Project Director

Role: Project DirectorLocation: Al Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaAbout Compass Project ConsultingCompass Project Consulting is an award-winning, dynamic, and respected project development consultancy, providing high-quality, value-for-money, and fully tailored services to clients across all sectors. As highly regarded project leaders and effective communicators, our Team at Compass has delivered numerous projects for some of the region’s most ambitious and innovative change-makers. Our diverse and disciplined Team facilitates world-class project development solutions.Our core values guide our decisions and constitute our culture, empowering us to perform at our highest level on behalf of our clients.Drawing on our extensive delivery experience, industry-wide knowledge, and sophisticated project development tools, we facilitate the most proficient path toward project success, overcoming constraints and obstacles to deliver projects effectively and efficiently for our clients.We lead project success stories.Role OverviewThis is a senior leadership opportunity to join a renowned organization known for its high-calibre experience across the region’s built environment.We are seeking a Project Director to lead the delivery of a major mixed-use / retail development in Al Khobar.The role will act as the client’s representative, overseeing project delivery from design through to completion, ensuring alignment with programme objectives, commercial performance, and stakeholder expectations.You will provide strategic leadership across project delivery, commercial governance, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring the successful execution of a high-profile development.Key ResponsibilitiesProject LeadershipLead overall project delivery as the client representativeEstablish and drive project strategy, governance, and execution plansManage and oversee multidisciplinary teams across design, commercial, and constructionDelivery & PerformanceOversee project delivery across time, cost, quality, and riskMonitor contractor and consultant performanceResolve complex delivery challenges and drive project outcomesCommercial & Contractual OversightProvide leadership on commercial strategy and contractual mattersOversee cost control, variations, claims, and dispute resolutionSupport key commercial decisions to protect project valueStakeholder ManagementAct as the primary interface with the client and key stakeholdersLead engagement with authorities, consultants, and contractorsProvide clear reporting and strategic updates to senior stakeholdersRisk & GovernanceEstablish project governance and reporting structuresIdentify and mitigate key project risksEnsure compliance with client and project standardsCandidate RequirementsMinimum 20 years of experience in project management and deliveryProven delivery of at least two major mixed-use or retail developments (100,000 m² BUA) within the GCCStrong experience in Design & Build environments and working with separate CSC contractsDemonstrated experience in a client-facing or client representative roleStrong commercial awareness with experience in contractual and financial decision-makingProfessional certifications such as PMP, MRICS, PgMP, or equivalentExperience working on large-scale developments in Saudi ArabiaStrong leadership and stakeholder management capabilityAbility to operate in a complex, multi-stakeholder environmentApplicationTo express your interest in a career with us, please apply via the link attached. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by a Talent Acquisition representative.Website: https://compass-pc.com/about-compassInstagram: @compass_pcEvolving Tomorrow, Today#J-18808-Ljbffr