Project Director - 100% (m/f) at Arx | Smart Minds in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Kablio

Role

Description

project planning

budget management

performance monitoring

proposal development

team leadership

stakeholder management

Develop, implement, and rigorously monitor project plans, budgets, schedules, and robust risk management frameworks to achieve project objectives consistently.
Develop winning technical and financial proposals for major tenders.
Implement advanced project performance monitoring systems to ensure progress consistently aligns with key performance indicators (KPIs) and company objectives.
Lead and mentor project managers and technical teams, cultivating a high- performance, collaborative, and innovative culture.
Oversee all phases of project execution, from initial bid and design stages through to construction support.
Establish and lead steering committees, ensuring optimal stakeholder alignment and driving critical decision-making across all internal and external partners.
Provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and oversight for major infrastructure, transportation, and mixed-use development projects.
Manage comprehensive project governance, ensuring strict compliance with quality standards, safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations.
Foster proactive collaboration with clients, governmental agencies, consultants, contractors, and joint ventures to ensure successful project delivery.

Requirements

civil engineering

mba

5+ years

20+ years

project management

infrastructure

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field; a master's degree or MBA is highly preferred.
At least 5 years of demonstrable experience across the Middle East and GCC region, coupled with a strong understanding of local standards, regulations, and business culture.
Proven expertise in successfully managing large and multidisciplinary project teams and joint ventures.
Exposure to cutting-edge projects driving Middle East / North African regions development.
Minimum of 20 years of relevant experience in project delivery, specifically within large-scale infrastructure, transportation, or mega urban development projects.

Benefits

Opportunity to collaborate with a forward-thinking, synergistic, and innovative team.
Personalized professional growth and developmental avenues tailored to your career aspirations.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1950

Year Founded

The company was established in 1950 through a merger of engineering firms, marking its_BEGIN obrasphemasiaBEGIN the foundation of its global network.

Steady Growth

Financial Health

The company has experienced consistent growth since its inception in 1950, with a strong focus on serving public and private clients through its engineering consulting services.

A global network of 'smart minds' tackling complex projects.
Headquartered in Grono, Switzerland, operates across five continents through regional hubs and local affiliates.
Delivers full-spectrum services—including consulting, design, project, and technical management—on infrastructure projects like airports, bridges, metros, hydropower plants, tunnels, and pipelines.
Combines centralized domain expertise in areas like hydropower and transportation with agile local teams executing on-the-ground.
Typical assignments include multi-continent infrastructure developments, such as airport expansions, metro systems, and hydropower plants.
Operates under the Pini Group umbrella in certain regions, expanding its reach through established subsidiaries.
Unusual fact: the firm thrives on a 'glocal' model—melding global best practices with local entrepreneurial autonomy.

Culture + Values

Our culture values innovation, collaboration, and empowers every voice, nurturing individual strengths.
Built on trust and accountability, we’re agile and growth‑focused, driving sustainable success.
Respect
Personalized: we live our values and our corporate culture first‑hand.
True to the motto “close to people”: we live the “you” culture internally.
Competent & ambitious: we operate with a focus on success.
Collaborative: we believe in teamwork and build on everyone's strengths.
Committed: we encourage and support our colleagues by offering them targeted training.

Environment + Sustainability

Engaged with Swisscleantech to ensure a climate-friendly and sustainable economy aimed at a CO₂-neutral Switzerland.
Everyday office operations follow 'be innovative – avoid and reduce' with five principles: sustainable stationery, recycled paper, reduced paper consumption, energy saving, sustainable mobility.
Focused measures to increase energy efficiency and reduce CO₂ as the main greenhouse gas in daily work.
Corporate responsibility anchored by 'Protection of the Environment' as a core pillar alongside ethics and social performance.

Inclusion & Diversity

Defines three CSR focal points: Ethics & Business Integrity; Protection of the Environment; Social Performance.
No publicly disclosed DEI strategy, goals, targets or gender-related statistics found on official channels.

