JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
Westlakes Recruit is currently recruiting for an Project Director - MMC - Residential & Hotels to support the NEOM The Line project on a permanent basis in KSA.
Role Overview
The Project Director - MMC is responsible for managing all pre- and post-construction activities related to 2D and 3D modular manufacturing, installation, and commissioning. The primary focus is on residential assets within City Built Infrastructure. This role requires a deep understanding of volumetric manufacturing, including flow line and cellular manufacturing, to achieve high pre-manufactured value (PMV) across diverse, premium-quality residential projects.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership:
- Oversee and lead manufacturing, installation, and commissioning activities to align with cost and programme objectives.
- Provide leadership and mentoring to engineers and project managers.
Design & Procurement Integration:
- Collaborate during design phases to ensure alignment with design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA) principles.
- Align design outputs with procurement strategies to create supply chain ecosystems for sub-assemblies and finished products.
Manufacturing Expertise:
- Apply principles such as Kaizen, lean manufacturing, DFMA, BOMs, and MRP systems.
- Develop and implement work package plans for seamless project delivery.
Stakeholder Management:
- Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across a multi-faceted organization.
- Develop and execute stakeholder engagement plans to manage expectations and deliverables.
Quality Assurance:
- Work with QC/QA teams to ensure compliance with standards using digital tools like BIM360 and COBie for inspection and testing.
Risk Management:
- Identify and mitigate risks in collaboration with the wider project team.
Rewards and Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Comprehensive medical and life insurance coverage.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus scheme.
- Annual flight allowance to the point of origin.
- Employee Wellbeing Programme offering 24/7 advice on financial, legal, and family care, along with personal health and fitness consultations.
Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:- Demonstrated expertise in volumetric manufacturing and advanced manufacturing principles for premium residential projects.
- Strong ability to manage multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Proactive leadership qualities with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Proven track record in delivering large, complex projects as a Project Lead or Director.
- Experience in building and leading multidisciplinary teams.
- Delivery-focused with excellent communication skills to articulate goals and objectives.
- Familiarity with Saudi Arabia's construction sector is preferred but not essential.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Proficiency in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) services.
- 25+ years of direct experience in consultancy and construction for mega-scale MEP projects.
- 10+ years of experience in design review, project management, and consultancy for large MEP projects.
Salary:
SAR
70,000 to 74,000
per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Westlakes Recruit is an independently owned UK & Dubai recruitment consultancy focused on the Engineering and Construction industries highly regulated sectors.
We are a fast growing business with a steadfast strategy of discipline led recruitment, structured around three core areas: • Project Controls – planning, cost, estimating, risk • Professional Services - Engineering & Technical, Project & Programme Management, HSEQ • Commercial services and Construction Claims – Commercial, Procurement, Delay and Quantum Analysts
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