Associate Director - Construction

Job Purpose

Associate Director (Construction)

To enhance and support the Construction function through managing and leading employees, monitoring the scope of work for different construction activities, ensuring progress through monitoring project evolution and contractor performance to ensure high-end and on-time delivery.

Job Responsibilities - Leadership

Strategic Contribution 
• Assist with the implementation of the annual business plan and targets and execute the strategic agenda of the Construction function to deliver RSG vision and mission. 
• Ensure that the strategy is translated into operational business plans for the Construction function and monitor the performance and execution of those plans in order to achieve functional objectives and deliver the company’s strategy. 

Leadership 
• Coordinate the activities of the construction team to ensure that all work is carried out efficiently, in line with the strategic project management plans, policies and procedures. 
• Manage the team by setting priorities and objectives, managing performance, and providing ongoing feedback and coaching to meet the functional challenges and goals. 
• Serve as a role model to ensure employees’ awareness and commitment to TRSDC vision, mission, values, fundamentals and corporate strategy to establish a highly engaged and motivated human resources, and continuously improve performance. 

Budget 
• Contribute to the preparation of the functional budget and monitor financial performance versus the budget so that the business is aware of anticipated costs/revenues, areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified, and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalized upon.

Job Responsibilities - Functional

Construction Management 
• Explain for the contractor the construction planning package, monitor subsequent progress against that plan, and ensure that corrective action is agreed and implemented at the appropriate level where variations from plan occur. 
• Define qualification of the workforce needed, based on the upcoming construction phase of each dedicated program, to avoid the shortage of employees and to ensure on-time delivery. 
• Lead on-site employees and ensure that each one is executing proper tasks. Give direction when needed for consultant and contractor regarding project management, and project deliverable to ensure on-time delivery. 
• Take part in all meetings concerning project management, maintain constant awareness to ensure approved requirement regarding site condition, coordinate with project managers to monitor work evolution, give recommendations concerning the construction works and discuss site issues with contractors to ensure compliance with tender documents and timelines. 
• Conduct site inspections and record comments on issues and follow-ups, provide guidance and recommendation for Construction and Project Director to ensure that work is executed in line with approved specifications, the project is progressing according to schedule and the appropriate resources are allocated in line with the contractual agreement. 
• Lead Project Managers meetings, where Construction Associate Director gives recommendations, discuss site issues and try to figure out solutions, record Project Managers needs and recommendations, and schedule works for upcoming weeks to ensure work efficiency on-site and on-time delivery. 
• Report the project risks presented by the contractors and consultants or due to the quality of raw materials, untimely sourcing, delivery and cost of items procured etc. to institute risk avoidance, risk mitigation or risk-sharing measures.

Job Responsibilities - Organizational

Policies, Systems, Processes, Procedures, Standards and Reports
• Follow all relevant functional policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions to ensure that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely functional MIS statements and reports to meet corporate and functional requirements, policies and standards.

Safety, Quality and Environment
• Apply safety, quality and environmental management policies, procedures and controls to ensure employee safety, legislative compliance, delivery of high-quality products/service and a responsible environmental attitude.

Continuous Improvement
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of the department's systems, processes and practices considering ‘international best practice’, improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement.

Job Stakeholders - Internal

Job Stakeholders - External

Job Requirements - Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
• Proven 18 years experience in Construction management with a focus on hospitality or major buildings projects.
• Experience working with top-tier contracting companies or global consulting firms is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with project management software and tools.
• PMP certification or similar credentials are a plus.

Job Requirements - Skills

• Leadership 
• Time Management 
• Team Building 
• Project Management

Job Context

• Construction Associate Director will primarily be based in Umluj , KSA. This is 100% remote site based role