project development director

LOBA GROUP

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 Job Title:
 
 Project Director &ndash; High-End Residential Developments
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Dubai, UAE
 
 
 
 Salary:
 
 Up to AED 50,000 per month + Package
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Role:
 
 
 
 An established and rapidly growing real estate developer in Dubai is seeking an experienced
 
 Project Director
 
 to oversee multiple luxury residential developments across the UAE. This is a senior leadership position responsible for driving delivery, ensuring quality, and maintaining the company&rsquo;s reputation for excellence within the high-end market.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Lead the full project lifecycle from pre-construction through to completion and handover.
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 Manage multiple development sites simultaneously, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
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 Oversee design management, procurement, and construction activities, liaising closely with consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
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 Implement strong project controls, reporting, and risk management processes.
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 Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance management to project teams.
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 Ensure adherence to local building codes, safety standards, and company policies.
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 Work closely with senior stakeholders to align project delivery with commercial and strategic objectives.
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 Requirements:
 
 
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 Minimum of 15 years&rsquo; experience in construction or development, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or Project Director role.
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 Proven track record delivering large-scale, high-end residential or mixed-use developments in the Middle East.
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 Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
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 Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
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 Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.
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 Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.
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 The Offer:
 
 
 
 This is a chance to join one of Dubai&rsquo;s most ambitious developers and lead a portfolio of premium projects that redefine modern luxury living. The company offers a highly competitive package, long-term career growth, and exposure to landmark developments shaping the city&rsquo;s skyline.
 
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Project Director

Job Title: Deputy Project DirectorDepartment: Project Management Reporting To: Project Director / Managing DirectorJob Purpose: The Deputy Project Director supports the Project Director in overseeing all phases of project execution, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and schedule. The role involves managing day-to-day operations, coordinating between departments, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and compliance standards.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assist the Project Director in planning, organizing, and managing all aspects of project execution.</li><li>Supervise project managers, engineers, and discipline leads to ensure smooth coordination and performance.</li><li>Review project schedules, progress reports, and cost control measures to ensure alignment with contractual requirements.</li><li>Identify potential risks or delays and implement corrective actions in consultation with the Project Director.</li><li>Support in stakeholder communication, including clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.</li><li>Participate in progress meetings, preparing presentations and updates for senior management and clients.</li><li>Oversee project quality assurance and safety compliance.</li><li>Manage procurement planning, resource allocation, and manpower mobilization.</li><li>Ensure documentation, change orders, and claims are properly reviewed and submitted.</li><li>Drive project performance and efficiency through strong leadership and team motivation.</li><li>Act as the Project Director in his/her absence and ensure continuity of project operations.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Skills:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline (Master&rsquo;s preferred).</li><li>Minimum 12&ndash;15 years of experience in project management, including 5 years in a senior leadership role.</li><li>Proven experience managing large-scale construction, infrastructure, or industrial projects.</li><li>Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.</li><li>Sound understanding of project planning, budgeting, and cost control.</li><li>Proficient in MS Office, Primavera, and project management software.</li><li>PMP or equivalent certification is an added advantage.</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Deputy Project Director

AtkinsRéalis

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 About AtkinsR&eacute;alis
 
 
 
 
 Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsR&eacute;alis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory &amp; environmental services, intelligent networks &amp; cybersecurity, design &amp; engineering, procurement, project &amp; construction management, operations &amp; maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.  News and information are available at
 
 www.atkinsrealis.com
 
 or follow us on
 
 LinkedIn
 
 .
 
 
 
 
 AtkinsR&eacute;alis
 
 are searching for a
 
 Project Director
 
 to join our team with experience of managing large-scale multi-disciplinary projects in Qatar and the GCC Region. The candidate is to have a minimum of 15 years&rsquo; experience with 8+ years within the Middle East.
 
 
 The Project Director will accountable for the overall project performance for projects that they are assigned. They will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of projects within the business. Their primary role is to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the Client's requirements. They are to work closely with the project team to establish project objectives, developing project plans, and coordinating activities between different teams to achieve project goals.
 
