Construction Director - Madinat Zayed

ENGIE Middle East; Dubai; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ENGIE Middle East is seeking a Construction Director to lead a significant greenfield OCGT project in Dubai. The role involves overseeing the construction process, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and managing key stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in engineering with 10-15 years of experience in project management, particularly in the power or water industry. Proficiency in HSE practices and contract management is crucial for this leadership position.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years project and site experience in power or water plants.
• Experience as a senior project manager or contractor.
• PMP and NEBOSH certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant construction from the Owner’s side, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Accountable for HSE performance of the project.
• Report variances to the CEO and propose mitigation strategies.

Skills

HSE leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

University degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering

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Job Description

Title : Construction Director

About ENGIE

ENGIE group is a global leader in low-carbon energy and services. With 96,000 employees, we are committed to accelerating the transition toward a carbon-neutral world through environmentally friendly solutions. Our key businesses include gas, renewable energy, and services, offering competitive solutions to our customers.

Our Business Unit for the Asia Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region is headquartered in Dubai, with activities in power generation, water desalination, district cooling, energy solutions, and renewables including green hydrogen, wind, and solar. We operate across the entire value chain, from strategy and design to operations management and financing, using leading global technologies to create innovative energy solutions.

Project Overview

This is a greenfield OCGT project with a net capacity of 1440 MW, located inland approximately 160 km southwest of Abu Dhabi. The project includes the plant and associated electrical facilities and infrastructure.

Reporting to : CEO of the Project Company, with dotted line to the Head of Project GCC.

Field : Construction – Commissioning

Level : Management

Status : Regular

Schedule : Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Lead plant construction from the Owner’s side, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget adherence in line with the EPC contract.
• Accountable for HSE performance of the project.
• Manage the project team, coordinate with the Owner’s Engineer, contractors, authorities, and EPC contractor.
• Ensure adherence to best engineering and construction practices, following PMI guidelines.
• Report variances to the CEO, propose mitigation strategies, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Monitor and update the overall construction schedule, integrating EPC, permits, and contractual obligations.
• Lead technical meetings, review commissioning procedures, and oversee design reviews and technical decisions.
• Assist with contractual and commercial issues, including change orders and claims management.
• Supervise the OE team and interface with stakeholders such as lenders, insurers, and authorities.
• Prepare and submit progress reports and technical memos.
• Coordinate with O&M teams and manage daily site interfaces.
• Host site visitors and communicate with stakeholders via technical letters.
• Oversee work by contractors, ensuring safety and coordination.
• Collaborate closely with the CEO, project management, contract, and asset teams.
• Report regularly to Dubai HQ and support internal stakeholder interfaces.

HSE Responsibilities

• Promote a safety culture, ensure compliance with HSE standards and legislation.
• Review work methods, permits, and safety measures.
• Ensure contractors follow ENGIE HSE requirements and deploy necessary resources.
• Lead safety inspections, participate in safety programs, and monitor safe work systems.

Contractual and Commercial Responsibilities

• Understand project contracts, report variances, and assist in contractual communications.
• Manage claims, milestones, and contractual obligations with the EPC contractor and off-taker.

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering.
• 10-15 years of project and site experience in power or water plants, preferably in the Middle East.
• Experience as a senior project manager or contractor.
• PMP and NEBOSH certifications are advantageous.
• Strong HSE leadership skills.
• Negotiation and communication skills.
• Contract management expertise, especially with EPC contracts.
• Technical knowledge of large-scale power or water projects.
• Leadership and ability to work independently across cultures.

Additional Skills

• Knowledge of power plant or SWRO technology is a plus.
• Fluent in English; Arabic and French are beneficial.
• Ability to work in diverse cultural environments.

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