project management director

RGH-Global | People Services

<div>
 
 
 Project Director &ndash; Construction
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
 
 
 Salary:
 
 
 Highly Competitive
 
 &ndash; typically
 
 USD 115,795 &ndash; USD 217,116 per year
 
 (depending on seniority &amp; experience)
 
 
 
 Languages:
 
 Chinese &amp; English (Fluent); Arabic preferred
 
 
 
 Sector:
 
 Biotechnology &middot; Industrial Construction &middot; Large‑Scale Infrastructure
 
 
 
 Employment Type:
 
 Full-time, On-site
 
 
 
 Employer Overview
 
 
 
 A major public-sector organisation within the
 
 biotechnology and advanced research sector
 
 is undergoing a significant global expansion. Headquartered in Asia, the employer is recognised for:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 World-leading R&amp;D capabilities
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Strategic investment in global biotech and industrial infrastructure
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Large-scale project delivery across international markets
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 A strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and technology localisation
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 The company is rapidly developing its footprint across the
 
 Middle East
 
 , with major industrial, logistics, and biotech facilities in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. This expansion requires seasoned leadership capable of driving complex project delivery in fast-growing, high-impact environments.
 
 
 This is a rare opportunity for a senior construction professional to shape the regional execution of cutting-edge biotech and industrial infrastructure projects.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Position Overview: Project Director
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The
 
 Project Director
 
 will serve as the senior-most leader overseeing project management, construction execution, technology localisation, and multidisciplinary coordination across major Middle East projects. This is a high-visibility leadership position responsible for the successful delivery of strategic industrial and logistics developments.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 1. Regional Project Leadership
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead all construction and project management activities across Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
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 <li>
 Represent the client-side (Party A) in major offshore and local contractor engagements.
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 <li>
 Oversee project lifecycle management from design through execution and commissioning.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 2. Contracting Strategy &amp; Multi-Prime Management
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Manage complex projects delivered through
 
 multiple prime contracts
 
 or
 
 parallel contracting models
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide senior-level interface management between contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 3. Compliance, Governance &amp; Market Awareness
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Maintain expert understanding of regional construction laws, policies, and approval regulations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure compliance across all project phases while proactively identifying and mitigating territory-specific risks.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 4. Technical &amp; Design Coordination
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Interpret and adapt technical standards such as
 
 Saudi Building Code (SBC)
 
 and the
 
 UAE Fire &amp; Life Safety Code
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead harmonisation between domestic engineering outputs and local engineering requirements.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 5. Localisation of Advanced Technologies
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Translate domestic R&amp;D and technical innovations into feasible Middle East applications.
 </li>
 <li>
 Optimise and localise engineering solutions to ensure cost efficiency, constructability, and regulatory compliance.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 6. Cross-Cultural and Multi-National Leadership
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Serve as the communication bridge between domestic technical teams and Middle East project teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Build cohesive relationships across design, supervision, supply chain, and subcontractor networks.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 7. Procurement &amp; Supply Chain Alignment
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Conduct local market analysis for materials and equipment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work with procurement teams to define supply chain strategies, supplier selection, and contract technical terms.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 8. On-site Oversight &amp; Technical Assurance
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Deliver technical briefings to construction teams and validate site-level execution.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure all work meets quality, safety, budget, and schedule expectations.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 9. Issue Resolution &amp; Continuous Improvement
 
 
 <ul>
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 Identify and resolve design, technical, or progress-related challenges.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collect feedback and data to support ongoing optimisation of processes and technical solutions.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Candidate Requirements
 
 
 
 
 Education
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in
 
 Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture
 
 , or related field.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Experience
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 8&ndash;12+ years of senior project or construction management experience in the Middle East.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven leadership in
 
 industrial plants, logistics real estate, or infrastructure megaprojects
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 Client-side (Party A) experience is highly advantageous.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong exposure to multi-prime contracting, parallel contracting, and interface-heavy environments.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Technical Expertise
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strong understanding of regional regulatory requirements and authority approval pathways.
 </li>
 <li>
 Sound knowledge of construction costs, procurement strategies, and major project challenges.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with project management systems such as
 
