Project Director

Artelia Middle-East; Dubai; On-site; AED 1,102,000 - 1,910,000; Full time

Job summary

Artelia Middle-East seeks a Project Director to own the delivery, performance and governance of a major Dubai airport project. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage contracts, drive strategy and ensure quality, cost, schedule and client satisfaction.

You will coordinate with clients, stakeholders and executive leadership to navigate complexities, optimize outcomes and safeguard profitability across all project phases.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience managing major construction, aviation or transportation projects, including airport developments.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Airport Management, Aviation, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven track record delivering projects exceeding USD 1 billion in construction value.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of large-scale airport and infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements, objectives, budgets and timelines.
• Serve as the key client contact, managing stakeholder relationships and overseeing contractual commitments and project changes.
• Manage project contracts, commercial performance, subcontracting strategies, variations, claims support and financial objectives while safeguarding profitability.
• Lead multidisciplinary design and supervision teams, forecast resource requirements, mobilize project resources and drive high-performance execution.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, schedules, risks and KPI reporting to executive management.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, contractual obligations, local regulations and codes.
• Oversee contractor performance and variations, supporting project delivery through all phases.
• Support business growth initiatives and provide executive guidance on project matters.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Project controls

Budgeting

Scheduling

FIDIC contracts

Team leadership

Risk management

Communication

MS Project

Education

Bachelor/Master in Engineering or related

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Join Artelia, an international engineering, consulting and project management group delivering complex and sustainable projects across infrastructure, buildings, mobility, water and energy.

In the Middle East, you'll work alongside highly experienced professionals on major aviation and transportation projects, contributing to the delivery of world‑class infrastructure while making a tangible impact on project success.

THE ROLE

As Project Director, you will take full ownership of the delivery, performance and governance of a large-scale airport project in Dubai. Acting as the primary client interface, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee contractual and commercial matters, drive project strategy, and ensure successful delivery in terms of quality, cost, schedule and client satisfaction.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Project Leadership & Delivery: Lead the successful delivery of large-scale airport and infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements, project objectives, budgets and timelines.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Serve as the key point of contact for clients, leading technical discussions, managing stakeholder relationships and overseeing contractual commitments and project changes.
• Commercial & Contract Management: Manage project contracts, commercial performance, subcontracting strategies, variations, claims support and financial objectives while safeguarding project profitability.
• Team Leadership & Resource Planning: Lead multidisciplinary design and supervision teams, forecast resource requirements, mobilize project resources and drive high-performance project execution.
• Project Controls & Reporting: Monitor project progress, budgets, schedules, risks and key performance indicators, providing strategic and operational reporting to executive management.
• Quality, Risk & Compliance: Ensure compliance with quality standards, contractual obligations, local regulations, international codes and project governance requirements.
• Construction Oversight: Oversee contractor performance, approve key project deliverables and variations, and support effective project execution through all phases of delivery.
• Business & Strategic Contribution: Support business growth initiatives, identify market opportunities, contribute to strategic planning and provide executive-level guidance on project-related matters.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Minimum 15 years of experience managing major construction, aviation or transportation projects, including airport developments.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Airport Management, Aviation, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven track record delivering projects exceeding USD 1 billion in construction value.
• Strong experience leading multidisciplinary teams across design and site supervision environments.
• Excellent commercial, contractual and project management skills, including FIDIC contracts.
• Strong knowledge of engineering design, budgeting, planning, scheduling and risk management.
• Familiarity with Middle Eastern markets, stakeholders and business practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication and client management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
• SoE Membership and Abu Dhabi Engineering License (or eligibility to obtain them).