The Deputy Project Director will support the Project Director in the
strategic leadership and delivery of a mega development project
, ensuring successful execution across planning, design, procurement, construction, and handover phases. This role requires deep experience in managing
large, complex, multi-stakeholder projects
, providing governance, coordination, and operational oversight to achieve project objectives in line with scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
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Assist the Project Director in overall project governance, strategy, and decision-making.
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Provide leadership across multiple project workstreams, packages, and interfaces.
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Oversee project execution to ensure alignment with approved master plans, schedules, and budgets.
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Coordinate with developers, government entities, authorities, consultants, PMCs, and contractors.
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Monitor project controls including cost, schedule, risk, and change management.
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Review and approve key project deliverables, design packages, procurement strategies, and construction plans.
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Support contract administration, claims management, and dispute resolution.
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Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, permits, and authority requirements.
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Champion health, safety, sustainability, and quality standards across the project.
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Lead executive-level meetings, progress reviews, and reporting to senior stakeholders.
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Act as Project Director in their absence, with full authority as required.
Experience Requirements
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25+ years
of experience in major construction or development projects.
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Proven experience on mega or giga-scale developments
(mixed-use, infrastructure, urban, or master-planned projects).
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Experience working with
developers, PMCs, or EPC organizations
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Demonstrated capability managing multiple contracts, packages, and stakeholder groups.
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Local Experience in Egypt is a must
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Fluency in Arabic & English language is a must
Benefits
Competitive package
Accommodation + Transportation are provided