About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and highly accomplished Project Director – Buildings to lead the successful delivery of major building construction projects in Dubai.
The role requires a strategic project leader with extensive experience managing large-scale building projects from concept through completion, ensuring successful delivery across cost, quality, safety, schedule, and client satisfaction objectives.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in high-rise, commercial, residential, mixed-use, hospitality, or large-scale building projects, with proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex stakeholder environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Leadership & Delivery
- Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for major building projects from pre-construction through completion.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with contractual requirements.
- Oversee project planning, execution, monitoring, and close-out activities.
- Establish project objectives, delivery strategies, milestones, and performance targets.
- Lead project teams including construction managers, engineering teams, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors.
Commercial & Financial Management
- Take ownership of project financial performance, including budgets, cost control, and profitability.
- Review project forecasts, variations, claims, and commercial risks.
- Work closely with commercial teams to optimize project outcomes and manage contractual obligations.
- Ensure effective cost management and value engineering initiatives.
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, authorities, and key stakeholders.
- Build strong relationships and maintain effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Lead client meetings, progress reviews, and executive-level reporting.
- Manage expectations and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
Construction Excellence & Quality Management
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Drive construction excellence and operational efficiency across all project phases.
- Ensure implementation of HSE policies and promote a strong safety culture.
- Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
Team Leadership & Development
- Build and lead high-performing project teams.
- Provide direction, coaching, and support to project managers and engineering teams.
- Establish effective reporting structures, governance frameworks, and project controls.
- Promote collaboration between internal and external stakeholders.
Experience & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
- 20+ years of experience in construction project management, with significant experience in building projects.
- Proven track record delivering large-scale building projects in the UAE/GCC.
- Experience managing projects with significant value and complexity.
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies, contracts, and project controls.
- Experience working with consultants, contractors, developers, and government authorities.
Preferred Project Experience:
Candidates with experience in:
- High-rise towers
- Residential developments
- Commercial buildings
- Mixed-use developments
- Hospitality projects
- Luxury developments
- Large-scale building projects
Key Competencies:
- Strategic project leadership
- Strong commercial and financial acumen
- Advanced stakeholder management skills
- Excellent negotiation and communication abilities
- Risk management and problem-solving capability
- Strong understanding of UAE construction market
