Project Director Design Infrastructure

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputed engineering company is seeking a Project Director to lead major construction projects in the UAE. The role requires strong leadership and project management skills, with a focus on quality and safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, PMP certification, and 20-25 years of relevant experience, particularly in the Oil and Gas sector. Responsibilities include managing project teams, ensuring stakeholder engagement, and overseeing the successful delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• 20 - 25 years of experience in project management.
• Proven experience in Oil and Gas projects.
• Middle East experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead major construction projects with expertise in project execution.
• Ensure compliance and quality in infrastructure design projects.
• Manage team collaboration on complex infrastructure projects.

Skills

Leadership skills

Data analysis

Financial management

Risk management

Lean methodology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PMP certification

Job description

Project Director

Reputed Engineering Company

• 20 - 25 Years
• Dubai - United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Responsibilities

• Lead major construction projects with expertise in project execution, stakeholder management, and strategic planning, while ensuring quality and compliance.
• Lead project delivery, establish governance frameworks, manage contracts, ensure compliance, and promote innovation in major rail projects with strong engineering background.
• Lead large-scale infrastructure programs, manage project lifecycle, ensure compliance, and develop multidisciplinary teams while aligning with client objectives.
• Plan and supervise infrastructure design projects, ensuring quality and performance, while managing budgets, teams, and client relationships effectively.
• Manage high-value rail projects, ensuring systems integration, contract management, and digital delivery while promoting safety and sustainability excellence.
• Lead project planning and execution, manage contracts, ensure compliance, and foster team collaboration while possessing strong financial and leadership skills.
• Lead project teams in managing scope, schedule, risk, and financial performance for complex infrastructure design projects while ensuring quality and compliance.
• Support project execution by planning, scheduling, and managing budgets while ensuring quality and stakeholder communication for large-scale construction projects.
• Lead project lifecycle for high-rise and commercial buildings, ensuring compliance, managing budgets, and engaging stakeholders with a focus on quality and safety.
• Lead a multi-billion-dollar rail program, ensuring safety, quality, and sustainability while managing multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder engagement.
• Responsible for delivering complex projects exceeding £1.5m, managing risks, client relationships, and ensuring high-quality outcomes with strong project management skills.
• Oversee large-scale architectural projects, manage teams, ensure timely delivery, maintain strategic vision, and build client relationships for successful execution.
• Oversee project execution, establish plans, manage resources, negotiate scope changes, and ensure quality assurance with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Plan, execute, and oversee multiple construction projects while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, leading project teams effectively.
• Lead large-scale infrastructure projects, focusing on bridges and interchanges, with strong project management skills and a Civil Engineering degree.
• Lead project management consultancy team, ensuring successful delivery of high-rise projects through strategic oversight, client management, and risk mitigation.
• Lead and mentor a team in delivering complex infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance, managing budgets, and engaging stakeholders effectively.
• Lead high-speed rail infrastructure projects, ensuring adherence to budget and schedule while managing stakeholder engagement and project delivery excellence.
• Oversee major civil and infrastructure projects, ensuring adherence to safety policies, client engagement, and effective construction management practices.
• Seeking a proven leader with extensive technical expertise in Oil and Gas projects to oversee construction and project execution within budget and timeline.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Bachelor's, Civil Engineering) required.
• PMP certification.
• 20 - 25 Years experience.
• Middle East experience.
• Strong leadership and data analysis skills.
• Lean expert with proven transport experience.
• Experience in Oil and Gas projects.
• Experience with safety and quality compliance.
• Strong financial and risk management capabilities.