Overview
Project Director Jobs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at KEO International
KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.
As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51stlargest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.
When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups.
In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.
Responsibilities
This position is responsible for leading the construction logistics and supervision team to ensure the successful delivery of infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on civil works, roads, and utility networks. The role ensures that all works are completed on time, within budget, and in full compliance with contract specifications and authority requirements.
The role involves overseeing multidisciplinary site teams, including engineers, surveyors, inspectors, and contractors, while ensuring efficient coordination of all logistics, construction activities, and stakeholder interfaces.
We envisage success in this role to include;
- Extensive Logistics Construction Management experience, including successful project completion and hand-over.
- Leading and managing construction supervision activities across civil infrastructure, roadworks, and utility installations.
- Overseeing site teams including engineers, inspectors, and surveyors to ensure quality, safety, and progress targets are achieved.
- Managing and coordinating logistics planning for large-scale infrastructure works, including access, material handling, sequencing, and site utilization.
- Supervising execution of roadworks (earthworks, grading, subgrade, sub-base, asphalt, and pavement works).
- Overseeing installation of utilities networks, including:
- Dry utilities (ducting, telecom corridors, etc.)
- Ensuring compliance with local authority standards and regulations (e.g., municipality and utility authorities).
- Reviewing, monitoring, and validating contractor’s construction programs and progress against approved schedules.
- Preparing and presenting monthly progress reports, highlighting risks, delays, and mitigation measures.
- Reviewing and certifying contractor payment applications and issuing interim payment certificates.
- Chairing and leading progress meetings, coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Identifying and resolving interface and coordination issues between civil, road, and utility works.
- Ensuring implementation of QA/QC procedures, inspection plans, and compliance with project specifications.
- Monitoring project costs, logistics efficiency, and productivity to minimize delays and cost overruns.
- Maintaining strong communication with clients and stakeholders to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
- Overseeing the logistical requirements of a project as well as delegating work to senior colleagues and their teams; meeting regularly with clients, third parties and managers to report on progress.
- Effective logistics management success to enhance efficiency and…
Title: Project Director
Company: KEO International
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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