Executive Director, Public Works and Initiatives Execution

COMPANY OVERVIEW                                                                            

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.

As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.

Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you!

ROLE OVERVIEW

• Responsible for the overall planning and execution/construction projects under NEOM Operation (mid & Small).
• Provides leadership of strategic projects planning and implementation the project development and execution servicing NEOM Operations Sector.
• Provides oversight of program implementation including all activities, outputs, and outcomes related to project management and administration, including reporting, budget development and monitoring, financial transactions, execution of project plans, and project performance.

REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

• Develops and lead a team of Project Managers, and professionals to successfully deliver variety complex type of projects within a live dynamic NEOM community environment.
• Ensure that all projects development and execution comply with Codes, Standards, Regulation, Guidelines, and Best Practices.
• Direct the planning and implementing of Various Business and Contracts Plans. Control and direct Budgeting activities, Expenditure.
• Monitor and control Contract administration (pre-Contract) and advise on all / any Contract Management matters.
• Attain department’s Business Goals and KPIs.
• Direct the Project Control activities including Minimization of Expenditures, Maximization of Productivity and Optimization of Costs,
• Facilitate the implementation and reporting of KPIs for Performance Management

ROLE COMPETENCIES & ACTIVITIES

The Executive Director, Public Work Initiative & Execution responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Ensure Main Contract and Subcontracts are correctly administered, including agreement to the variations to the scope of work.
• Oversees and directs the Development and Implement of Suitable Business Plans and Strategies, Procedures and Processes to Promote Attainment of the department and project Goals.
• Provides strategic leadership and technical, operational, financial, and managerial leadership for successful implementation of project activities.
• Work collaboratively with all departments within NEOM Operations to provide project development and execution support for fast-track projects.
• Oversees and directs the Management of Budgets, Control and Optimize Cost and Productivity, Minimize Operations Expenses, Minimize Time and Improve Goods and Services.
• Responsible for all capital and operational budgets and quality management / quality control for all projects executed by Public Works.
• Support the Public Works Function and Ensure Alignment with the Business Strategy and Model of NEOM Operations.
• Ensure Department is adequately Staffed with Suitable Resources (Personnel, Material, Equipment).
• Oversees and direct the Management of Contracts, Interpretation and Advice on Appropriate Action, Develop Tender Documents, Manpower Supply Contracts, Insurance Agreements, and Subcontracts and Manage Variations, Claims and Warranties.
• Ensure Compliance and Adherence to Laws, Regulations, Guidelines and Rules of NEOM’s and the Kingdom.
• Oversees and direct the Functions of Project Management.
• Achieve Client and Stakeholder Objectives.
• Direct and oversee the preparation of Executive Level Reporting, Presentations, Project Controls, Schedule Management.
• Oversees the selection and training of qualified program staff, assigning clear roles and responsibilities, providing effective supervision, and managing performance to ensure
• efficient operations.

Culture and Values

• Embrace NEOM’s culture and Values https://www.neom.com/en-us/about.
• Act with honesty and integrity by following best practices, and upholding the robust standards and expectations set out in NEOM’s Code of Conduct.
• Maintain fair, ethical and professional work practices in accordance with NEOM’s Values and Code of Conduct.
• Adhere to NEOM’s Policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with rules. 

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Excellent Management and Leadership Skills.
• Outstanding communication and Interpersonal Abilities.
• Experience in executive directorship role in large companies and on large projects.
• Experience in directing the Management of Various Types of Contracts.