Project Director

Permanent

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

JOB-6317

Ryan Cross

MRG is seeking to appoint a Project Director – Major Roads & Infrastructure to join a senior leadership team on a high-profile urban infrastructure programme.

The Company
Leading Tier One contractor in the Kingdom, delivering complex large-scale urban and infrastructure programmes across roads, highways, and utilities. The business is recognised for its delivery excellence, safety culture, and involvement in nationally significant developments.

The Role
Reporting to the Executive Director/Regional Infrastructure Director, the Project Director will hold full responsibility for the delivery of a major roads and infrastructure package. This senior executive role encompasses end-to-end accountability across programme, cost, quality, safety, and stakeholder engagement, requiring visible leadership across multiple work fronts and complex interface management.

Key Responsibilities

Lead full project delivery from mobilisation through to completion and handover, ensuring alignment with programme and commercial objectives.
Act as the primary client and government stakeholder representative, maintaining strong relationships and governance oversight.
Oversee construction strategy, sequencing, procurement, logistics, and interface management within a constrained urban environment.
Drive adherence to health, safety, quality, and sustainability standards.
Manage commercial and contractual responsibilities, including cost control, cash flow, claims, and risk mitigation.
Lead, develop, and structure the senior project leadership team, supporting succession planning and capability building.

Candidate Profile

Extensive experience delivering large-scale roads, highways, or infrastructure projects.
Proven senior leadership experience at Project Director or equivalent level.
Strong commercial awareness and experience managing high-value contracts and risk.
Deep understanding of government-led developments and stakeholder environments.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and team management skills.
Must be coming from a tier one contractor.

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion, please contact Ryan Cross at MRG on ryan.cross@mrgglobal.com

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