Project Director - Construction Management & Supervision - 100% (m/f)
ARX Group
- Riyadh
- Permanent
- Full-time
digital innovation, environment, equipment,
geology, geotechnics, hydropower, metros,
nuclear plants, oil & gas, pipelines, ports,
railways, river engineering, roads, traffic,
tunnels, and water/wastewater treatment.With offices across Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania, our agile task force combines global expertise with local know-how. The result is our uniquely "glocal" approach, which allows us to meet the specific needs of each community while incorporating international best practices. At ARX, smart minds strive for a sustainable future, transforming communities one innovative project at a time.People are the heart and soul of ARX. We are a home for innovators, visionaries, and experts to develop talents, launch careers, and collaborate with fellow specialists. ARX values individuals. Believing their brilliance and determination will provide solutions to tomorrow's challenges, we welcome professionals who will both benefit from and enrich our team.ARX, marks a significant expansion into the Middle East with its offices in UAE and KSA. This underscores our dedication to innovation and engineering excellence, bolstering our position in the dynamic GCC market.For our office in Riyadh, we are looking forProject Director - Construction Management & Supervision - 100% (m/f)The Ideal Candidate will have a proven track record in leading large-scale transportation infrastructure construction supervision projects, with deep technical expertise across multiple engineering disciplines. They will be responsible for ensuring that construction works comply with design intent, technical specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements. With extensive site-based leadership experience, the candidate will oversee project execution, resolve complex technical challenges, and guide ARX's supervision teams toward successful delivery.Responsibilities:
- Direct and manage all aspects of construction supervision on major projects from mobilization to handover.
- Oversee daily site operations, ensuring compliance with contract documents, design drawings, and technical specifications
- Lead multidisciplinary supervision teams (civil, structural, architectural, MEP, and specialist engineers/inspectors).
- Review and approve shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and inspection requests.
- Monitor contractors' performance against schedules, budgets, and quality benchmarks.
- Identify technical risks, propose solutions, and resolve site-related issues in coordination with design and client teams.
- Ensure strict implementation of QA/QC procedures and international construction standards.
- Enforce health, safety, and environmental policies, ensuring compliance with Saudi regulations.
- Chair technical and progress meetings with contractors, consultants, and client representatives.
- Prepare and review technical reports, progress updates, and recommendations to clients.
- Support contract administration, including claims evaluation, variation assessments, and change orders.
- Mentor and develop resident engineers, discipline leads, and inspectors to enhance team technical capability.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline (Master's degree a plus).
- Minimum 15 years of construction supervision experience, with at least 5 years in senior management roles on large-scale projects in Saudi Arabia or the GCC
- Strong expertise in site supervision, construction methodologies, and technical problem-solving.
- In-depth knowledge of FIDIC and consultancy-based supervision contracts.
- Proficiency in construction management tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, Aconex, etc.
- Excellent command of construction codes, standards, and best practices.
- Strong leadership in site-based environments with the ability to direct large supervision teams.
- Effective communication and decision-making under high-pressure conditions.
- Proven ability to enforce quality, safety, and technical compliance.
- Certifications (Preferred): PMP, PE, or Chartered Engineer status.
- Prior experience with giga-projects and infrastructure developments in Saudi Arabia (e.g., NEOM, Red Sea, Diriyah).
- Strong contractual awareness to support claims, disputes, and risk management.
- Middle East Experience Mandatory
- Opportunity to collaborate with a forward-thinking, synergistic, and innovative team.
- Exposure to cutting-edge projects driving Middle East / North African regions development.
- Personalized professional growth and developmental avenues tailored to your career aspirations.