Project Director

Role: Project Director

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Compass 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.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a renowned organisation known for its high-calibre experience in the region's built environment

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of a landmark high-rise mixed-use development in Riyadh. The role will act as the Client's senior representative, accountable for overall programme, cost, quality, governance, and stakeholder management across the full project lifecycle, including design, construction, handover, and defects liability period.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Client's senior representative and single point of accountability for project delivery
• Lead and oversee all PMC functions, including design management, project controls, cost/commercial, HSE, QA/QC, and reporting
• Establish and enforce the Project Action Plan (PAP), governance framework, and reporting structure
• Manage senior stakeholder relationships, including Client, authorities, designers, and contractors
• Ensure alignment with Saudi regulations, Vision 2030 objectives, and international best practices (FIDIC, PMI, ISO)
• Monitor programme, cost, and risk performance, approving recovery strategies where required
• Oversee authority approvals, major procurement milestones, and contract administration
• Lead executive reporting, providing clear, data-driven recommendations to the Client

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related discipline
• Minimum 20 years experience, including senior leadership roles on large-scale developments
• Proven delivery of high-rise, mixed-use, or mega-projects within KSA or the GCC
• Strong background in PMC or client-side project leadership
• Excellent stakeholder management and governance capability
• Chartered status (RICS, PMI, CIOB, or equivalent) preferred

Why Compass

• Deliver flagship projects shaping Riyadh's urban future
• Work within a senior, highly respected PMC leadership team
• Long-term programme with strong client visibility and autonomy

How to Apply

If you are a passionate and experienced Project Director with a drive for excellence and innovation, we want to hear from you! You can apply by following the link, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted by a Talent Acquisition representative.

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Compass Project Consulting is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.