Associate Project Director

At UNS, we are seeking an Associate Project Director with a strong architectural background and proven expertise in leading LDC contracts to co-lead high-profile projects in KSA. This senior-level role combines leadership in projects and business management with a strong focus on LDC and site supervision. The ideal candidate will have a successful regional track record delivering large-scale developments across the GCC.

Responsibilities

Project and Design Leadership

• Lead and manage large-scale, high-profile architectural projects from inception to completion.

• Maintain technical design quality, executing extensive drawing/document reviews with a dedicated team.

• Mentor and instruct team members on design requirements, schedules, cost estimates, and more.

• Ensure compliance with project standards and quality management (QA/QC), meeting technical quality, reliability, schedule, and cost requirements.

• Prepare and execute Project Management Plans, including Work Plans, Risk Management Plans, Safety Plans, Quality Plans, and Communications Plans.

• Define and verify project scope with clients, monitoring and controlling changes throughout the project lifecycle.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across design, engineering, and construction.

Operational, Programme, Planning, and Budget Management

• Prepare and manage complex project programs and contracts.

• Manage project budgets, resources, and timelines to meet commercial outcomes.

• Ensure contract terms are followed and manage scope changes effectively.

• Oversee financial and operational strategies to ensure project success.

• Actively lead project planning, resourcing, staffing, supply, and subcontract management.

• Review engineering, construction, and procurement schedules to ensure compliance with project plans.

• Prepare monthly project reports and contribute to stakeholder reporting.

Client Relationships & Business Development

• Represent UNS in communications with clients, sub-contractors, and joint venture partners.

• Elevate UNS by differentiating our work, technology, and client experience.

• Lead business development efforts, including proposal preparation and client presentations.

• Build mutually beneficial internal and external client relationships.

• Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture based on respect and support.

Supervision (if in construction stage)

• Lead the project supervision team to ensure the supervision scope is fully executed, deliverables are submitted on schedule, and client expectations are met.