Director - Project
El Seif Engineering Contracting · Saudi Arabia
Building the Future - One Project at a Time!
At El Seif, we embrace and embody our core values of excellence, integrity, and innovation in every aspect of our work from meticulous planning to expert construction, we consistently uphold the highest standards of excellence, ensuring that our projects are delivered with precision and attention to detail. With half a century of diverse experiences across a wide range of industries, ranging from public infrastructure to military and defense applications, we have honed our expertise and gained indispensable insights that enable us to tackle complex challenges and maintain our standard of delivering exceptional results. Our forward-thinking approach sets us apart as a trusted partner in the construction industry. By continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation, we strive to pioneer the future of construction, creating sustainable and impactful solutions that leave a lasting legacy.
Excellence, Integrity and, Innovation - every step of the way.
Lead the efficiency delivery, profitability and quality of the project outcome as well as ensuring compliance to all policies and procedures related to all project operations. The Project Director is responsible for establishing adequate standards for excellence and performance indicators to evaluate overall performance against project objective, ensuring that the project(s) are being executed within budget and in a timely and professional manner to the satisfaction of the client
- Responsible for the selection, management and retention of Project Managers
- Provide inputs to Human Resources on succession planning, employee career growth, and organizational structure
- Direct the development of KSA national employees across his project(s) to support corporate and project objectives, Saudization targets and lead the knowledge dissemination culture to ensure optimal building of internal capabilities and maximize their performance
- Ensure compliance with Code of Ethics policy and adopting company values across his project(s) employees
- Support succession planning and employee career growth of talents under his responsibility
- Manage and conduct the affairs of the projects with the highest standards of respect, integrity, accountability, agility, quality, safety and corporate governance
- Reinforce a strong people culture and ethical business practices
- Enhance adoption and utilization of systems and ERP
- Lead the day-to-day responsibilities of the projects team in accordance with project business plans within the company’s policies and procedures and meeting the approved budget
- Ensure availability at sites and effective utilization of all equipment
- Ensure talent management principles & actions are completed
- Ensure BoQs are produced and approved on time
- Monitor and report unbudgeted or over budgeted items
- Monitor variation to scope of works that could result from design or shop drawings approval by consultant or instructions from client; ensure proper variation orders are issued
- Ensure approvals are obtained on time from consultant for design, shop drawings and material submittals
- Report to the VP Construction/Sr. Director Special Projects/ Sr. Director Infrastructure on the operational and financial status of the project(s)
- Prepare and implement the Project Execution Plan (PEP)
- Responsible for the project(s) team’s performance according to delegated responsibilities
- Responsible for the operational efficiency and productivity of project(s)
- Ensure delivery based on robust criteria for project plan delivery, control and management and within an appropriate program management framework
- Ensure project(s) is executed within budget, on time and achieves optimal client satisfaction with respect to quality and functionality
- Manage and optimize workforce/histogram and monitor labor productivity by working closely with the HR and management team to mobilize needed resources in a timely manner
- Prepare appropriate templates for reporting as per Client requirements
- Develop and assign Active Risk Management plan
- Manage manpower planning, budgeting and productivity
- Supervise designer & design deliverables for design & build contracts ensuring that relevant codes and regulations are incorporated, and original scope of work is not exceeded
- Ensure shop drawings are issued with no impact on project schedule
- Responsible for reporting and mitigating causes of NCRs and LTIs
- Support project managers, site and construction managers in problem resolution
- Develop project work plan, assign work activities, monitor workflow, and direct such activities to serve project goals and plans
- Identify and report risks and recommend corrective measures and manage mitigation plans
- Responsible for the delivery and close out of project(s) in accordance to the contractual arrangements and the financial outcome based on agreed financial and commercial objectives
- Prepare and present monthly project summary reports for VP Construction/Sr. Director Special Projects/ Sr. Director Infrastructure
- Monitor and follow up project procurement plan
- Ensure staff, labor and equipment mobilization plans are met and ensure de-mobilization plans are put in place in ample time for optimal utilization of resources and efficiency of production
- Solve technical problems with consultants and clients
- Ensure regular update of construction schedules with identified risks, workaround plans, mitigation and recovery plans/schedules and are circulated to concerned functions
- Ensure complete and proper close-out of projects
- Proactively liaise with clients and external stakeholders to resolve issues early and safeguard the interests of the company
- Ensure high satisfaction and a constructive relationship with clients
- Monitor and control Billings & Accounts and ensure progress payments are received on time.
- Responsible for managing the P&L of his project(s)
- Ensure accuracy of monthly cost reports and quarterly cost to complete reports and developed on time for the monthly and quarterly project review meetings
- B.Sc. in Civil Engineering
- 12 years of experience in physical construction and project management, of which at least 7 years in a managerial position
- Proficiency in written and spoken English (Arabic is a plus)
- Advanced training courses in Project Management, Planning and Financial Management is a plus
- Excellent communication & people management skills and problem-solving skills
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
- Advanced knowledge in Construction Management, QA/QC Management, and Contractual Management
- Well-versed in identifying and mitigating project risks
- Expert in project and portfolio management, including planning/scheduling, forecasting financial needs and progress monitoring, reporting and management
- Capable of predicting project cost to complete and abide to budgeted project plan
- Experienced in P&L accountability with business acumen
Additional Info:
This is a Full-time job offering standard benefits such as paid annual leave, public holidays, living allowances, healthcare coverage, and end of service benefits. We also offer discretionary benefits such as a performance bonus and merit increase along with training and development opportunities if eligible.