Construction Director

Ambitek; Sharjah; On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in Sharjah as a Construction Director, where you will oversee high-profile real estate developments. This pivotal role focuses on managing the entire lifecycle of projects, from design through to delivery, while ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance. Your deep expertise in construction management and sustainable practices will drive innovation and success in landmark developments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction management of large-scale projects.
• Strong background in high-rise towers and luxury residential complexes.
• Proficient in construction regulations and procurement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee real estate development projects from design to handover.
• Lead project governance, budgeting, and cost control.
• Champion sustainability and innovation in construction practices.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture

Postgraduate qualifications in Project Management or Business Administration

Tools

Primavera

Aconex

PMWeb

AutoCAD

BIM

Job description

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About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced and driven Construction Director to lead the delivery of high-profile real estate developments. From luxury residential and hospitality projects to large-scale commercial and mixed-use developments, this is a pivotal leadership role for a seasoned expert with a proven track record of turning visionary masterplans into high-quality, sustainable landmarks. The ideal candidate brings strategic oversight, deep technical knowledge, and the ability to manage complex, multi-phase construction programs.

• Oversee the full lifecycle of real estate development projects—design, procurement, construction, and handover—ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery across hospitality, residential, commercial, and urban infrastructure portfolios.
• Lead coordination between consultants, contractors, and internal teams to maintain the highest standards in quality, safety, and compliance.
• Manage project governance, budgeting, cost control, and contract administration (FIDIC / PPP), ensuring alignment with corporate and regulatory objectives.
• Drive construction strategy, risk mitigation, and schedule optimization across multiple project streams within live urban environments.
• Champion sustainability, innovation, and value engineering principles, ensuring delivery aligns with LEED, ISO, and other green building certifications.

Qualifications & Requirements :

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field; postgraduate qualifications in Project Management or Business Administration preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience managing large-scale, real estate-focused construction projects in the Middle East or internationally.
• Strong background in high-rise towers, hospitality developments, urban communities, retail and commercial spaces, and luxury residential complexes.
• Deep understanding of construction regulations, stakeholder management, procurement strategies, and dispute resolution.
• Proficient with construction management tools such as Primavera, Aconex, PMWeb, AutoCAD, and BIM.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills with the ability to lead multicultural, multidisciplinary project teams.
• PMP, LEED, or equivalent professional certifications are an asset.

Looking to lead and deliver landmark real estate developments?

Join a high-caliber organization shaping tomorrow’s skyline and creating world-class urban environments.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Project Management

Construction

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