Project Director - Rail

AECOM; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global infrastructure consulting firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead rail projects. The role requires proven experience in managing large-scale transport infrastructure and strong leadership skills. The Project Director will oversee project development phases, ensuring compliance with standards and managing relationships with key stakeholders. This full-time position offers flexibility in work arrangements and a commitment to fostering a diverse workplace.

Benefits

Hybrid work options

Wide array of compensation benefits

Access to industry-leading technology

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Director in large-scale transport infrastructure projects.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and ensure smooth project execution.
• Extensive knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to deliver rail projects on time within scope and on budget.
• Oversee all phases of project development from design to construction.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders including government entities and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex project challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Project management methodologies

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant field

Job description

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading project teams to deliver rail projects on time within scope and on budget.
• Overseeing all phases of project development from design through to construction and commissioning.
• Managing relationships with key stakeholders including government entities, contractors and regulatory bodies.
• Ensuring compliance with safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Coordinating with cross‑functional teams to resolve complex project challenges and drive solutions.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Project Director in rail or similar large‑scale transport infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and ensure smooth project execution.
• Extensive knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices.

Qualifications :

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant field.

Additional Information :

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public and private‑sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and you’ll get all the benefits of being part of a global publicly‑traded firm, access to industry‑leading technology and thinking, and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each person’s potential and will help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

• No

Employment Type :

• Fulltime