Project Management Director

Job Title: Project Management Director

Department: Project Management

Direct Supervisor: Chairman of the Board

Job Level: Senior Executive Management

Workplace: Head Office and Project Sites

Direct Subordinates: Project Managers | Operations Manager | Site Managers | Planning Managers | Technical Office Managers | Project Engineers

Overall Job Objective:

Lead, manage, and direct all the company's construction and investment projects and ensure their execution in accordance with approved strategic plans, achieving the highest levels of quality, operational efficiency, and adherence to established schedules and budgets. This is done through developing project management methodologies, supervising project team performance, maximizing resource utilization, managing risks, and achieving the company's commercial and investment objectives.

The Project Management Director is responsible for translating the company's strategy into executive project plans, ensuring integration between technical, administrative, financial, and operational aspects to achieve sustainable growth and competitive excellence for the company.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

First: Strategic Leadership for Project Management

- Develop the project management strategy in alignment with the company's vision and goals.

- Prepare annual operational plans for the Project Management Department.

- Develop project management policies, procedures, and methodologies.

- Build an integrated system for project performance monitoring.

- Lead the transition towards implementing global best practices in project management.

- Ensure project objectives are met in terms of time, cost, and quality.

Second: Project Portfolio Management

- Fully supervise all existing and future projects of the company.

- Review project plans and approve execution methodologies.

- Prioritize projects according to strategic importance and economic return.

- Monitor project progress and analyze variances.

- Submit regular reports to senior management regarding project status.

- Propose corrective actions to ensure targets are met.

Third: Supervision of Project Managers

- Direct and support project managers to achieve their goals.

- Approve project management plans.

- Evaluate the performance of project managers and project teams.

- Develop the capabilities of engineering and administrative staff.

- Ensure compliance with company procedures in project management.

- Resolve problems and challenges that exceed the authority of project managers.

Fourth: Planning and Scheduling

- Review and approve master project schedules.

- Ensure the use of planning and monitoring tools such as:

Primavera P6

MS Project

Project management systems

- Monitor actual progress percentages compared to planned progress.

- Analyze causes of delays and develop recovery plans.

- Ensure adherence to contractual deadlines.

Fifth: Cost and Budget Management

- Supervise the preparation of project budgets.

- Monitor the financial performance of projects.

- Monitor variances between planned and actual costs.

- Ensure optimal utilization of resources.

- Coordinate with the Finance Department to monitor profitability.

- Support the preparation of feasibility studies and financial evaluation for investment projects.

Sixth: Contract and Claims Management

- Review main project contracts.

- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

- Follow up on change orders and claims.

- Manage contractual risks.

- Coordinate with the Legal and Contracts Departments.

- Protect the company's contractual interests.

Seventh: Operations and Execution Management

- Supervise the Operations Manager to ensure the readiness of operational resources.

- Ensure the availability of equipment, machinery, and human resources for projects.

- Monitor operational efficiency on sites.

- Improve productivity and minimize waste.

- Address operational obstacles.

Eighth: Quality and Safety Management

- Ensure the implementation of quality systems in projects.

- Follow up on quality control plans.

- Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

- Review accident and violation reports.

- Promote a culture of quality and safety within projects.

Ninth: Risk Management

- Establish a project risk management system.

- Identify technical, financial, and contractual risks.

- Develop risk response plans.

- Follow up on the implementation of preventive measures.

- Submit risk reports to senior management.

Tenth: Business Development and Real Estate Investment

- Participate in evaluating new project opportunities.

- Support the preparation of technical and financial proposals for tenders.

- Provide technical opinion on investment projects.

- Assess the operational feasibility of real estate projects.

- Contribute to developing the company's real estate products and projects.

Eleventh: Stakeholder Management

Build effective relationships with:

- Clients

- Consultants

- Subcontractors

- Suppliers

- Government entities

- Strategic partners

- Manage key project meetings.

- Ensure effective communication among all parties.

Authorities

The Project Management Director is granted the following authorities:

- Approve project execution plans and schedules.

- Direct project managers and work teams.

- Approve resource allocation among projects.

- Request support from various departments.

- Review and approve periodic project reports.

- Propose hiring, transfer, and evaluation of reporting personnel.

- Halt any works violating specifications or safety requirements.

- Submit recommendations for contracting with contractors and suppliers.

- Approve corrective actions for projects.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Indicator | Target

Project completion rate according to schedule | ≥ 90%

Adherence to approved budgets | ≥ 95%

Percentage of profitable projects | Achieve financial target

Reduction of unjustified change orders | Annual reduction

Customer satisfaction | ≥ 90%

Adherence to quality standards | ≥ 95%

Accident rate in projects | Zero major accidents

Resource utilization efficiency | ≥ 90%

Accuracy of reporting and tracking | 100%

Work Relationships

Internal:

- Senior Management

- Finance Department

- Human Resources Department

- Procurement Department

- Contracts Department

- Quality and Safety Department

- Real Estate Investment and Development Department

External:

- Clients

- Consultants

- Subcontractors

- Suppliers

- Government entities