Project Director

Fletcher Piccolo Associates; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Director to lead and oversee construction projects from inception to completion. This role involves ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, manage risks, and maintain strong relationships with clients and subcontractors. With a focus on developing effective project execution strategies, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a team that values innovation and excellence in project management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of experience managing large and complex projects.
• Must have strong leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project managers to ensure timely completion of construction projects.
• Monitor project progress and manage cash flow requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Negotiation Skills

Health, Safety and Environmental Legislation

Education

Post Graduate Degree in Civil or Related Field

Tools

MS Office

ERP Systems

Job description

The Project director has overall responsibility for the successful conclusion of construction projects. They oversee project managers, who coordinate teams to ensure that work is completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard. The Project director provides leadership to strategically manage risk, monitor finances and ensure each phase of work is started or completed on time. Meet or exceed the project targets in terms of scope, time and budget to ensure all projects delivered by the Contracting Company are delivered up to the quality expectations of the clients.

Oversee and provide input during the development and implementation of the project execution strategy. Work hand-in-hand with the project team to ensure effective planning and cost control for on-time completion.

Conduct in-depth reviews and analyses of all project statuses to assess operational and contractual/commercial risks that might impact the project budget and time. Validate and control commercial and contractual changes/events that result in time and cost claims and oversee the follow-up with clients to close these claims quickly.

Oversee projects during the pre-construction, construction, and closing stages by constantly communicating with the project team and providing solutions for any issues, risks, and challenges.

Monitor and report Project progress throughout the project cycle to ensure on time completion, red flagging reporting of potential risks that might have a major time or cost impact. Manage Cash Flow Requirements for the Projects. Close follow-up for timely submission, certification and collection of payments.

Provide inputs on major subcontractor selections as required regarding budget, performance and scope definition.

Provide support for project managers by coordinating and following up with company support division to ensure deliverables are met as per the project time line.

Play a key role in developing and implementing business strategies and initiatives.

Play a key role in overseeing and controlling the Project Budget.

Closely monitor, review and update the project's cost plan to ensure accuracy of the cost plan during the project life cycle.

Coordinate with clients, consultants, and subcontractors. Assist in maintaining, developing, and enhancing the company's relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors to produce strategic partnerships.

Ensure that company procedures and policies are complied with at all times, including company business conduct and ethics policies.

Training and developing subordinate employees to improve project performance and enhance individual career development. Embrace and implement, when applicable, a rotational training program to empower the subordinates with various tasks such as procurement, estimation, finance and QHSE.

Ensure a positive work environment and awareness among subordinates of the company's goals and objectives.

Education

• Minimum must be a Post Graduate with a degree in, Civil or other related field.
• Minimum 20 years experience.

Experience

• Ability to manage and coordinate large and/or complex projects through all phases of design, permitting and construction.
• Provides leadership for the regional site project management function by managing, coordinating, and developing staff and project managers.
• Must have good written and spoken English command to Negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Good working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems
• Able to inspire, motivate and coach team
• Professional can-do attitude
• Shall be familiar with all the relevant Health, Safety and Environmental legislation