Project Director - Design
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About the Role
Egis seeks an experienced Project Director to lead design projects in Riyadh. You will oversee project planning, team leadership, stakeholder communication, and budget management for complex design initiatives.
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Responsibilities
- Define and clarify project scope, set timelines, and establish budgets
- Manage and motivate design teams, assign tasks, and provide guidance
- Keep stakeholders informed on project progress, manage expectations, and address concerns
- Coordinate project schedules, resources, and budgets for design initiatives
- Oversee quality of design deliverables and ensure they meet standards
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Track project expenses and ensure adherence to budget guidelines
- Prepare detailed cost forecasts and budget reports
- Implement cost control measures and monitor project expenditures
- Facilitate communication between design teams, marketing, product development, and external agencies
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans using project management software
- Prepare and present regular project status reports to stakeholders
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, project management, or related field
- 20 years of experience in the Consulting sector
- Proven experience in project management within a design or creative environment
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficiency in project management tools and techniques
- PMP Certification or equivalent is a plus
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Company Overview
- Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services.
- Operating in 100 countries with 19,500 employees.
- In the Middle East, Egis has over 3,500 employees and has delivered over 700 complex development projects.
Duties
- Project Planning & Execution: Defining project scope, timelines, budgets.
- Team Leadership: Managing and motivating design teams.
- Stakeholder Communication: Keeping stakeholders informed.
- Resource Management: Coordinate project schedules, resources, budgets.
- Quality Assurance: Overseeing quality of design deliverables.
- Risk Management: Identifying risks and mitigation strategies.
- Budget Management: Tracking expenses and adherence to budget.
- Experience of cost/commercial management in integrated teams preferred.
- Implement cost control measures and monitor expenditures.
- Prepare detailed cost forecasts and budget reports.
- Facilitate communication between design teams and other departments.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans using software.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, project management, or related field.
- 20 years of experience in the Consulting sector.
- Proven experience in project management within a design or creative environment.
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in project management tools and techniques.
- PMP Certification or equivalent is a plus.
Key Skills
- Strong Project Management Skills: Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple projects.
- Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to communicate with stakeholders and teams.
- Leadership Skills: Ability to motivate and guide a team.
- Problem Solving Skills: Ability to identify and resolve issues.
- Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with design software and project management tools.
- Understanding Design Principles: Knowledge of design fundamentals.
- Strong commercial acumen in managing contracts, budgets, risk, and profitability.
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