 Aconex, Procore, Primavera, BIM
 
 .
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Languages &amp; Cultural Fit
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Fluency in
 
 Chinese &amp; English
 
 required; Arabic proficiency strongly preferred.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to manage diverse, multinational teams and operate in a high-paced environment.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Skills &amp; Competencies
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management
 </li>
 <li>
 Outstanding communication and coordination skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong commercial awareness and cost management capability
 </li>
 <li>
 Strategic problem solver with hands-on execution ability
 </li>
 <li>
 High adaptability in multicultural and evolving project environments
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Role Structure &amp; Hiring Process
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Based full-time on-site at the project headquarters in
 
 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Direct reporting to the departmental director
 </li>
 <li>
 Two-stage international interview process
 </li>
 <li>
 Immediate or near-immediate joining preferred
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Why This Role Is Attractive
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Shape the delivery of
 
 major biotech and industrial infrastructure
 
 in a rapidly growing region
 </li>
 <li>
 Senior strategic leadership role with global exposure
 </li>
 <li>
 Tax-efficient salary structures in Saudi Arabia
 </li>
 <li>
 Opportunity to drive technology localisation in a groundbreaking sector
 </li>
 <li>
 Work within a high-growth, innovation-centric organisation with long-term security
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Project Director

QD-SBG Construction

<div>
 
 
 Position:
 
 
 Projects Director
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Position overview:
 
 
 
 We are looking for an experienced and results-oriented Package Director to lead and oversee a portfolio of large-scale, complex infrastructure projects. The role is responsible for ensuring strategic alignment, efficient execution, and successful delivery across the program, while driving high-level stakeholder engagement, cross-project coordination, resource optimization, and robust governance to achieve organizational objectives and maintain excellence in quality, schedule, and budget performance.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 1. Strategic Project &amp; Program Leadership
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Oversee the planning, initiation, and execution of multiple complex projects within the package, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategic priorities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Define and refine scopes, objectives, and high-level deliverables across the entire project portfolio, collaborating closely with senior stakeholders and cross-functional leadership.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct comprehensive feasibility analyses and risk assessments across all projects, ensuring risks are proactively identified, prioritized, and mitigated before impacting cost, schedule, or quality.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop multi-project program roadmaps, including integrated schedules, budget frameworks, and resource plans to ensure successful delivery of the full package.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 2. Cross-Project Execution &amp; Performance Management
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Provide strategic direction and leadership to multiple project teams, ensuring smooth coordination and consistent adherence to program timelines, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Establish robust monitoring systems to track project health across the entire package, including progress, budget performance, interdependence, and resource utilization.
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify operational issues or deviations at both the project and program level; implement corrective actions, escalations, or process improvements to maintain delivery momentum.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive continuous improvement and standardized delivery approaches across all projects for efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 3. Executive Stakeholder &amp; Client Engagement
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Serve as the primary point of accountability for all stakeholders across the project package, ensuring expectations are clearly defined and consistently met.
 </li>
 <li>
 Facilitate high-level communication with executives, clients, and cross-functional leaders through structured reporting, governance meetings, and status reviews.
 </li>
 <li>
 Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, proactively managing concerns, aligning priorities, and ensuring transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead negotiations and conflict resolution efforts to remove organizational roadblocks and safeguard program success.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 4. Resource &amp; Capacity Management Across the Package
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead resource planning across multiple projects, ensuring optimal allocation of personnel, equipment, and materials to meet program objectives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Partner with functional managers to forecast staffing needs, resolve capacity gaps, and coordinate required expertise across different workstreams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee resource utilization metrics and ensure strategic deployment to avoid bottlenecks, inefficiencies, or project delays.
 </li>
 <li>
 Promote a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing among project teams to enhance performance and capability.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 5. Quality Governance, Compliance, &amp; Risk Oversight
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Establish and enforce quality governance frameworks across all projects, ensuring deliverables consistently meet organizational standards, industry regulations, and client expectations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee the identification, assessment, and management of risks across the project package, including enterprise-level risks with potential cross-project impact.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and maintain comprehensive mitigation and contingency strategies that preserve timelines, budgets, and quality outcomes.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure compliance with all internal policies, external regulations, and contractual obligations throughout the project lifecycle.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 6. Program Closeout, Optimization, and Continuous Improvement
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead structured closeout processes for each project within the package, ensuring all deliverables, documentation, and performance criteria are fully met.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct cross-project evaluations and consolidated lessons-learned reviews to capture insights, enhance methodologies, and drive future organizational excellence.
 </li>
 <li>
 Present final program outcomes to senior leadership, highlighting achievements, performance metrics, risk outcomes, and recommendations for future initiatives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Create knowledge repositories, best-practice frameworks, and process standards that elevate the organization&rsquo;s project maturity and operational efficiency.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Education and Qualifications
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in project management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
 </li>
 <li>
 25+ years of experience leading large-scale, multi-project programs within infrastructure, demonstrating record of delivering complex project portfolios on time, within budget, and to quality expectations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven strategic leadership abilities, with experience guiding and empowering cross-functional project teams, fostering collaboration, and driving high-performance cultures across multiple workstreams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at executive levels, resolve conflicts, and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners.
 </li>
 <li>
 Advanced knowledge of project and program management methodologies, frameworks, and best practices.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities, with a proactive approach to identifying risks, addressing issues, and implementing strategic mitigation plans across multiple concurrent initiatives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex, and evolving environment, effectively managing competing priorities, shifting demands, and multiple high-visibility projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and quality.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Qiddiya Investment Company

