Talent Pool - Project Director Buildings - Villas/Mixed-Use Development/Theme Parks - Middle ...

Job Description

This is a talent pool position aimed at identifying and engaging experienced Project Directors for future buildings projects across the Middle East, including villas, mixed use developments, and theme parks. The selected Project Director will lead and deliver large scale airport and infrastructure programs across the Middle East, ensuring alignment with client requirements, contractual obligations, and international standards.

Responsibilities encompass overseeing all PMC functions-planning, design coordination, budgeting, risk and resource management-to achieve timely, cost effective, and high quality project outcomes. Strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, and team direction are essential for driving performance, compliance, and successful delivery in complex, high pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• PMC Director: sets the overall direction and leadership of the program and is responsible for the overall deliverables and performance for all functions as per contractual scope to fulfill client needs and requirements.
• Develop and implement comprehensive PMC plans and processes for overseeing, coordinating, and reporting all work processes; establish policies and procedures for project management.
• Participate in planning and formulating design alternatives and solutions for the construction project.
• Communicate with client representatives continuously regarding project progress and areas of concern.
• Implement standardized project management and business analysis practices.
• Work directly with project management leads, frequently interacting with project functions, sourcing, and delivering in the development of project management processes that drive continuous improvement and deliver improved business results.
• Develop and administer project budgets and fiscal controls, contracts, and quality control provisions.
• Direct work sequencing to expedite project delivery and minimize disruption of ongoing operations; inspect, approve, and accept completed projects for the institution, ensuring conformance with institutional standards, building and life safety codes, and architectural/engineering specifications.
• Research and prepare various reports about operations, equipment, policies, procedures, and other issues, as appropriate.
• Evaluate detailed project status reports and present key highlights and related implications for business partners and executives.
• Oversee all aspects of the day to day management of the construction project.
• Oversee consolidated cost estimates and general financial management, incorporating risk for the overall project.
• Lead resource and capacity management processes for assigned project(s) to ensure project(s) are managed to meet deliverables and timelines and develop employees to ensure sustainable delivery capability.
• Ensure that project operations comply with design specifications and client requirements.
• Provide coaching, advice, and guidance to the team, maintaining high levels of integrity, motivation, and morale.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and business engagement.
• Inform oneself of the relevant quality, environmental, safety, and occupational health policies, manuals, and procedures within Hill International and ensure continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager or supervisor.

Qualifications

• Experienced with international consultants, preferably with experience in GCC countries; must hold a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or an equivalent from a recognized university or college; chartered engineer status is ideal.
• Minimum 25 years of experience in management projects, with previous similar roles in large scale PMC and/or construction supervision consultancy.
• Strong background in engineering and construction works with management experience on mega infrastructure, building, or architectural projects.
• Experience at senior management/director level and extensive experience in coordination roles.
• Proactive team leader capable of running a large team smoothly under pressure and stressful situations; proven experience in project delivery under time constraints.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Veteran / Disabled

Note: This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties as required.