Chief Projects Officer

TalentsTide; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentsTide in UAE seeks a Chief Projects Officer (CPO) to provide strategic and operational leadership across the project portfolio in the construction & contracting sector. You will drive multi-project delivery, governance, and profitability while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 15–20+ years of senior leadership experience, UAE/GCC familiarity, and a proven track record in large-scale projects, with emphasis on controls, contracts, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 15–20+ years of experience in construction and contracting with senior leadership.
• Proven track record managing large-scale construction projects and multi-project portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple construction projects from planning through execution and final handover.
• Drive project delivery, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
• Oversee project financial performance, profitability, cost control, cash flow, and commercial risk management.
• Establish project governance frameworks, KPIs, reporting systems, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Optimize resource allocation across projects, including manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractors.
• Manage key relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Lead and develop project directors, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Project governance

Project controls

Contract management

Cost optimization

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

We\'re Hiring | Chief Projects Officer (CPO)

Industry: Construction & Contracting
Location: UAE

Our client, a leading contracting company, is seeking an experienced Chief Projects Officer (CPO) to provide strategic and operational leadership across its project portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee multiple construction projects from planning through execution and final handover.


• Drive project delivery, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, quality standards, and contractual requirements.


• Oversee project financial performance, profitability, cost control, cash flow, and commercial risk management.


• Establish project governance frameworks, KPIs, reporting systems, and performance improvement initiatives.


• Optimize resource allocation across projects, including manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractors.


• Manage key relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.


• Lead and develop project directors, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams.


• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.


• 15–20+ years of experience in construction and contracting, including significant senior leadership experience.


• Proven track record in managing large-scale construction projects and multi-project portfolios.


• Strong expertise in project controls, commercial management, contracts, cost optimization, and risk management.


• Demonstrated ability to drive project profitability, operational excellence, and successful project delivery.


• UAE/GCC experience is highly preferred.

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