Project Director

AECOM; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Project Director in Dubai to lead the delivery of major highways, bridges, and infrastructure programs, focusing on Roads and Transport Authority projects. The role involves project leadership, contract management, and ensuring excellence in delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, over 20 years of experience, and a proven track record in managing significant projects, particularly those over AED 1 billion.

This full-time position requires leadership, team management, and strong commercial skills, with no remote work options available.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 10 years of direct experience in RTA projects.
• Proven record of delivering projects over AED 1 billion in value.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall project delivery from inception to completion.
• Act as the primary client interface for contractual matters.
• Monitor project performance against KPIs and deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Value Engineering

Team management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Chartered status or membership of a recognized professional institution

PMP or equivalent Project Management certification

Job description

Position Summary

AECOM is seeking a Project Director to lead the delivery of major highways bridges and infrastructure programs in Dubai with a primary focus on Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) projects. The role involves overall leadership contractual and commercial management and ensuring delivery excellence in alignment with client and company objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall project delivery from inception to completion ensuring adherence to scope schedule budget quality and safety requirements.

• Develop and implement the Project Execution Plan Health & Safety Plan Control Plan and other key project documentation.

• Act as the primary client interface for all contractual technical and commercial matters.

• Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across design construction and project controls functions.

• Negotiate scope changes variation orders and contractual amendments.

• Monitor project performance against KPIs milestones and deliverables; implement corrective measures where required.

• Oversee procurement and management of subcontractors consultants and suppliers.

• Drive Value Engineering initiatives to achieve optimum lifecycle cost and performance.

• Ensure compliance with HSE and Quality Assurance procedures.

• Manage claims disputes and risk mitigation strategies.

• Prepare and present progress reports to senior management and stakeholders.

• Foster a collaborative high-performance culture across all project participants.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (BSc BEng or MEng).

• Chartered status or membership of a recognized professional institution (MICE MCIOB MRICS) preferred.

• PMP or equivalent Project Management certification is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 20 years of experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects including highways bridges and urban road networks.

• Minimum 510 years direct experience in Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) projects.

• Proven record in delivering projects over AED 1 billion in value.

• Strong commercial and contract management experience including claims and negotiations.

• Experience leading large multidisciplinary teams in a matrix organization.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time