Project Director

JLL; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate consultancy is seeking a Project Director to oversee a prestigious high-rise project in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of project management experience, including a minimum of 10 years in the UAE, and a proven track record in delivering large-scale construction projects. Responsibilities include leading the project team, managing client relationships, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in project management within construction.
• 10 years of experience in UAE with knowledge of local market.
• Track record of delivering large-scale high-rise tower projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PMC site-based team and ensure project objectives are met.
• Manage client expectations and maintain strong relationships.
• Oversee project execution from design through to handover.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client management

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Project management software

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best most talented people and empowering them to thrive grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether youve got deep experience in commercial real estate skilled trades or technology or youre looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

What this job involves:

We are currently looking for a Project Director in one of our projects in Dubai. The Project Director will serve as the principal leader for the project management consultancy (PMC) team holding ultimate responsibility for the successful delivery of a prestigious high-rise tower and associate buildings. Based full‑time on the project site you will be the primary point of contact for the client providing strategic leadership ensuring project objectives are met and driving the project to completion on schedule within budget and to the highest standards of quality and safety.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Project Leadership: Lead the entire PMC site-based team fostering a culture of collaboration accountability and excellence. Provide clear direction and mentorship to project managers engineers and commercial staff.

• Client Management: Act as the senior representative for the consultancy building and maintaining a strong trusted relationship with the developer. Ensure client expectations are managed and met through transparent communication and regular high-level reporting.

• Strategic Oversight: Oversee the project from the final design stages through construction testing commissioning and handover. Develop and implement the overall project execution plan ensuring all strategic goals are aligned.

• Commercial & Contractual Management: Take full responsibility for the projects financial performance including budget control cash flow management and profitability. Oversee all contractual matters including main contract administration procurement and claims management.

• Programme & Risk Management: Drive the master project schedule ensuring key milestones are achieved. Proactively identify project risks develop robust mitigation strategies and resolve complex issues before they impact project delivery.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the key liaison between the client main contractor design consultants and relevant government authorities to ensure a smooth and coordinated project flow.

• Technical & Quality Assurance: Ensure the project is delivered in strict accordance with the contract specifications design drawings and the highest industry standards for quality. Uphold rigorous health safety and environmental (HSE) protocols across the site.

Required Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in project management within the construction industry.

• A mandatory minimum of 10 years experience in the UAE demonstrating a deep understanding of the local market construction practices and regulatory environment.

• A proven and verifiable track record of delivering large-scale high-rise tower projects (preferably in hospitality field) from start to finish specifically within a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) role.

• Bachelors Degree (Engineering Quantity Surveying Construction Management Architecture or a related discipline). A Masters degree is preferred.

• Professional certification such as MCIOB PMP MRICS or a similar industry accreditation is highly desirable.

Desired or preferred experience and technical skills:

• Exceptional Leadership: The ability to command respect and lead large multidisciplinary teams in a high-pressure environment.

• Commercial Acumen: A deep understanding of project financials contract law and risk management.

• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of high-rise construction methodologies systems and materials.

• Client-Facing Excellence: Outstanding communication negotiation and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

• Problem-Solving: A strategic and decisive thinker who can navigate complex challenges effectively.

Location:

Dubai ARE

If this job description resonates with you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all of the requirements. Were interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Required Experience:

Director

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