Project Director

Confidential Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers seeks an experienced Project Director to lead a high-rise tower project in Dubai, UAE. You will drive execution from pre-construction through handover, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, quality and safety standards.

The role requires a civil engineering or construction management degree and 15–20 years’ experience, with a proven track record in large-scale tower developments and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• 15-20 years of construction experience
• Proven Project Director experience in high-rise towers/skyscrapers
• Track record in large-scale tower developments
• Strong leadership, planning and contract management skills
• Excellent communication and decision-making abilities

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage overall project execution from pre-construction through completion and handover.
• Ensure delivery within budget, schedule, quality and safety requirements.
• Oversee planning, construction activities, procurement, contracts and resource allocation.
• Coordinate consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure UAE regulations, Dubai Municipality requirements and specifications are met.
• Provide strategic leadership to PM and construction teams.
• Report performance and critical issues to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Planning

Project execution

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

PROJECT DIRECTOR - TOWER PROJECT

Location: Dubai, UAE

We are seeking an experienced and highly qualified Project Director to lead and oversee a high-rise tower construction project in Dubai.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the overall project execution from pre-construction through completion and handover.
• Ensure the project is delivered within the approved budget, schedule, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Oversee project planning, construction activities, procurement, contracts, and resource allocation.
• Manage and coordinate consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, Dubai Municipality requirements, and project specifications.
• Provide strategic leadership to the project management and construction teams.
• Report project performance, progress, and critical issues to senior management.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Minimum 15-20 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Proven experience as a Project Director in high-rise tower or skyscraper projects.
• Strong track record in managing large-scale residential, commercial, or mixed-use tower developments.
• Strong leadership, contract management, planning, and project execution skills.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and decision-making abilities.