Project Director

One Works S. p. A; Dubai; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in architectural and engineering services is seeking a skilled Project Director to oversee a major airport terminal expansion project in Dubai. The role involves managing complex projects with a focus on client satisfaction, budget control, and leading a talented multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have a master's degree, extensive experience in airport projects, and proven leadership skills in managing large-scale infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• 10 years minimum relevant experience in airport projects.
• 20 years minimum post-graduate professional experience.
• Professional registration as architect or engineer required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the airport development project to meet client expectations.
• Lead multidisciplinary and multinational supervision and design teams.
• Manage procurement and external service providers.

Skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Master's Degree in Architecture or Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Autocad

Office365

Project/document control systems

Job description

One Works is looking for a talented Project Director to join our team in Dubai.

What we offer: At One Works, you will be a key member of our expert team of architects and engineers, who thrive on delivering efficient, high-performance, and most importantly, fit-for-purpose solutions for the most complex and technically challenging projects around the world. As a company, we pride ourselves on continuously investing in technology and training to enhance our services. We work collaboratively across our teams of architects, engineers, and consultants to successfully deliver projects of various scales and across different infrastructure sectors—from major airport masterplans and exemplary metro stations to high-profile infrastructures and complex building extensions.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the airport development project to ensure it meets client requirements and expectations.

• Reporting to the company management board

• Based in the project site office for an airport terminal expansion project in the UAE.

• Lead and manage the multidisciplinary and multinational supervision team and design team to deliver the contracted services

• Time, Resource and Budget control, reporting and forecasting

• Managing procurement and administration of external service providers

• Managing contractual requirements

• Act as the Engineer in Fidic form of contract between the Employer and Contractor

• Master's Degree in Architecture or Engineering

• Professional Registration as Architect or Engineer

• 10yrs Minimum relevant Experience in Airport Projects

• 20yrs Minimum Post Graduate Professional Experience

• Experience in the role of Project Director for large scale and complex building or infrastructure project

• Strong capability to handle the contractual and commercial area

• Preferable - experience as Engineer in Fidic Construction Contract formats and Supervision consultancy services

• Preferable - Knowledge of Autodesk Revit, Autocad, Office365, and project/document control systems

• Professional working proficiency in English (speaking, reading, and writing).

• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability