Project Director

KOJ Interiors; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

KOJ Interiors seeks a seasoned Project Director to lead large, complex projects from design through construction in the UAE. You will manage regional project teams, coordinate architects and engineers, and ensure programs stay on budget and on schedule.

The role requires a minimum 10 years of direct project management experience, strong leadership, and excellent client communication. A related bachelor’s degree is essential, with responsibilities spanning budgeting, approvals, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Architecture or related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in direct management of large, complex projects with responsibility for site analysis, permitting and approvals, budget control, estimating, design and construction coordination, and project scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate large/complex projects through all phases (design, permitting, construction).
• Provide leadership for regional site project management; supervise staff and third-party project managers.
• Develop program and annual budget for regional capital projects.
• Prepare detailed construction cost estimates and secure funding approvals.
• Monitor progress, maintain financial control, and ensure quality of projects.
• Ensure project managers coordinate with architects, engineers, and consultants; manage teams and schedules.
• Collaborate with Client Service Directors and project clients to define needs and status updates.
• Oversee bid qualification and evaluation processes for consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Interact with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budget control

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Architecture or related field

Job description

Manages and coordinates large and/or complex projects through all phases of design, permitting and construction. Provides leadership for regional site project management function by managing, coordinating, and developing staff and third-party project managers. Operates with significant independence and minimal supervision as the principal project representative. ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Ensures assigned projects are completed within budgets and schedules while meeting client needs, business objectives and design guidelines.
• Manages program of projects and project managers within a region to ensure successful completion and coordination of all efforts.
• In cooperation with Regional Client Service Director and Operations Director, develops program and annual budget for regional capital project program.
• Prepares detailed construction cost estimates and documentation for project funding authorization. Is responsible for interfacing with appropriate levels of management to obtain funding approval signatures. Explanation of project scope and the associated costs as required is part of this process.
• Monitors progress, provides financial control and ensures quality of project.
• Responsible for ensuring that project managers:-Manage the project team including architects, engineers, workplace consultants, construction managers and administrative support.-Develop schedules and budgets for assigned projects.-Identify and evaluates alternative solutions to best meet program goals.-Prepare detailed construction cost estimates and documentation for project funding authorization.
• Works cooperatively with and ensures that projects managers work cooperatively with the appropriate Client Service Directors and project client to clarify specific needs and requirements and keeps client and appropriate Client Service Director up-to-date on project status throughout process.
• Ensures all projects are completed within budgets and schedules while meeting client needs, business objectives and design guidelines.
• Works cooperatively with and ensures each project manager works cooperatively with the appropriate Client Services Director, with other service providers to develop overall program scope, strategy, and requirements.
• In certain circumstances, the Project Director will be responsible for managing special studies, initiatives or due diligence assignments.
• Participate in or oversee the pre-qualification and bid evaluation process for consultants, contractors, and other outside vendors and selects vendors.
• Interacts with governmental branches and regulatory agencies as required to ensure that projects comply with all applicable legal requirements and regulations. Coordinates with efforts of other departments such as Planning, Acquisitions, Operations, Design, Engineering and Finance on project.
• Hires, manages and develops staff.

QUALIFICATIONS\REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Architecture or related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the direct management of large, complex projects with responsibility for site analysis, permitting and approvals, budget control, estimating, design and construction coordination, and project scheduling.