Project Director (Data Centres)

Currie & Brown; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Currie & Brown is seeking a Project Director for their Abu Dhabi team, specializing in Data Centre projects. The role involves leading project delivery, managing teams, and ensuring effective execution while collaborating with clients and stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree, relevant project management certifications, and experience in Data Centre projects.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Data Centre projects.
• Proven leadership capabilities and values.
• Experience in pre-contract and post-contract phases.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project definition and delivery.
• Leading the project team and managing performance.
• Advising senior management on project progress and issues.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Stakeholder relationship management

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Project management certification or accreditation

Job description

Currie & Brown is looking for a Project Director to join our project management team in Abu Dhabi, UAE, working on Data Centre projects.

What will you be doing

1. Responsible for project definition and delivery.
2. Establishing project delivery plans and control mechanisms to ensure effective project execution.
3. Leading the project team and managing performance within the Currie & Brown team.
4. Using established financial systems to produce plans, schedules, and track budgets, highlighting variances to manage delivery targets.
5. Applying industry best practices to review and improve project processes and policies, providing recommendations to senior management.
6. Collaborating across the organization to support project delivery and meet customer expectations.
7. Advising senior management on project progress and issues, offering subject matter expertise.
8. Presenting risks or issues with proposed mitigations to ensure project standards and objectives are met.
9. Liaising with clients and stakeholders to keep all parties informed about project status and expectations.
10. Contributing to Currie & Brown's vision within respective projects.

What do you need

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Experience leading Data Centre projects.
• Project management certification or accreditation.
• Proven leadership capabilities and values.
• Experience in pre-contract and post-contract phases.
• Knowledge of industry best practices.
• Excellent contract administration skills.
• Commercial acumen and stakeholder relationship management.
• Ability to act as a trusted advisor to clients.

Our corporate values

At Currie & Brown, we foster a collaborative, open-door culture where everyone contributes to our success. We value long-term relationships, inclusivity, and investing in our people's future. Our independence allows us to make quick decisions and work with top industry partners through Dar Group. Our scale, partnerships, and people make us a global industry leader.