Project Director (Fit-out)

MOBCO Construction is seeking a highly experienced Project Director with strong expertise in finishing works and fit-out to lead the delivery of major construction projects in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing high-end finishing and fit-out works for mosques, luxury hotels, high-rise towers, and other prestigious developments. The candidate must demonstrate a strong track record of delivering complex projects to the highest standards of quality, workmanship, schedule, and budget. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage all project activities, with a strong focus on finishing works, interior fit-out, and final handover. • Oversee the execution of mosque, hotel, and high-rise tower projects, ensuring high-quality finishes and compliance with approved designs. • Direct project managers, construction teams, subcontractors, consultants, and specialist fit-out contractors. • Coordinate architectural, structural, MEP, interior design, and finishing activities to ensure seamless project execution. • Monitor project schedules, budgets, resources, productivity, and overall performance. • Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, HSE requirements, and applicable Saudi regulations. • Manage client relationships, consultant coordination, technical issues, variations, and project risks. • Oversee snagging, testing, commissioning, defect rectification, and final project handover. • Drive timely decision-making and resolve site challenges to maintain project progress and quality. • Ensure effective commercial management, cost control, and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture; a Master’s degree is an advantage. • Minimum 25 years of construction industry experience, with substantial experience in senior project leadership roles. • Strong and demonstrable expertise in finishing works, interior fit-out, and high-quality architectural finishes. • Proven experience delivering major mosque, luxury hotel, or high-rise tower projects. • Experience managing large-scale, complex construction projects, preferably in Saudi Arabia. • Strong knowledge of finishing materials, construction methodologies, interior specifications, quality assurance, and fit-out execution. • Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, specialist subcontractors, consultants, and client representatives. • Strong understanding of project planning, cost control, contracts, procurement, and project management systems. • Familiarity with Saudi building regulations, local construction practices, and international quality standards. • Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. • PMP certification or an equivalent project management qualification is an advantage. • Must be based in Riyadh or available to relocate to Riyadh. Show more Show less

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture; a Master’s degree is an advantage. Minimum 25 years of construction industry experience, with substantial experience in senior project leadership roles. Strong and demonstrable expertise in finishing works, interior fit-out, and high-quality architectural finishes. Proven experience delivering major mosque, luxury hotel, or high-rise tower projects. Experience managing large-scale, complex construction projects, preferably in Saudi Arabia. Strong knowledge of finishing materials, construction methodologies, interior specifications, quality assurance, and fit-out execution. Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, specialist subcontractors, consultants, and client representatives. Strong understanding of project planning, cost control, contracts, procurement, and project management systems. Familiarity with Saudi building regulations, local construction practices, and international quality standards. Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. PMP certification or an equivalent project management qualification is an advantage. Must be based in Riyadh or available to relocate to Riyadh.

Lead and manage all project activities, with a strong focus on finishing works, interior fit-out, and final handover. Oversee the execution of mosque, hotel, and high-rise tower projects, ensuring high-quality finishes and compliance with approved designs. Direct project managers, construction teams, subcontractors, consultants, and specialist fit-out contractors. Coordinate architectural, structural, MEP, interior design, and finishing activities to ensure seamless project execution. Monitor project schedules, budgets, resources, productivity, and overall performance. Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, HSE requirements, and applicable Saudi regulations. Manage client relationships, consultant coordination, technical issues, variations, and project risks. Oversee snagging, testing, commissioning, defect rectification, and final project handover. Drive timely decision-making and resolve site challenges to maintain project progress and quality. Ensure effective commercial management, cost control, and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.