<div>Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking an exceptional Executive Director - Project Delivery (Theme Parks) to lead the development and execution of our innovative theme park projects. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of project delivery, ensuring that our vision of creating a world-class entertainment destination is achieved with excellence and efficiency.
As the Executive Director, you will drive the successful planning and execution of multiple theme park initiatives, coordinating with various internal and external stakeholders to achieve project milestones on time and within budget. Your leadership will be instrumental in fostering a culture of creativity, safety, and outstanding guest experiences.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities</h3><ul>
<li>Lead the overall project delivery strategy for theme park development, ensuring alignment with Qiddiya's mission and objectives.</li>
<li>Manage the end-to-end project delivery process, from conceptual design to operational readiness, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.</li>
<li>Collaborate with creative, engineering, and operational teams to ensure that project designs meet performance expectations and guest engagement standards.</li>
<li>Establish and maintain strong relationships with contractors, architects, and other stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and streamline project execution.</li>
<li>Monitor project timelines, budgets, and resources, implementing corrective actions as necessary to keep projects on track.</li>
<li>Present regular updates on project status, risks, and opportunities to the executive team and stakeholders.</li>
<li>Drive a culture of safety, innovation, and sustainability throughout the project lifecycle.</li>
<li>Mentor and develop project delivery teams, fostering professional growth and high performance.</li>
</ul>Requirements<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (Master&rsquo;s degree preferred).</li>
<li>At least 15 years of progressive experience in project management, with a focus on theme parks or large-scale entertainment projects.</li>
<li>Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects from initial planning through implementation.</li>
<li>Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage diverse teams.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of design and construction processes specific to theme parks and attractions.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.</li>
<li>Deep familiarity with budgeting, scheduling, and risk management practices.</li>
<li>Passion for creating exceptional guest experiences and understanding of market trends in the entertainment sector.</li>
</ul>Benefits
Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.</div>

Executive Director - Project Delivery (Theme Parks)

