Project Director Design Build for Rail Project

Egis Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm is seeking a visionary Project Director to oversee a major rail project in Dubai, UAE. Responsible for strategic leadership, the successful delivery of the project, and managing multi-disciplinary teams, this role requires at least 25 years of experience in large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly in the rail sector. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of regulations and project management skills including budgeting and risk management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 25 years of experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record in successful delivery of design and build projects.
• Strong understanding of rail sector regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and contractor management.
• Strong understanding of rail regulations, standards and best practices.
• Excellent budgeting scheduling and risk management skills.
• Proven leadership and ability to motivate diverse teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the entire design and build rail project.
• Coordinate and manage multi-disciplinary teams including contractors.
• Develop and implement project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Oversee design process ensuring compliance with requirements and standards.
• Manage relationships with clients, contractors and regulators.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and implement effective solutions.
• Ensure safety, quality and environmental standards throughout lifecycle.
• Drive innovation and best practices in rail infra development.
• Report progress, issues and achievements to senior management.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Multicultural teamwork

Communication

Negotiation

Project management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

Project management software

Project management software

Job description

We are seeking a visionary and experienced Project Director to lead our Design Build Rail Project in Dubai United Arab Emirates. As the Project Director you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of this major infrastructure initiative ensuring its successful delivery from conception to completion.

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the entire design and build rail project
• Coordinate and manage multi-disciplinary teams including internal staff and external contractors
• Develop and implement project plans schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery
• Oversee the design process ensuring compliance with project requirements and industry standards
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders including clients contractors and regulatory bodies
• Identify and mitigate project risks implementing effective solutions to overcome challenges
• Ensure adherence to safety quality and environmental standards throughout the project lifecycle
• Drive innovation and best practices in rail infrastructure development
• Report project progress issues and achievements to senior management and stakeholder.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 25 years of experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects with a focus on rail sector
• Proven track record in successful delivery of design and build projects
• Extensive experience in multi-disciplinary coordination and contractor management
• Strong understanding of rail sector regulations standards and best practices
• Excellent project management skills including budgeting scheduling and risk management
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate diverse teams in a complex project environment
• Superior communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Proficiency in project management software and tools
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly desirable
• Willingness to relocate to Dubai United Arab Emirates
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time