Construction Director - site based

NSR Associates; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 781,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

NSR Associates is seeking a Construction Director to lead a high-profile, 100+ MW data center project in Abu Dhabi. You will steer progress, quality and site operations, mentor teams, and drive a fast-track program from start to finish.

The role requires experience delivering large-scale UAE or Middle East mission-critical builds, with a collaborative leadership style and readiness to live in Abu Dhabi. Competitive salary and bonuses apply.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering large-scale, mission-critical projects.
• Strong leadership in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent on-site execution and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site as Construction Director, driving progress, quality and operations.
• Mentor and motivate project teams to deliver the program on time and budget.
• Make critical commercial and delivery decisions in a complex, high-stakes project.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial judgement

Program management

Risk management

Collaboration

Decision making

Job description

Job description

The opportunity - We are representing a leading UAE technology main contractor with an enviable track record of delivering complex, fast-paced construction projects within the Middle East mission-critical sector. The focus is on getting the fundamentals right, working constructively with the client and supply chain, and delivering a successful project without losing sight of the commercial realities & risk. Due to the scale of the project, client and numerous stakeholders the Project Director will be pulled into meetings upon meetings. As the Construction Director on site you will drive progress, quality and operations. You will lead, motivate and mentor your team. You will plan, execute and motivate what is a fast program. We are seeking characters that have delivered 1.5-2 Billion AED from start to finish with 3,000 + on site. The desire is for someone that's got mission critical experience and Middle East Major Project experience for reputable Tier 1 Main Contractors in the region.

Project

• Sector: Hyperscale data center / mission-critical


• Capacity:100+ MW, with potential for further expansions


• Construction value: In excess of 4 Billion AED


• Program: Approximately 104 weeks

The non-negotiables

• A completed or demonstrably delivered 1.5 Billion AED projects in the UAE or can show a £200 Million Data Center in UK or Europe


• The ability to lead a complex project from start to finish.


• Strong commercial judgement and a thorough understanding of program, risk and delivery as Construction Director


• A collaborative leadership style, with the confidence to make difficult decisions when required.


• Happy to live in Abu Dhabi

The package

• salary range: 70-90,000 AED per Month for characters that have a genuine track


• Bonus:1-3 months BASE SALARY dependent upon initiatives achieved

The upper end of the salary range is reserved for candidates who can demonstrate the level of experience, delivery record and leadership capability this project demands.