Turner & Townsend Pty Limited

<div>Company Description 
Turner &amp; Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people&rsquo;s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world&rsquo;s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. 
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. 
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world&rsquo;s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner &amp; Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. 
Job Description 
The role
This role will lead the project, championing the evolving operation of the project office, to ensure all the required support services to enable the effective management of the project are implemented. This role will assure the overall integrity and coherence of the project execution, supporting the client and key stakeholders in their decision-making to ensure that the delivery of the project is optimised.
It is expected that the Project Director will have the gravitas to successfully influence at all levels across both internal and external stakeholders.
The functional leads will report directly to the Project Director. 
Key responsibilities<ul><li>
Accountable for leading, coaching and developing the project team, ensuring that activities support delivery of the client&rsquo;s strategic objectives and add value to the business.</li><li>
Accountable for ensuring that the client discharges its regulatory obligations in relation to the project to ensure that capital investments are delivered demonstrably efficiently and with appropriate consultation.</li><li>
Accountable for developing and deploying effective and consistent working practises and standards which support delivery of the project (e.g. Risk, Schedule, Cost, Quality), aligned to Turner &amp; Townsend Best Practice. Provide capability support including training, coaching and independent assurance.</li><li>
Accountable for the assurance and scrutiny of the project through the gateway process and ensuring that all investments have robust business cases, and that investments deliver demonstrable capital efficiency.</li><li>
Accountable for the baseline integrity and for the provision of relevant, timely and accurate management information to inform effective decision making for an optimised investment.</li><li>
Accountable for the effective and efficient deployment of resources across the project.</li></ul> 
Qualifications 
<ul><li>
Strong Data Centre experience</li><li>
Minimum of 20+ years' experience in project management</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or a relevant field</li><li>
Recognised Project Management qualifications</li><li>
Professionally qualified or equivalent. Preferably strong Portfolio, Programme, Project and Risk Management skills or strategy/business planning strengths to ensure the integrity of the project.</li><li>
A strong and inspiring leader, able to create a clear vision for the future, build a strong high performing team, engaging and motivating others to follow and pursue that vision.</li><li>
Proven track record of planning and implementing major projects, with experience of delivering in an operational environment with complex stakeholders.</li><li>
Experienced in solution development (or design) of complex projects of all types, especially complex construction projects.</li><li>
An effective problem solver, with a track record of applying a challenging and analytical approach to complex issues and developing innovative yet pragmatic solutions.</li></ul> 

Additional Information<div></div> 
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Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner &amp; Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner &amp; Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner &amp; Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.</div>

Project Director - Data Centre

Wood

<div>
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 Wood is accepting expressions of interest for a Project Director (Offshore) to join our team in Qatar. This role create delivery excellence across assigned project/program/portfolio of projects, provide certainty and confidence to the customer/project sponsor, and robust control of project scope, schedule, cost and risk.
 
