Director, UAE Project Management & Delivery

Jones Lang LaSalle IP, Inc; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle IP, Inc (JLL) in the UAE seeks a Director – Head of Project Management to own the strategic growth, delivery and P&L for the UAE PMC business. You will lead the PM team, win new mandates and manage key client relationships with developers, owners, and government entities.

Based on 8+ years in the UAE PMC field, you will shape strategy, governance and financial performance, delivering projects from appointment to handover with rigour and high standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in project or construction management, or in an engineering discipline (civil, mechanical, electrical or equivalent).
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in the UAE, with working knowledge of local authority processes, contract forms, market practice and client expectations.
• Business and financial acumen, including demonstrable strategic planning and execution leading to sustained business growth, P&L management, forecasting and budgeting.
• Demonstrated PMC leadership in the UAE, including senior responsibility for large or complex projects.
• Proven record of leading bids and winning work, with strong business development skills.
• Strong understanding of the UAE market and the competitor landscape, including how competitors position and price PMC services.
• Working knowledge of commercial management, claims management, project controls and project governance, and how they interact on a live project.
• Strong client-facing skills, with credibility at senior and board level.
• Clear written and verbal communication, and confidence presenting and speaking publicly.

Responsibilities

• Lead UAE PMC team, coaching and developing staff across all levels.
• Plan resources against the pipeline and live projects; assign leaders to mandates.
• Build succession pipelines and recruit strong PMs in a competitive market.
• Conduct performance reviews and development plans with accountability.
• Set a culture of rigour, safety, integrity and collaboration under delivery pressure.
• Lead PMC bids and proposals from go/no-go to contract award.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Client focus

Delivery discipline

Communications

Business acumen

Education

Degree in project or construction management, or in an engineering discipline

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle IP, Inc (JLL) in the UAE seeks a Director – Head of Project Management to own the strategic growth, delivery and P&L for the UAE PMC business. You will lead the PM team, win new mandates and manage key client relationships with developers, owners, and government entities.

Based on 8+ years in the UAE PMC field, you will shape strategy, governance and financial performance, delivering projects from appointment to handover with rigour and high standards.