Bridge (Infrastructure) Project Director - Saudi Arabia

The market leading infrastructure recruitment specialist is seeking an experienced Project Director for a recently award Cable Stay Bridge project in Saudi Arabia.

Opportunity:

My client is a leading International Consultancy with a proven track record of winning and successfully delivering major infrastructure schemes around the world. Their role on the project is to provide PMC services to the end client during the Design Review and then Construction supervision phases.

Responsibilities:

The Project Director shall be responsible for leading the Project Team, working closely with stakeholder, contractors, and the end client to ensure a successful and sustainable program.

• Overseeing the comprehensive management and performance of the project, including planning, design reviews, construction supervision, program controls, and monitoring, to ensure timely delivery within budget and to specifications.
• Providing leadership and strategic guidance for the project.
• Supporting and fostering a collaborative approach within a large, multi-disciplinary, multi-stakeholder, and culturally diverse project team.
• Developing and promoting a clear vision, leadership, and direction to steer the project toward success.
• Establishing and maintaining effective communication channels with key project stakeholders.
• Reviewing design bases, geotechnical aspects, temporary works, permitting procedures, drawings, reports, specifications, and other necessary elements to ensure compliance with all Employer requirements.
• Ensuring adherence to design principles, safety regulations, standards, local laws, and the requirements of relevant parties and administrative or governmental bodies.
• Collaborating closely with the Project Manager, Project Controls, and contract personnel to ensure all aspects of the project are addressed.

Key requirements for the role:

• Masters MSc Degree (ideally in Project Management.) or PMP
• 20+ years' experience.
• Experience in major civil engineering project including major bridges, managing multi-disciplinary teams ($100m+)
• Knowledge of Design/design review/project management experience in Cable Stayed Bridges would be advantageous

Language:

Fluency in English

Salary Package:

The salary package will depend on experience and could be in the range of $18,000 per month as well as a full expatriate package including Flights, accommodation etc.

Key Word/ SEO

Civil Engineering, Road, Highway, Expressway, Bridge, Cables Stayed, Viaduct, Project Director, Team Leader, PMO, PMC, Design, Design Review, Construction, Consultancy, Consulting Engineer, Contract Management, FIDIC, Saudi Arabia

ewi is an international consultancy focused on the search & selection of the Worlds leading engineering and construction professionals. We specialize in recruiting expats and local experts for major infrastructure and build projects across the globe.

For more information on any senior Highway and Bridge jobs please contact Oliver Jones at ewi recruitment on o.jones(at)ewi-group.com

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.