 
 Specifies and directs the implementation and completion of one or more major projects or programs, including responsibility for managing safety, scope, cost, schedule and risk, and ensuring appropriate reporting and governance is in place. Responsible for delivery of project(s)/program(s)/portfolio to agreed scope, specifications, schedule and budget, for managing change and customer relationships. Delivers project(s)/program(s)/portfolio which often involves a high level of complexity and risk with multiple workstreams and high financial risk. Oversight of multiple project managers.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 P &amp; L responsibility with associated commercial and financial accountability including revenue delivery, margin and overhead management, budget and forecast determination and attainment, risk and opportunity reviews, cost controls, accounts payable/billing and cash collection
 </li>
 <li>
 Contributes to and reviews the project proposal and plan to establish timeframe, procedures for accomplishing the project, resource requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project. Ensures adherence to corporate policy and best practice, and sets project evaluation parameters.
 </li>
 <li>
 Negotiates changes to project scope with the customer. Follows Change Management process to identify and approve modifications to scope, cost, schedule and quality
 </li>
 <li>
 Pursues and develop opportunities for innovation, such as digitalisation and technology use, work share and high value engineering centres, to bring value to Wood and customer
 </li>
 <li>
 Approves project procedures and project execution plan including the scope of work, deliverables list, master schedule, budget, org charts, risk register etc
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensures competence of project team members to carry out assigned work
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversees proposals and call-offs (may be single projects) within delegation of authority, ensuring compliance with contracting policy and standards of ethical conduct.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitors adherence to schedule, cost and quality and proactively intervenes to avoid slippage
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensures that the required project management software systems are established for the project and the supporting training is completed
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure the project assurance protocol and schedule are established
 </li>
 <li>
 Involved in establishing terms and conditions, and wider scope and larger size of projects may require more visibility in the community as well as activity in attracting project staff
 </li>
 <li>
 Responsible for the project HSSE leadership, ensures a program of initiatives and auditing schedule are established, and that HSSE and quality management issues are proactively addressed
 </li>
 <li>
 Drives good practices, including corporate initiatives, across projects and programs
 </li>
 <li>
 Resolves complex issues which are escalated by project team
 </li>
 <li>
 Participate in assurance activities and peer reviews
 </li>
 <li>
 The complexity, potential impact and political sensitivity of projects/programmes of this size (particularly in an international context), frequently require the project director to be involved in closing the deal, attracting specialized staff from outside the organization, and managing relationships with local officials and community groups as well as the customer and contractors, all based on their credibility and proven track record
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 University degree (bachelors or masters) in Engineering
 </li>
 <li>
 Project Management Professional (PMP), Associate in Project Management (APM) or equivalent certification is preferred
 </li>
 <li>
 Typically requires more than 20 years of broad and extensive pertinent experience, including minimum 10 years project management experience, mastering their area and knowledgeable about impacts on other areas; of which substantial experience successfully managing major/complex international or remote location projects.
 </li>
 <li>
 Requires strong technical skill as relevant to the project scope(s)
 </li>
 <li>
 Good level of experience in the related field, industry, and locations of the work
 </li>
 <li>
 Has thorough knowledge of project success and benefits management
 </li>
 <li>
 Expert in stakeholder management with extensive experience in managing challenging stakeholders and able to coach and advise others in this area
 </li>
 <li>
 Thorough understanding of requirements management from creation to monitoring to verification of complex project requirements and their linkage to business benefits.
 </li>
 <li>
 Knowledge of work flow management, established policies for engineering ownership, globalization of projects and request for tender process
 </li>
 <li>
 Experienced in assembling and managing multi-phase project budgets, including risk contingencies
 </li>
 <li>
 Expert Practitioner in Risk Management processes, well versed in how risks are transposed into cost, time and contingency estimates and forecasts
 </li>
 <li>
 Advanced knowledge of various forms of vendor contracts across many types of goods and services; able to create new appropriate contracting frameworks and negotiate to successful conclusion.
 </li>
 <li>
 Able to manage complex major project start-up, produce and communicate the project execution plan
 </li>
 <li>
 Expert understanding of both explicit and implicit dependencies and able to explain these and build into recommendations
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience of implementing successful project performance improvement activities and techniques for recovering poor performance
 </li>
 <li>
 Knowledge of supplier categorisation and experienced in devising appropriate commercial acquisition strategies
 </li>
 <li>
 Understands the needs of information management requirements in the project phases (operation), internal (contractual, statutory) and asset (customer) documentation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Able to negotiate appropriate close-out terms with all key stakeholders.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to effectively manage resources (personnel, equipment, materials etc)
 </li>
 <li>
 Sound practice and experience of commercial and technical risk management.
 </li>
 <li>
 Able to drive cash flow management as well as projection/forecast of cost at completion
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 About Us
 
 
 
 Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com
 
 
 
 Diversity Statement
 
 
 
 We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
</div>

EOI - Project Director (Offshore)

Currie & Brown

<div>
 
 Currie &amp; Brown are looking for a Project Director with mixed-use development experience in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.
 
