Project Director

The Project Director, who is a visible and engaged leader, shall ensure that the nominated project operates efficiently across DAR Al Riyadh’s organization and interfaces with internal and external Clients, Consultants and Contractors by acting as a technical advisor and liaison for DAR Al Riyadh. He will direct the project team based on company policies, goals, and objectives to ensure an efficient working environment and that deadlines are met consistently. The PD also provides specialist guidance, direction, and assistance to the Dar Al Riyadh project portfolio in respect of resolution of complex project issues and problems.

• Supports Dar Al Riyadh’s strategic vision by creating and implementing the growth strategy and business plan related to high value capital horizontal - infrastructure/vertical - built environment projects.
• Accountable for the financial performance of the infrastructure portfolio of projects/client accounts.
• Actively manages and regulates project financial performance and takes corrective actions.
• Optimizes resource for project delivery.
• Resources bids to drive profitable "as delivered" margin when compared to "as sold."
• Minds and nurtures relationships predominantly with existing client(s)
• Manages and supervises project/client delivery team to ensure the people deliver to their best ability.
• Applies innovation that impacts on clients and shares/implements with the local business.

Responsibilities:

• Considers Dar Al Riyadh brand values when selecting communication methods.
• Effectively communicates with the client to ensure their needs are understood.
• Ensures awareness of latest developments and thinking across Dar Al Riyadh.
• Effectively communicates across the business to join dots for our clients.
• Conveys the brand in all external communication.
• Sets up and manages the communication channels within the team.
• Develops clear communication plans in consultation with key stakeholders and then implements them.  Checks that communication is working.
• Communicates complex concepts clearly and simply.
• Deals effectively with the giving and receiving of constructive feedback.
• Builds networks to exchange ideas and build support.
• Demonstrates empathy when working with others.
• Identifies opportunities for our clients by joining dots and thinking new – considers cross-divisional options.
• Understands and contributes to the Dar Al Riyadh Strategic plan.
• Proactively seeks to contribute to Dar Al Riyadh’s relationship with the client.
• Builds positive long-term relationships with clients.
• Ensures procedures are followed for effective delivery and encourages excellence (Do right by clients).
• Educates and adds value to the customer.
• Adapts approach to address customer specific requirements.
• Proactively monitors client feedback and acts as necessary.
• Recognized as embracing innovation and encouraging others to innovate.
• Can think through the variables that affect the business.
• Understands the different parts of how the business fits together.
• Can describe who the company’s competitors are and their new activities.
• Recognizes the broader implications of decisions on the business and its customers.
• Identifies commercial opportunity and risk.

Essential Requirements:

• Approve the set-up of the project.
• Plan and control work, chair and minute meetings and manage the flow of information on a day-to-day basis.
• Comply with the contractual obligations to the Client.
• Review and approve the Project Plan.
• Provide services and products to the required quality, safety, environmental and sustainability standards.
• Provide services and products within risk profile acceptable to DAR Al Riyadh.
• Maintain good Client relations by interfacing with the Client at a position more senior than that of the Clients’ nominated project representative.
• Resolve Client and project issues and handling all liability issues.
• Review the project against DAR Al Riyadh processes and Client requirements.
• Ensure remarks/comments for the Project Report have been resolved.
• Determine Project Approach and oversee the methodology including:
  • Project Organization
  • Stakeholders
  • Roles and Responsibilities