Project Director

About the RoleMOBCO Group is seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Project Director to lead and oversee major construction projects in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate must have more than 25 years of extensive construction experience, with mandatory experience in hospitality projects and high-quality finishing works, including hotels, mosques (masjids), and other complex building projects.The candidate must demonstrate strong leadership, technical expertise, project management capabilities, and the ability to deliver projects within approved budgets, timelines, and quality standards.Key ResponsibilitiesLead 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 the 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 ExperienceBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering from a recognised university.More than 25 years of overall professional experience in the construction industry.Mandatory hands-on experience in hospitality projects, particularly hotels and high-end hospitality developments.Extensive experience in finishing works, architectural finishes, interior fit-out, and final project delivery.Proven experience managing major construction projects, including mosques (masjids) and other complex building developments.Previous experience in a Project Director or equivalent senior project leadership role.Strong knowledge of project planning, budgeting, cost control, contract administration, procurement, and construction management.Excellent understanding of construction drawings, specifications, quality assurance, HSE requirements, and project execution methodologies.Strong leadership, team management, negotiation, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.Must be currently based in Saudi Arabia (KSA) and familiar with the local construction market, regulations, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.Key CompetenciesStrategic project leadership and execution.Hospitality construction and high-end finishing expertise.Strong commercial and financial management.Effective coordination of multidisciplinary teams.Risk management and problem-solving.Client relationship management and project handover.Ability to deliver complex projects within approved budgets and schedules.