 
 
 
 
 Roles at this level will direct and manage the delivery of large and complex projects, manage relationships with senior stakeholders and provide leadership role to project teams.
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Accountable for delivery of large scale and complex projects
 </li>
 <li>
 Responsible for project definition and delivery
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead a large team, setting objectives, managing performance and ensuring that staff have the necessary skills to deliver the project objectives
 </li>
 <li>
 Responsible for establishing project delivery plans and appropriate control and governance mechanisms to assure effective delivery of the project
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage multiple consultants and contractors
 </li>
 <li>
 Work within established financial systems to independently produce plans and schedules and track and manage budgets, highlighting variances in order to manage and control project delivery targets
 </li>
 <li>
 Use own knowledge and experience of industry best practice to implement and manage project processes and policies. Provide insightful recommendations that may support any improvement to processes and systems
 </li>
 <li>
 Present any business project risks or issues to senior managers (with proposed mitigation) to ensure the project is not adversely impacted, and ensure the delivery of projects to compliant standards
 </li>
 <li>
 Liaise and collaborate with clients and key stakeholders, in order to ensure all parties are informed and aware of project progress and expectations
 </li>
 <li>
 Analyse and review complex information from a range of data sources, in order to identify how different options may impact project delivery and advise clients and internal stakeholders on potential implications and mitigations
 </li>
 <li>
 Act as a technical expert within own projects, providing strategic advice to other senior managers, in order to support successful delivery in line with project objectives and strategies
 </li>
 <li>
 Assure compliance with contracts in terms of project delivery parameters and scope of service
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and manage team leaders
 </li>
 <li>
 Translate business objectives into operational financial targets, producing clearly defined business cases, plans and schedules for projects, and taking responsibility for meeting the profit and budgetary targets of the project
 </li>
 <li>
 Talent development and succession planning
 </li>
 <li>
 Deliver aspects of Currie &amp; Brown&rsquo;s vision to their respected project(s)
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Skills, experience &amp; qualifications:
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent
 </li>
 <li>
 Project management professional certification or accreditation
 </li>
 <li>
 Previous experience leading large scale and complex projects
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven ability to manage, motivate and lead large teams
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong pre-contract and post-contract experience
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent contract administration experience
 </li>
 <li>
 Leading project management expert
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience of managing stakeholders at executive level
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Currie &amp; Brown is one of the world&rsquo;s leading physical assets management and construction consultancies, dedicated to advising clients in respect of the management and utilisation of their physical assets, and is differentiated by innovation, expertise and experience.
 
 
 
 
 
 With principal offices in Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, New York and Shanghai, we operate in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, India and the Middle East.
 
</div>

Gill Smart HR Consultancy

ob Summary:We are seeking a highly experienced Project Director to lead large-scale high-rise construction projects in Dubai. The ideal candidate must have minimum 30 years of experience in civil construction, specifically in high-rise building projects within reputed main contracting companies.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead and oversee complete lifecycle of high-rise construction projects from initiation to handover</li><li>Manage project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation</li><li>Ensure timely delivery within approved budget and quality standards</li><li>Coordinate with consultants, clients, subcontractors, and internal teams</li><li>Monitor project risks and implement mitigation strategies</li><li>Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, safety standards, and company policies</li><li>Provide strategic direction and leadership to project teams</li><li>Prepare and present project progress reports to senior management and stakeholders</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Civil Engineering (Master&rsquo;s degree preferred)</li><li>Minimum 30 years of experience in civil construction</li><li>Proven track record in managing high-rise building projects in UAE/GCC</li><li>Strong leadership, negotiation, and decision-making skills</li><li>Extensive knowledge of construction methodologies, contracts, and project management principles</li><li>Experience working with major developers and consultants in Dubai</li></ul>Preferred Skills:<ul><li>Strong commercial and contractual awareness</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>Competitive Salary: AED 45,000 &ndash; 55,000</li><li>As per UAE Labour Law benefits</li><li>Career growth opportunity with a reputed construction company</li></ul>Interested candidates with relevant high-rise project experience may apply through Indeed with updated CVJob Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: AED45,000.00 - AED55,000.00 per month

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Project Director

Project Director

Executive Director - Project Delivery (Theme Parks)

Project Director - Data Centre

EOI - Project Director (Offshore)

Project Director

Project Director- Civil