Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates Posted on 05/05/2026 Trending

Hill International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill Intl. is seeking a Project Director for their Middle East projects, focusing on large-scale developments such as villas and theme parks. The successful candidate will lead and deliver infrastructure programs, ensure compliance with client requirements, and manage project budgets. A bachelor's or master's in engineering along with 25 years of management experience is essential. This position offers an opportunity to lead teams in a dynamic environment, ensuring high-quality project delivery in compliance with international standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 25 years of experience in management projects in large-scale PMC or Construction Supervision Consultancy.
• Experience with international consultants, preferably in GCC countries.
• Proven capability of running large teams under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver large-scale airport and infrastructure programs.
• Develop and implement comprehensive project management plans.
• Oversee the consolidated cost estimates and general financial management.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Budget management

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Talent Pool - Project Director (Buildings - Villas/Mixed-Use Development/Theme Parks) - Middle East Projects

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Trending

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.

Talent Pool - Project Director is responsible for leading and delivering large‑scale airport and infrastructure programs across the Middle East, ensuring alignment with client requirements, contractual obligations, and international standards. Oversees all PMC functions including planning, design coordination, budgeting, risk, and resource management to achieve timely, cost‑effective, and high‑quality project outcomes. Provides strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, and team direction, driving performance, compliance, and successful delivery in complex, high‑pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• PMC Director, sets the overall direction and leadership of the program. Is responsible for the overall deliverables, and performances for all Functions as per contractual scope to fulfill Clients 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 the planning and formulating of design alternatives and solutions for the construction project.
• Communicate with the Client representatives continuously regarding Project Progress and areas of concern.
• Implement standardized project management and business analysis practices.
• Work directly with the project management leads, frequently interact with the project functions, source, and deliver 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. Inspects approves, and accepts completed projects for the institution, ensuring conformance with institutional standards, building and life safety codes, and architectural/engineering specifications.
• Researches and prepares 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 & executives.
• Oversee all aspects of the day‑to‑day management of the construction project.
• Oversees the consolidated cost estimates and general financial management, incorporating risk for the overall project.
• Leads resource and capacity management process for assigned project(s) to ensure project(s) are managed to meet deliverables and timelines and develops employees to ensure sustainable delivery capability.
• Ensure that project operations comply with design specifications and client requirements.
• Provides coaching, advice, and guidance to the team, maintaining high levels of integrity, motivation, and morale.
• Stakeholder Management & Business Engagement.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals, and Procedures within Hill International and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications

• Experienced with International Consultants, preferably experience in GCC Countries. Must hold a bachelor's Or master's degree in engineering or equivalent from a recognized university or college. Chartered Engineer status is ideal.
• Minimum 25 years of experience in Management projects. Previous similar roles in large‑scale PMC and/or Construction Supervision Consultancy.
• Must have a strong background in engineering and construction works and have management experience on mega infrastructure/building/architectural projects.
• Must have experience at senior management/director level as well as having extensive experience in coordination roles.
• Must be a proactive Team lead leader, capable of running a large team smoothly under pressure and stressful situations. Shall have proven experience in project delivery under time constraints.

Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled