Project Director - Construction

Duties & ResponsibilitiesStrategic & Executive Leadership

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for construction projects or programs
• Ensure projects align with company objectives, client requirements, and contractual obligations
• Serve as the senior authority for major project decisions

Project Governance & Oversight

• Establish project execution plans, policies, and procedures
• Oversee Project Managers, Construction Managers, and senior site staff
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact with clients, consultants, investors, and regulatory bodies
• Lead high-level meetings, negotiations, and progress reviews
• Manage client expectations and resolve escalated issues or disputes

Financial & Commercial Management

• Oversee project budgets, cash flow, cost controls, and financial reporting
• Approve major expenditures, variations, and claims
• Manage contracts, subcontracts, and commercial risk

Planning & Schedule Control

• Ensure robust project planning, scheduling, and sequencing
• Review and approve baseline schedules and recovery plans
• Monitor progress and direct corrective actions when delays occur

Risk, Safety & Compliance

• Identify and manage project-level and program-level risks
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations
• Promote a strong safety culture and enforce safety performance standards

Quality Management

• Ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, and standards
• Oversee quality assurance and quality control systems
• Approve inspections, testing plans, and final acceptance of works

Design & Technical Coordination

• Oversee coordination between design teams, consultants, and construction teams
• Ensure constructability, value engineering, and design compliance
• Approve major design changes and technical solutions

Procurement & Supply Chain

• Oversee procurement strategies and vendor selection
• Approve key suppliers and subcontractors
• Monitor material availability, logistics, and supply chain risks

Change & Claims Management

• Review and approve change orders and contract variations
• Manage claims, disputes, and negotiations in coordination with legal teams
• Protect the company’s contractual and financial interests

Team Leadership & Performance

• Lead, mentor, and evaluate project management and site leadership teams
• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and performance excellence
• Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles impacting delivery

Reporting & Close-Out

• Provide regular progress, cost, and risk reports to executive management
• Ensure proper project close-out, commissioning, handover, and documentation
• Capture lessons learned and implement continuous improvement

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED25,000.00 - AED30,000.00 per month