 
 The role requires extensive
 
 experience within the Leisure &amp; Entertainment sector relating to one of the following:
 
 
 
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 Cultural &amp; Civic Landmarks
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 High-Performance Sports &amp; Entertainment Venues
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 Motorsport or Automotive Facilities
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 The Project Director will also manage the project budget, including the allocation of resources, and monitor project progress to ensure that milestones are met. They are to liaise with Clients to manage their expectations, build relationships, and ensure that the projects align with the Clients&rsquo; needs.
 
 
 
 
 In addition to these responsibilities, the selected Candidate will be required to manage project risk, develop contingency plans, and ensure that health and safety standards are adhered to. They are responsible for managing project documentation, ensuring that projects are compliant with regulatory requirements, and maintaining AtkinsRealis&rsquo; project management methodology.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Project Delivery
 
 
 
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 Accountable for the end-to-end leadership, management and delivery of all aspects of the project. This includes project management, timeliness, quality, risk management, project financial performance and scope management of the projects, in line with the AtkinsRealis methodology.
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 Accountable for successful close out of commercial fee and contractual negotiations with the Client and their representative.
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 Accountable for the establishment of the project, including resourcing from Delivery Centres and Offices, project set up, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), program development, milestone establishment, scope changes and variations.
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 Demonstrate care about the well-being of themselves and others, through actively participating in and driving OHS activities.
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 Build and lead whole project delivery teams and work with the Discipline Leads to secure required resources.
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 Ensure project delivery activity is in line with Company standards and client expectations.
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 Ensure effective closeout and debrief occurs with Client, Client Relationship Executive (CRE), People Manager and Project Manager.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Financial Management
 
 
 
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 Accountable for the P&amp;L of the project
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 Have an excellent understanding of Risk and the need to use their commercial acumen.
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 Review and submit monthly project reports monitoring project performance.
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 Review Project budget at the start of the project.
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 Conduct Monthly Financial Review with the team and present to Senior Management.
 
 
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 Client Management
 
 
 
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 Manage contract matters with Client.
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 Escalate issues in a timely manner to the Project Review Board.
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 </ul>
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AKQA

<div>At AKQA, we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients.

The Delivery team are at the epicentre of all projects, ensuring they're delivered to the highest quality, on time, and that clients receive the greatest possible value from their investment

From our location in Dubai, AKQA offers our staff the opportunity to produce meaningful and award-winning work for world-class clients and brands. You will work in an environment which fosters a meritocratic culture and encourages ownership, you'll be liaising with bright minds across KSA, UAE and Egypt. You'll have the opportunity to learn and grow within a creative and innovative. team, with access to ongoing personal and professional development. At AKQA, we're committed to your career growth, as well as your work/life balance.

As a Project Director at AKQA, you will be responsible for the overall direction and management of projects exceeding &pound;1.5m, either independently or through designated Project Managers where appropriate. You will ensure consistency with corporate strategy, processes and client satisfaction. These projects should be delivered on time, on budget, to a high level of quality but importantly to achieve the established project success criteria and exceed client expectations. 


ROLE REQUIREMENTS
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<li>Responsible for the successful delivery of highly complex projects with revenue typically in excess of &pound;1.5m across large-scale project or multiple projects</li>
<li>Analyses and understands the project and its context within the client's business and how expected benefits can be enabled (indirect, direct, financial and non-financial.</li>
<li>Structure projects appropriately from the outset, selecting the best tools and processes to meet the project, team and client requirements.</li>
<li>Identify project risks and issues, ensuring effective mitigation and risk strategies are implemented.</li>
<li>Estimate and prepare strong proposals. Track and report financial status of projects against an agreed budget, using burn reports to monitor and proactively mitigate potential overruns, highlighting clearly to the Executive Delivery Director when an overrun is likely to occur.</li>
<li>Identify and successfully manage multiple suppliers, partners and senior clients expected to be at C level to ensure the best outcome for both clients and AKQA. Keep stakeholders informed of project progress at all times and manage expectations proactively. Work with Client Leads on delivering high scoring client satisfaction. Develop positive senior level relationships both internally and externally.</li>
<li>Take an active role in new business pitches.</li>
<li>Varying project methodologies along with their pros and cons. Able to strike a balance between pragmatic project delivery practices and by-the-book, 'ideal scenario' delivery.</li>
<li>Support the Executive Delivery Director in the recruitment, retention, review, motivation, training and mentoring of the Delivery team. Develop and deliver internal training courses. Contribute to the improvement of processes.</li></ul> 


QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS
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<li>Project management experience within the digital/creative industry.</li>
<li>Experience of project managing custom-designed, highly-complex full life-cycle projects in excess of &pound;1.5m.</li>
<li>Delivery of distributed development projects across multiple geographies is advantageous.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge and best practice approach for project management.</li>
<li>Experience of having adapted the delivery process around those required by a client.</li>
<li>Enough knowledge of SCRUM, DSDM, Kanban and Lean to have a debate with clients as to their merits and drawbacks.</li>
<li>Exceptional client management skills.</li>
<li>Strong organisational and planning skills.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills across all mediums &ndash; presentation, verbal, written; gaining the confidence of the business; credible and experienced at operating at C level.</li>
<li>Ability to build excellent relationships with peers and business counterparts, and the ability to achieve results under potentially difficult circumstances. Negotiates well, listens actively and makes compelling points.</li>
<li>Experience of mentoring and coaching.</li>
<li>Displays creative approach to problem-solving and project management in general.</li>
<li>Demonstrates excellent levels of quality and attention to detail.</li>
<li>Ability to make sound commercial and financial decisions, quickly understand problems, propose solutions and manage customer situations.</li>
<li>Ability to work well under pressure and to have an objective focused and positive approach, and be comfortable working independently, be self-motivated and self-driven.</li>
<li>Strong customer service ethos, a commitment to quality and the will to constantly drive improvements. Commitment to high standards of excellence and integrity.</li>
<li>Possess good business acumen and sound judgement. Be entrepreneurial, with a collaborative, supportive and team-based approach.</li>
</ul><div>
We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.</div></div>

TXM Solutions

<div>
 
 
 Project Director &ndash; Dubai
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Dubai, UAE
 
 
 
 Industry:
 
 Construction / Project Management
 
 
 
 Seniority Level:
 
 Director / Senior Management
 
 
 
 About the Role:
 
 
 
 We are seeking an accomplished
 
 Project Director
 
 to lead and manage multiple large-scale construction projects exceeding AED 1 billion in combined value. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across high-rise, residential, and commercial developments&mdash;ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to world-class quality and safety standards.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Lead the execution of several large construction projects across Dubai.
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 Manage multidisciplinary teams covering engineering, procurement, and construction.
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 Drive profitability through cost control, value engineering, and risk management.
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 Serve as the main point of contact for executive-level clients and stakeholders.
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 Ensure compliance with the highest standards of safety, quality, and sustainability.
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 Develop and implement project delivery strategies aligned with company objectives.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Performance Objectives:
 
 
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 Deliver 95%+ of projects on time and within approved budgets.
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 Maintain strong client satisfaction and stakeholder engagement.
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 Achieve zero lost-time safety incidents.
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 Ensure continuous process improvement and operational excellence.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Requirements:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Construction, or Business Management.
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 20+ years
 
 of construction industry experience, including
 
 12+ years
 
 in senior management roles.
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 Proven success delivering major projects valued at
 
 AED 1 billion+
 
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 Experience working with Tier-1 main contractors in the UAE or GCC.
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 Strong leadership, commercial, and client-relationship skills.
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 Expertise in programme management, financial control (P&amp;L), contracts, and risk management.
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 </ul>
 
 
 What We Offer:
 
 
 
 Join a market-leading construction organization delivering some of Dubai&rsquo;s most ambitious developments. You&rsquo;ll lead a high-performing team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the UAE&rsquo;s built environment.
 
