Dubai Infrastructure Program Director

AECOM; Dubai; On-site; AED 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Project Director in Dubai to lead major highways, bridges and infrastructure programs. The role centers on delivery excellence, contractual and commercial management, and aligning outcomes with client objectives.

You will oversee multi-disciplinary teams, negotiate changes, and manage procurement, risk, and reporting to senior management. This is a high-impact, on-site leadership position in a global infrastructure leader.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years managing large-scale infrastructure projects (highways, bridges, urban roads).
• 5–10 years direct experience in Dubai RTA projects.
• Strong commercial and contract management, including claims and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall project delivery from inception to completion, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety compliance.
• Develop and implement key documentation: Project Execution Plan, Health & Safety Plan, and Control Plan.
• Serve as primary client interface for contractual, technical and commercial matters.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design, construction and project controls teams.

Skills

Project leadership

Contract management

Risk management

Stakeholder liaison

Multidisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status (MICE/MCIOB/MRICS)

PMP or equivalent

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Project Director in Dubai to lead major highways, bridges and infrastructure programs. The role centers on delivery excellence, contractual and commercial management, and aligning outcomes with client objectives.

You will oversee multi-disciplinary teams, negotiate changes, and manage procurement, risk, and reporting to senior management. This is a high-impact, on-site leadership position in a global infrastructure leader.