Head of Delivery – Commercial Offices - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Overview

Lead delivery of multi‑billion commercial office campus, overseeing design, construction & tech.

Key Responsibilities

• bim modelling
• digital twin
• mmc
• smart building
• quality control
• risk management

Tasks

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to serve as Head of Commercial Office Delivery. This role oversees the full lifecycle development of a state-of-the-art Commercial Office Campus, Company HQ and a significant value of mid to high value commercial office developments designed to become a global benchmark for future workplace innovation, smart building integration, and premium commercial development. The successful candidate will lead the simultaneous delivery of multiple commercial buildings, incorporating advanced workplace technologies, sustainability standards, and world-class design. This is a pivotal leadership role, shaping the commercial office offering within one of the region’s most high-profile development programs. -Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability. -Act as the primary interface between construction operations and senior leadership. -Implement rigorous quality control processes to deliver premium-grade commercial office spaces. -Lead the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and digital twin technologies throughout development. -Identify project risks and drive mitigation strategies to maintain schedule, budget, and quality. -Establish scalable delivery frameworks for future commercial development phases. -Introduce and champion modern methods of construction (MMC) to enhance efficiency and delivery quality. -Oversee multiple commercial building projects concurrently, with individual and combined budgets exceeding $500M. -Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and government authorities. -Prepare presentations and progress reports for senior management. -Conduct regular site visits to ensure progress, resolve issues, and maintain safety and quality standards. -Build, lead, and motivate high-performing project delivery teams, including internal staff and external project partners. -Work closely with Development, Design, and Engineering teams to define construction strategies that integrate cutting-edge workplace technologies, future-ready design elements, and strong sustainability principles. -Ensure integration of sustainability, wellness, and environmental standards across all commercial buildings. -Oversee project budgets, schedules, and resources, taking necessary corrective actions. -Drive implementation of smart building systems and digital infrastructure across office developments. -Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of commercial office developments, ensuring alignment with corporate vision and strategic objectives.

Requirements

• pmp
• mrics
• digital controls
• smart building
• stakeholder mgmt
• senior leadership

What You Bring

-Demonstrated experience in sustainable construction and environmental compliance. -Middle East experience preferred but not required. -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (PMP, MRICS, or similar certification preferred). -Expertise in digital project controls and construction technology platforms. -Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and interpersonal skills. -Proven experience delivering large-scale commercial office developments with considerable experience in main construction delivery/shell & core ($200M+). -Strategic problem solver with a strong innovation mindset. -Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and complex stakeholder environments. -Strong knowledge of workplace design standards and smart building technologies. -Ability to build, lead, and develop multidisciplinary project delivery teams. -18–20 years of experience in commercial construction, with a minimum of 8 years in senior leadership roles.

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