Deputy Project Director

Job description / Role

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration, through conceptualization, to realization of design or project delivery in the built and natural environments.

For over 50 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities. As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 200 International Design Firms; a Top 20 International PM firm; and 44th largest global architecture firm.

We draw from the expertise from over 60 nations, bringing experience from every major market of the globe. With over 2,500 multidisciplinary professionals and staff, we are an international professional consulting services firm.

We are now seeking an exceptional Deputy Project Director to join our award winning team based within our KSA Office in Jeddah.

Paramount to success within this varied role will include:
• Significant experience in Project Management and delivery of multi-disciplinary projects requiring interface and coordination between engineering, architecture, urban planning and client groups.
• Proven ability in leading and managing a team on large infrastructure mixed-use development projects and ensuring design deliverables achieve time, quality and budgetary targets.
• Significant knowledge and proven leadership experience gained from an engineering consultancy background, having managed construction projects along with a thorough knowledge of project management processes and systems.
• Capability in the preparation of contract (FIDIC) and tender documents for the specific projects identified as outcomes of the master planning process and overseeing the implementation of the project programme on behalf of the Client.
• Excellent communication skills along with the ability to develop and maintain successful client relationships.

Requirements

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that you will bring a minimum of 20 years career experience with a relevant Engineering Degree qualification.

Chartered status with and / or Professional Membership will be viewed favourably.

About the Company

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 57 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.

We invite you to join us.