Project Director - Mixed use Developments

Client of Michael Page; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Michael Page is seeking a Project Director in the United Arab Emirates with a strong background in construction project management within the leisure, travel, and tourism industry. The role focuses on leading external consultants, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across multiple projects.

The successful candidate will drive project delivery strategies, collaborate with procurement and commercial teams, and provide leadership to Associate

Qualifications

• Strong background in construction project management.
• Proven expertise in managing large-scale projects effectively.
• Excellent knowledge of construction regulations and safety standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant educational qualifications in construction, engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design and delivery teams to develop project briefs and technical requirements for procurement of consultants and service providers.
• Work with procurement and design functions to support selection and appointment of project consultants ensuring project teams are structured and optimized.
• Lead and manage external consultants across projects ensuring compliance with contracts, delivery schedules, budgets, objectives and quality standards.
• Develop and implement project delivery strategies for assigned projects and present progress updates to senior leadership.
• Identify and drive early works opportunities to accelerate project delivery and maximize efficiency.
• Lead Value Engineering initiatives to optimize design solutions and achieve project objectives within budget.
• Oversee HSSE integration into project planning and execution.
• Coordinate with project controls on scheduling, change management, reporting and claims management.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Construction project management

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Education

Construction degree

Engineering degree

Job description

Collaborate with design and delivery teams to develop project briefs and technical requirements for the procurement of consultants and service providers

Work closely with procurement and design functions to support the selection and appointment of project consultants ensuring project teams are appropriately structured and optimized

Lead and manage external consultants across assigned projects ensuring compliance with contractual obligations delivery schedules budgets project objectives and quality standards

Develop and implement project delivery strategies for assigned projects and present recommendations and progress updates to senior leadership

Identify and drive early works opportunities to accelerate project delivery and maximize efficiency throughout the project lifecycle

Lead Value Engineering initiatives at key project milestones to optimize design solutions enhance value for money and achieve project objectives within budget

Oversee project risk management processes in coordination with HSE design teams consultants and contractors to identify mitigate and manage project risks effectively

Coordinate with project controls teams on scheduling change management reporting claims management and overall project performance

Partner with procurement and commercial teams to manage contractual and commercial matters ensuring compliance with governance requirements and achievement of optimal commercial outcomes

Coordinate with stakeholder management teams and external authorities to facilitate timely statutory approvals permits and regulatory clearances

Provide leadership direction and performance oversight to Associate Directors and project teams to ensure effective project execution and delivery

Manage relationships with end users clients and key stakeholders ensuring transparent communication and timely reporting on project status risks and performance

Ensure all Health Safety Sustainability Security and Environment HSSE requirements are fully integrated into project planning and execution

Monitor consultant and contractor payment processes ensuring timely certification approval and resolution of any payment-related issues

Take proactive action on underperforming projects by identifying issues assessing impacts developing recovery plans and presenting mitigation strategies to senior management Drive successful delivery of projects in line with approved scope schedule budget quality standards and stakeholder expectations

A successful Project Director should have:

• A strong background in construction project management within the leisure, travel, and tourism industry.
• Proven expertise in managing large-scale projects effectively.
• Excellent knowledge of construction regulations and safety standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant educational qualifications in construction, engineering, or a related field.