Deputy Project Director – HVAC Full Time NEW

About the Role

The Deputy Project Director – HVAC is a key leadership role, based in either Jeddah or Riyadh, responsible for driving the strategic direction, governance, and execution excellence of the projects business across KSA. The role oversees a diverse portfolio, including chiller replacement programs, HVAC retrofits, VRV system supply and installation, and turnkey EPC projects

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This position ensures full lifecycle ownership from sales handover through execution to final closeout, while delivering sustainable profitability, operational efficiency, and high levels of client satisfaction. It also plays a critical role in scaling the projects organization, strengthening governance, and embedding best-in-class project management practices aligned with global standards of Daiki

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How You Will Make an Imp

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ct You will lead the transformation and delivery of the projects business across KSA by driving operational excellence, strengthening governance, and ensuring profitable, on-time project execution across the following are

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Strategic Leadership & Govern

• anceDefine and drive the national project execution strategy in line with business objectives and profitability targ
• ets.Establish and enforce standardized project management frameworks, governance models, and operating procedu
• res.Ensure alignment with global standards and best practices of Dai
• kin.Lead the adoption of digital tools to enhance planning, reporting, and performance visibil

ity.
Portfolio & Program Manag

• ementLead and optimize the nationwide project portfolio, ensuring effective prioritization and resource alloca
• tion.Oversee major programs including chiller replacements, HVAC retrofits, VRV systems, and turnkey EPC proj
• ects.Ensure consistent delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to defined quality stand
• ards.Identify portfolio risks and implement proactive mitigation and recovery p

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Financial & Commercial Lead

• ershipOwn full P&L responsibility for the projects div
• ision.Drive revenue growth, margin improvement, and cost control across all pro
• jects.Approve and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and financial perfor
• mance.Lead contract management, including variations, claims, and dispute resol
• ution.Strengthen cash flow through effective billing, collections, and cost manag

ement.
Operational Excellence & Delivery Perf

• ormanceStandardize execution methodologies across all regions to ensure consistency and effi
• ciency.Drive continuous improvement in productivity, cost efficiency, and delivery tim
• elines.Implement and track KPIs using real-time performance dash
• boards.Ensure full compliance with quality standards, local regulations, and HSE requir

ements.
Team Leadership & Capability

• BuildingLead, develop, and mentor a high-performing team of project managers, engineers, and suppor
• t staff.Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and performance exc
• ellence.Identify capability gaps and implement targeted training and succession p
• lanning.Strengthen collaboration across sales, engineering, procurement, and servic

e teams.
Client & Stakeholder E

• ngagementAct as the executive point of contact for key clients, consultants, and government stak
• eholders.Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic customers and
• partners.Support pre-award activities, including tenders and technical/commercial a
• lignment.Drive client satisfaction to secure repeat business and long-term part

nerships.
Risk, Compliance & Quality

• AssuranceEstablish and implement robust project risk management f
• rameworks.Ensure compliance with contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements a
• cross KSA.Oversee quality assurance and quality control throughout all proje
• ct phases.Lead the resolution of critical issues, escalations, and recov

ery plans.
Project Closeout & Continuous

• ImprovementEnsure structured project closeout, including documentation and financial reco
• nciliation.Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and improveme
• nt actions.Drive continuous improvement and standardization across future projec

t delivery.
What You Nee

• d to Succeed
  Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (master’s degree or MBA is a
• n advantage).Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in HVAC project management, including at least 5 years in senior lead
• ership roles.Proven track record in managing large-scale, multi-site turnkey and
• EPC projects.Strong technical expertise in HVAC systems, including chillers, VRV/VRF technologies, and retrof
• it solutions.Deep knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMBOK or
• equivalent).Strong financial acumen with demonstrated P&L ownership and commercial decision-makin
• g experience.Extensive experience in the KSA market with solid understanding of local regulations, standards, and client

expectations.
Cor

• e CompetenciesStrategic Leadership &a
• mp; Execution.Portfolio & Progr
• am Management.Financial & Comm
• ercial Acumen.Operation
• al Excellence.Stakeholder & Clie
• nt Management.Risk & Contra
• ct Management.Team Leadership & Talen

t Development.