Articles

About Us

Careers

Projects

Role

Description

project planning

budget management

performance monitoring

proposal development

team leadership

stakeholder management

Develop, implement, and rigorously monitor project plans, budgets, schedules, and robust risk management frameworks to achieve project objectives consistently.
Develop winning technical and financial proposals for major tenders.
Implement advanced project performance monitoring systems to ensure progress consistently aligns with key performance indicators (KPIs) and company objectives.
Lead and mentor project managers and technical teams, cultivating a high- performance, collaborative, and innovative culture.
Oversee all phases of project execution, from initial bid and design stages through to construction support.
Establish and lead steering committees, ensuring optimal stakeholder alignment and driving critical decision-making across all internal and external partners.
Provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and oversight for major infrastructure, transportation, and mixed-use development projects.
Manage comprehensive project governance, ensuring strict compliance with quality standards, safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations.
Foster proactive collaboration with clients, governmental agencies, consultants, contractors, and joint ventures to ensure successful project delivery.

Requirements

civil engineering

mba

5+ years

20+ years

project management

infrastructure

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field; a master's degree or MBA is highly preferred.
At least 5 years of demonstrable experience across the Middle East and GCC region, coupled with a strong understanding of local standards, regulations, and business culture.
Proven expertise in successfully managing large and multidisciplinary project teams and joint ventures.
Exposure to cutting-edge projects driving Middle East / North African regions development.
Minimum of 20 years of relevant experience in project delivery, specifically within large-scale infrastructure, transportation, or mega urban development projects.

Benefits

Opportunity to collaborate with a forward-thinking, synergistic, and innovative team.
Personalized professional growth and developmental avenues tailored to your career aspirations.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1950

Year Founded

The company was established in 1950 through a merger of engineering firms, marking its_BEGIN obrasphemasiaBEGIN the foundation of its global network.

Steady Growth

Financial Health

The company has experienced consistent growth since its inception in 1950, with a strong focus on serving public and private clients through its engineering consulting services.

A global network of 'smart minds' tackling complex projects.
Headquartered in Grono, Switzerland, operates across five continents through regional hubs and local affiliates.
Delivers full-spectrum services—including consulting, design, project, and technical management—on infrastructure projects like airports, bridges, metros, hydropower plants, tunnels, and pipelines.
Combines centralized domain expertise in areas like hydropower and transportation with agile local teams executing on-the-ground.
Typical assignments include multi-continent infrastructure developments, such as airport expansions, metro systems, and hydropower plants.
Operates under the Pini Group umbrella in certain regions, expanding its reach through established subsidiaries.
Unusual fact: the firm thrives on a 'glocal' model—melding global best practices with local entrepreneurial autonomy.

Culture + Values

Our culture values innovation, collaboration, and empowers every voice, nurturing individual strengths.
Built on trust and accountability, we’re agile and growth‑focused, driving sustainable success.
Respect
Personalized: we live our values and our corporate culture first‑hand.
True to the motto “close to people”: we live the “you” culture internally.
Competent & ambitious: we operate with a focus on success.
Collaborative: we believe in teamwork and build on everyone's strengths.
Committed: we encourage and support our colleagues by offering them targeted training.

Environment + Sustainability

Engaged with Swisscleantech to ensure a climate-friendly and sustainable economy aimed at a CO₂-neutral Switzerland.
Everyday office operations follow 'be innovative – avoid and reduce' with five principles: sustainable stationery, recycled paper, reduced paper consumption, energy saving, sustainable mobility.
Focused measures to increase energy efficiency and reduce CO₂ as the main greenhouse gas in daily work.
Corporate responsibility anchored by 'Protection of the Environment' as a core pillar alongside ethics and social performance.

Inclusion & Diversity

Defines three CSR focal points: Ethics & Business Integrity; Protection of the Environment; Social Performance.
No publicly disclosed DEI strategy, goals, targets or gender-related statistics found on official channels.

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About Us

Careers

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