Project Director
Core
Executive leadership and strategic management of large-scale infrastructure projects from commencement through handover, ensuring delivery within budget, schedule, and quality standards.
Role type
Senior IC Project Director (Infrastructure)
Builds
Large-scale infrastructure assets including roads, utilities, drainage, transportation, and public realm
Domain
Infrastructure construction and engineering
Required skills
Strategic project leadership, contract administration (FIDIC), stakeholder management, multidisciplinary team leadership, risk management, commercial oversight, technical compliance, resource optimization
Preferred skills
Master's in Engineering/Construction Management, Chartered Engineer (CEng), PE, PMP, experience with UAE government authorities
Technologies
Primavera P6, BIM, digital construction platforms, executive reporting tools
Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for project delivery; Serve as primary executive representative to clients and government authorities; Oversee engineering design coordination and construction supervision; Manage contract administration, variations, and commercial risks; Establish governance frameworks for quality, safety, and risk; Lead and mentor multidisciplinary project teams; Report project status and strategic recommendations to senior management
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC