Luxury Villa Construction Director

Hill International (Middle East) Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced professional to provide overall leadership and oversight of the construction phase throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of experience in construction, particularly luxury villa developments, and substantial familiarity with Abu Dhabi local authority requirements. Responsibilities include monitoring contractor performance, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and leading coordination with local authorities to support project goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of construction experience, especially in luxury villa developments.
• 5+ years dealing with Abu Dhabi local authorities and approvals.
• Experience managing project close-out and handover stages.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of the construction phase.
• Monitor performance of consultants and contractors.
• Oversee inspection activities and implement improvements.
• Lead coordination with local authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Decision-making

Construction management

Quality benchmarking

Regulatory compliance

Technical oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

A leading construction firm in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced professional to provide overall leadership and oversight of the construction phase throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of experience in construction, particularly luxury villa developments, and substantial familiarity with Abu Dhabi local authority requirements. Responsibilities include monitoring contractor performance, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and leading coordination with local authorities to support project goals.