Project Director

Hill International, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 440,000 - 551,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is looking for an experienced professional to oversee the management of design and construction activities in Abu Dhabi. This role requires a degree in Engineering, along with extensive project management experience (20+ years) in large-scale projects. Key responsibilities include effective client communication, risk management, and ensuring compliance with project requirements. The candidate should possess strong management skills and be proficient in MS Office and Primavera.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in managing Multi-Million Dollar projects.
• Experience in successfully negotiating commercial contracts.
• Ability to think ahead and identify new opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and construction activities within budget and schedule.
• Manage technical and financial operations effectively.
• Communicate with clients regarding project progress.
• Monitor performance to ensure successful delivery of KPIs.

Skills

Strong Management

Communication

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Engineering

Post Graduate Education (M.Sc. or PhD)

Chartered Certification (PMP)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Primavera

Job description

General Description of Role and Responsibilities

• Leads the Management of the design work and construction activities during and completes the project within the budgeted schedule and cost.
• Manages the technical and financial operations effectively.
• Manages claims effectively and avoids litigation and disputes. Leads the Project Management staff in assessing variations and claims and reporting the technical position of the proposed variation to the Client.
• Manages project risks and implements a risk mitigation plan
• Communicate with the Clients representatives continuously regarding Project Progress and other areas of concern.
• Proposes house Project Management procedure to comply with Contract requirements and Clients procedures.
• Establish and maintain specific project procedures for Design/Construction Supervision Management (as applicable)
• Prepares special reports to Client Management to investigate any problem related to the Scope of Services and recommend solutions to Client Management
• Identifies priorities and tasks and develops the organization structure to ensure execution of tasks by providing clear direction on methods, time frames and schedules to achieve the stated goals.
• Provides a clear definition of the roles and responsibilities of PM staff.
• Attends Executive meetings and progress meetings.
• Monitors performance to ensure the successful delivery of the Key Performance Indicators and client contractual requirements.
• Advises the Clients representative on any potential variation to the Design/Supervision Consultant and Contractors scope of work that may generate cost or time impact and present the Project Managements assessment.
• Advises the Client of any foreseen slippage of progress and proposes corrective actions.
• Reviews weekly and monthly reports as presented by the Design/Supervision Consultant(s) and Contractor and present comments of non-compliance and/or areas of concern and corrective actions to the Client.
• Coordinates with the Design Manager during the detailed design stage of the Project to ensure Design Compliance with Client requirements and avoid any cost impact.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures within Hill International and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• A degree in an Engineering related discipline is required.
• Post Graduate education, such as an M.Sc. or P.hD is highly desired.
• A chartered certification such as PMP is expected.
• 20 or more years of experience in managing Multi-Million Dollar projects.
• Experience in negotiating commercial contracts to successful closeout.
• Ability to think ahead, identify new opportunities and create new and innovative approaches to work-related issues.
• Strong Management and communication.
• Demonstrates a determination, desire to succeed and a wish to progress and develop within a commercial role.
• Excellent working knowledge of Word and Excel and strong user skill level within MS Office suite and Primavera.
• Excellent numerical and communication skills.