Project Director – Construction Supervision

Role Overview

Project Director – Construction Supervision with Surbana Jurong Group for major infrastructure projects across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Company Overview

Surbana Jurong Group is a leading global urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting firm with 16,500+ professionals across 40+ countries. The firm delivers integrated solutions across the entire project lifecycle—from planning and design to delivery and asset management, with strong presence across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond. Middle East operations continue to expand, supporting major infrastructure, transportation, energy, and development projects aligned with national visions and long-term growth strategies.

Role Purpose

Lead and oversee the delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects from inception through completion, providing strategic direction to multidisciplinary teams while serving as the primary client interface and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality, safety, and contractual standards.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead and oversee the delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects from inception through completion.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership to multidisciplinary project teams, including engineering, construction supervision, commercial, and project controls functions.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality, safety, and contractual requirements.
• Drive project excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives across project teams.

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Act as the primary client interface, maintaining strong relationships with clients, government authorities, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Manage client relationships and stakeholder engagement at senior levels.

Performance & Risk Management

• Monitor project performance, identify risks and opportunities, and implement mitigation strategies as required.

Contract & Commercial Management

• Oversee contract administration, commercial management, and claims resolution activities.
• Maintain strong understanding of contract administration and commercial management.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and governance requirements.

Business Development

• Support business development activities, including client engagement, proposals, and strategic growth initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline; Master's Degree preferred.
• Minimum 20+ years of experience in the delivery of major infrastructure projects, including significant experience in construction supervision and project leadership roles.
• Proven track record of successfully leading large, complex infrastructure projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Extensive experience managing client relationships and stakeholder engagement at senior levels.
• Experience working within international consultancy environments is highly desirable.
• GCC and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia project experience is strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of project management, construction supervision, contract administration, commercial management, and project controls.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, Chartership, or equivalent are advantageous.

Additional Information

• Recruitment is handled by the internal Talent Acquisition Team; external agencies should not submit candidates.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.