Delivery Director
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About the Role
JLL seeks an experienced Delivery Director to lead large-scale construction projects in Saudi Arabia.
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Responsibilities
- Lead end to end delivery of major construction projects from mobilization through to handover
- Oversee multiple project streams simultaneously, managing portfolios valued at SAR 500M+ with full P&L accountability
- Establish and maintain robust project governance frameworks, controls, and reporting mechanisms
- Build, mentor, and lead high performing project teams including project managers, engineers, and site leadership
- Serve as the primary point of contact for senior client stakeholders
- Lead contract negotiations, manage variations, and resolve disputes effectively
- Develop and implement delivery strategies that align with business objectives and maximize profitability
- Identify opportunities for value engineering, cost optimization, and programme acceleration
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline (Master's preferred)
- Professional qualifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification highly desirable
- Minimum 15 years in construction project delivery with at least 8 years in senior leadership roles managing mega projects (SAR 500M+)
- Demonstrated success delivering major structural projects such as high rise towers, mixed use developments, stadiums, hospitals, or institutional buildings
- Proven experience working in Saudi Arabia with deep understanding of local construction market dynamics
- Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is mandatory
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Role Purpose
- We are seeking an experienced Delivery Director to lead the successful execution of large scale construction projects in Saudi Arabia.
- This senior leadership role requires a proven track record in delivering complex structural and infrastructure projects, combined with strong commercial acumen and the ability to manage multi disciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end to end delivery of major construction projects from mobilization through to handover.
- Oversee multiple project streams simultaneously, managing portfolios valued at SAR 500M+ with full P&L accountability.
- Establish and maintain robust project governance frameworks, controls, and reporting mechanisms.
- Build, mentor, and lead high performing project teams including project managers, engineers, and site leadership.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for senior client stakeholders.
- Lead contract negotiations, manage variations, and resolve disputes effectively.
- Develop and implement delivery strategies that align with business objectives and maximize profitability.
- Identify opportunities for value engineering, cost optimization, and programme acceleration.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline (Master's degree preferred)
- Professional qualifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification highly desirable
- Minimum 15 years in construction project delivery with at least 8 years in senior leadership roles managing mega projects (SAR 500M+)
- Demonstrated success delivering major structural projects such as high rise towers, mixed use developments, stadiums, hospitals, or institutional buildings
- Proven experience working in Saudi Arabia with deep understanding of local construction market dynamics
- Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is mandatory
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