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Mace Oman

Job Title Development Director - Mixed-Use Mega Projects Dubai Job Description Development Director - Mixed-Use Mega Projects Dubai Position Overview Mace is seeking a highly skilled Development Director to lead strategic development and delivery across a major portfolio of mixed-use projects in Dubai. This role involves shaping development strategies, managing financial performance, and ensuring seamless execution across all phases, from feasibility to disposal. It is a senior leadership role requiring strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management, and a proven track record in driving large-scale developments in the UAE. Job Details Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Construction Function: Business / Strategic Management Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full Time What You ll Do * Lead the development of strategies to identify and capitalize on new opportunities across a diverse portfolio. * Oversee financial and development appraisals, including feasibility studies and cash flow modeling. * Evaluate and negotiate development agreements, joint ventures, and investment structures to optimize risk allocation. * Secure competitive funding options and oversee due diligence processes for acquisitions. * Control development budgets, cost plans, and performance targets to maximize value delivery. * Partner with project management teams to ensure alignment across design, procurement, construction, and operations. * Drive leasing, pre-let strategies, and disposal plans to achieve strong commercial outcomes. * Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders, investors, landowners, and strategic partners. * Provide leadership in recruitment, coaching, and team development to support business growth. * Embed sustainability goals, focusing on carbon reduction initiatives throughout the delivery process. Ideal Profile * Bachelor s degree in a relevant field; postgraduate qualifications desirable. * Proven experience in delivering large-scale developments in the UAE market. * Expertise in market studies, feasibility reporting, and business case preparation. * Strong understanding of real estate investment structures and commercial strategies. * Ability to manage senior stakeholder relationships and negotiate at C-suite level. * Advanced digital proficiency and financial modeling skills. Why Join Us * Lead iconic developments shaping the future of Dubai s urban landscape. * Be part of a global organization committed to sustainability and innovation. * Attractive career progression opportunities in an inclusive, high-performing environment.

Development Director - Mixed-Use Mega

Job Title Development Director - Mixed-Use Mega Projects Dubai Job Description Development Director - Mixed-Use Mega Projects Dubai Position Overview Mace is seeking a highly skilled Development Director to lead strategic development and delivery across a major portfolio of mixed-use projects in Dubai. This role involves shaping development strategies, managing financial performance, and ensuring seamless execution across all phases, from feasibility to disposal. It is a senior leadership role requiring strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management, and a proven track record in driving large-scale developments in the UAE. Job Details Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Construction Function: Business / Strategic Management Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full Time What You ll Do * Lead the development of strategies to identify and capitalize on new opportunities across a diverse portfolio. * Oversee financial and development appraisals, including feasibility studies and cash flow modeling. * Evaluate and negotiate development agreements, joint ventures, and investment structures to optimize risk allocation. * Secure competitive funding options and oversee due diligence processes for acquisitions. * Control development budgets, cost plans, and performance targets to maximize value delivery. * Partner with project management teams to ensure alignment across design, procurement, construction, and operations. * Drive leasing, pre-let strategies, and disposal plans to achieve strong commercial outcomes. * Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders, investors, landowners, and strategic partners. * Provide leadership in recruitment, coaching, and team development to support business growth. * Embed sustainability goals, focusing on carbon reduction initiatives throughout the delivery process. Ideal Profile * Bachelor s degree in a relevant field; postgraduate qualifications desirable. * Proven experience in delivering large-scale developments in the UAE market. * Expertise in market studies, feasibility reporting, and business case preparation. * Strong understanding of real estate investment structures and commercial strategies. * Ability to manage senior stakeholder relationships and negotiate at C-suite level. * Advanced digital proficiency and financial modeling skills. Why Join Us * Lead iconic developments shaping the future of Dubai s urban landscape. * Be part of a global organization committed to sustainability and innovation. * Attractive career progression opportunities in an inclusive, high-performing environment.

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