
Neom
Façade Project Director
- Permanent
- Neom, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
- Urgent
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Job expiry date: 07/08/2025
Job overview
Date posted
23/06/2025
Location
Neom, Saudi Arabia
Salary
SAR 60,000 - 100,000 per month
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
Director
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
07/08/2025
Job description
The Façade Project Director at NEOM leads the planning, execution, and delivery of façade packages across large-scale high-rise, commercial, and infrastructure projects. This strategic role involves end-to-end management of façade systems—from early concept design through procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning—ensuring alignment with project budgets, schedules, and quality standards. The director collaborates closely with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver technically sound and aesthetically aligned façades. The position demands deep expertise in façade materials such as glass, aluminium, stone, and cladding, as well as a comprehensive understanding of international codes and standards including CWCT, ASTM, and EN. The role emphasizes strong leadership, risk management, construction sequencing, and cross-functional coordination to maintain quality and safety benchmarks. Responsibilities span from vendor assessment and procurement strategy to construction oversight and stakeholder engagement, positioning the Director as a key authority in façade execution within NEOM’s transformative vision for future urban development.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Lead and manage façade project teams from inception to completion
- Act as the key point of contact for all façade-related matters across multiple projects
- Provide strategic directions for façade engineering, procurement, and installation activities
- Oversee the design process ensuring alignment with aesthetic and technical performance standards
- Coordinate with architects, façade consultants, and structural engineers for system validation
- Collaborate with procurement teams to source materials and evaluate subcontractor capabilities
- Monitor on-site façade installation for adherence to safety and quality standards
- Resolve façade-related issues on-site with project managers and subcontractors
- Prepare and manage façade budgets, forecasts, and project schedules
- Track and report on progress, performance metrics, risks, and issues
- Ensure compliance with local building codes, fire safety, and environmental regulations
- Implement quality control systems for design, manufacturing, and installation
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors
- Participate in project meetings and present façade strategies and updates
Experience & skills
- Minimum 12 years experience in façade design, engineering, procurement, and construction
- Track record of delivering complex façade packages on high-rise, commercial, or public projects
- Extensive experience managing multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and consultants
- Deep understanding of façade systems, materials, and structural performance
- Familiarity with CWCT, ASTM, EN façade standards and international building codes
- Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project and Primavera
- Working knowledge of design software including AutoCAD, Revit, and Rhino
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
- PMP, RIBA, or equivalent designations preferred; safety certifications like OSHA or NEBOSH advantageous