Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer (COO) Main Contractor | Luxury Hotel Projects Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Role Purpose The COO leads the full operational performance of the company, ensuring flawless delivery of world-class luxury hotel developments in Saudi Arabia. The role translates corporate strategy into execution excellence, driving safety, quality, profitability, and schedule certainty across all projects while positioning the business as a premier hospitality contractor under Vision 2030. Key Accountabilities • Own end-to-end operations: construction, engineering, procurement, commercial, HSE, and quality. • Deliver multiple high-value luxury hotel projects to international brand standards, on time and on budget. • Drive margin improvement, cost control, cash flow, and disciplined risk management. • Act as senior operational interface with clients, hotel operators, consultants, and authorities. • Enforce best-in-class HSE, quality, and governance frameworks with zero-compromise standards. • Build and lead elite project leadership teams; embed performance culture and accountability. Experience & Credentials • Degree in Engineering or Construction Management (Master’s preferred). • 25+ years in major contracting, including executive leadership roles. • Proven delivery of luxury hospitality / high-end mixed-use projects in the GCC. • Deep knowledge of Saudi construction regulations, contracting models, and stakeholder landscape. • Track record of scaling operations and delivering complex, brand-critical projects. Profile A decisive, commercially astute construction leader with exceptional judgment, executive presence, and the ability to consistently deliver landmark projects at the highest global standards. Show more Show less

Degree in Engineering or Construction Management (Master’s preferred). 25+ years in major contracting, including executive leadership roles. Proven delivery of luxury hospitality / high-end mixed-use projects in the GCC. Deep knowledge of Saudi construction regulations, contracting models, and stakeholder landscape. Track record of scaling operations and delivering complex, brand-critical projects.

Own end-to-end operations: construction, engineering, procurement, commercial, HSE, and quality. Deliver multiple high-value luxury hotel projects to international brand standards, on time and on budget. Drive margin improvement, cost control, cash flow, and disciplined risk management. Act as senior operational interface with clients, hotel operators, consultants, and authorities. Enforce best-in-class HSE, quality, and governance frameworks with zero-compromise standards. Build and lead elite project leadership teams; embed performance culture and accountability.