for the benefit of the broader Region and beyond.
  • Approves the application of new/novel solutions or technologies, designs and applications / service offerings to solve complex problems in response to changing market trends and competitor activity.
  • Draws on knowledge of area of experience and global standard methodology to tackle unique and highly complex problems that may be unprecedented within a Business.
  • Technical Lead for a high profile / complex / multiple field project, being responsible for all phases of the project
  • Technically sought out both within and from external national and/or international clients / industry bodies to act as a trusted advisor. Actively contributes in thought leadership as an industry leader (typically through papers published / regular conference speaking engagements).
  • Responsible as part of a Region's leadership team for talent and succession planning to ensure current and future capability to deliver on business plan for a large or complex Region.
  • Accountable for managing people on a day-to-day basis and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, training and development of team, employee engagement, salary review recommendation and approval, and staffing / resourcing decisions.
  • Communicates and contextualises Region strategy and goals for a complex Region.
  • Decisions are guided by organisation strategies and Region business plans and objectives; receives guidance and direction from General Manager - Region or Market Leader - Business. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations


Project Director Experience:

  • Engineering Degree in Construction or Engineering, having played a senior role in large multi-faceted complex mixed use projects.
  • Minimum 15-20+ years of direct experience in large scale projects is required, with 10+ years of experience in project leadership roles.
  • Demonstrable record in successful delivery of large complex mixed use projects as project lead/project director driving both design and deliverables.
  • Proficient in managing multiple internal and external stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.
  • A self-motivated, proactive individual who leads by example.
  • Initiative-taking leadership qualities, technical problem-solving skills through building stakeholder relationships.
  • Delivery focused, strong ability to clearly articulate goals and objectives to project managers and engineers.
  • Experience building and leading multidisciplined teams.


Interested candidates are invited to share their up to date CV and details directly to jobs@j10consulting.ae for further review and process


Date Posted: 24 Feb 2026

Status: Filled