Director Project Delivery

Alta Real Estate Development; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent real estate development company in Dubai is seeking a Project Delivery Director to oversee multiple build-to-sell projects. The successful candidate will lead the project management strategy, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards. Requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 15+ years of construction experience, including 5 years in a senior role. This position demands exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a focus on successful project execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the construction industry.
• At least 5 years in a senior managerial role overseeing project delivery for a large developer.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project management and delivery processes across all projects.
• Ensure adherence to company delivery processes and quality standards.
• Develop and implement effective project communication strategies.
• Oversee budget preparation and control costs periodically.
• Manage contractor meetings and review mitigation plans.
• Collaborate to execute technical assignments and assess risks.

Skills

Construction management

Project management methodologies

Project management software proficiency

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)

Power BI

Primavera

Job description

Overview

The Project Delivery Director is responsible for overseeing the successful execution and handover of multiple build-to-sell projects across the company, aligning with the business plan and approved design. This role involves directing the project management strategy and ensuring that all delivery activities meet key performance indicators (KPIs), stay within budget, and follow the milestone program.

Responsibilities

Project Strategy & Delivery:

• Lead the project management and delivery processes across all company projects, ensuring timely completion within budget and milestone program.
• Lead compliant and efficient project management processes, ensuring adherence to the company\'s delivery processes, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as the main escalation point for resource and project delivery challenges to support the overall project plan.
• Ensure adherence to statutory and authority requirements, maintaining quality and engineering standards in line with company expectations.

Communication & Issue Resolution:

• Develop and implement effective project communication strategies, ensuring that any issues arising during the execution phase are resolved promptly.

Project Control:

• Oversee budget preparation, control costs vs. budget on a periodic basis. Issue periodic cost report and project performance data to ensure cost responsibility.
• Consolidate project information and reports for management review.
• Oversee project program preparation, review progress periodically and issue periodic report to relevant stakeholders.

Contractor Management:

• Attend periodic meetings with the contractors and supervision team to represent the Client.
• Review contractors\' mitigation plans, including execution strategies, procurement, acceleration programs, and resource allocation to maintain project schedules.
• Facilitate change requests, ensuring all parties are informed of schedule and budget impacts while aligning the project delivery schedule with business objectives.

Risk Management:

• Collaborate with various sectors to execute technical assignments, thoroughly assessing risks and value propositions, both anticipated and unforeseen.

Qualifications

Education - Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).

Professional Qualifications - Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred).

Competencies:

• Strong background in construction management and project delivery.
• Proficient in project management methodologies and tools.
• Advanced skills in using project management software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint), Power BI for dashboards and reporting. Experience with Primavera is preferred.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent negotiation and decision-making skills.

Experience - Minimum of 15 years of experience in the construction industry, with at least 5 years in a senior managerial role overseeing project delivery for a large developer.