About Qiddiya

Qiddiya | القدية is developing Saudi Arabia's future capital of entertainment, sports, and culture, a 360 km2 mega-project located just outside Riyadh. This initiative encompasses a wide range of facilities, from F1-grade racetracks and theme parks to stadiums and performance venues, representing a national transformation. As construction accelerates, Qiddiya is seeking ambitious talent to contribute to shaping this iconic destination.

The Opportunity: Director - Delivery

Qiddiya is seeking a Director - Delivery to take full developer-side accountability for the end-to-end project delivery of large-scale hospitality developments. This full-time role involves overseeing a portfolio of ultra-luxury, luxury, and mid-scale hotel assets delivered through multiple construction contracts. The Director will provide clear direction to delivery partners, construction supervision consultants, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality, brand compliance, and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the delivery of hospitality projects, ensuring alignment with Qiddiya's strategic objectives and standards.
• Develop and implement delivery strategies, schedules, and budgets, aligning with operator timelines, pre-opening requirements, and market positioning.
• Oversee coordination across design, engineering, construction, procurement, and operator teams for seamless execution and timely issue resolution.
• Act as the primary interface with hotel operators and brand representatives, ensuring operator requirements are embedded, validated, and fully compliant with brand standards and operational expectations.
• Define and lead contracting and procurement strategies, including work packaging (core & shell, fit-out, FF&E, OS&E), tendering, contractor selection, and contract award.
• Ensure full compliance with operator brand standards, including review and approval of mock-ups, prototypes, and key guest-facing areas (rooms, public spaces, F&B outlets).
• Monitor project performance, proactively manage risks, delays, and contractor claims, implementing mitigation strategies to protect programme, cost, and opening dates.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, with a particular focus on hospitality-specific standards and approvals.
• Hold full accountability for cost, cash flow, and commercial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, change management, claims resolution, and final account close-out.
• Lead project close-out, testing and commissioning, authority approvals, and handover to operations, ensuring hospitality assets are fully ready for occupancy and long-term operation.
• Lead integration of pre-opening activities with operators, ensuring a seamless transition from construction completion to operational launch, including soft opening readiness and guest experience validation.
• Prepare comprehensive project reports and present updates to senior management and stakeholders.
• Promote innovation, sustainability, and best practices in hospitality delivery, aligned with Qiddiya's vision.

Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in project or construction management, with a strong focus on large-scale hospitality developments.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a high-performance, collaborative delivery culture aligned with Qiddiya's values, safety commitments, and long-term vision.
• Proven experience in mentoring and guiding junior staff in Project/Construction Management.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, offering the opportunity to contribute to a project of national significance within the entertainment, sports, and culture industry.

Join Qiddiya

If you are driven by scale, impact, and the chance to build something iconic from the ground up, Qiddiya invites you to apply.