Project Director Spatial Experiences (m/f/d)

BeWunder; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unified CAT A Medical Insurance

Annual Flight Allowance

Recruitment Referral Bonus Scheme

Project Referral Bonus Scheme

Job summary

BeWunder is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead high-profile Spatial Experience projects in the UAE and beyond. This senior role focuses on driving complex turnkey initiatives with precision, ethics, and commercial clarity.

You will oversee schedules, budgets, and client relationships, aligning cross-functional teams through all project phases. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in entertainment and cultural installations, strong leadership, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering turnkey projects in the entertainment/cultural sector.
• Degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Audiovisual Engineering is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of Audio/Video/Lighting systems and large-scale installations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of complex international projects from tender to close-out, with full organization and control.
• Develop and implement the master project schedule across all phases.
• Monitor quality, deadlines, and cost control; report to stakeholders.
• Conduct project reviews and detailed reporting for internal and external audiences.
• Lead multiple projects from pre-construction through completion; ensure governance compliance.

Skills

Project management

Turnkey delivery

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget control

Communication

English fluency

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Degree in Architecture

Degree in Audiovisual Engineering

Tools

EasyJob software

Job description

Your mission

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Project Director to lead the delivery of some of the most ambitious and innovative Spatial Experience projects in the region and beyond. This is not a traditional project management role – it is a senior leadership position for someone who can drive complex turnkey projects with confidence, precision, and commercial clarity.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of complex international projects from tender stage through planning, execution, delivery, and close-out, ensuring full project organization and control.
• Oversee the development of the master project schedule and ensure effective implementation across all phases.
• Monitor project performance with a strong focus on quality, deadlines, and cost control.
• Conduct project reviews and produce detailed reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously, from pre-construction through completion.
• Ensure strict adherence to ethics, compliance, and internal governance requirements at all times.
• Actively participate in the tender process, including design coordination, submission preparation, and tender review.
• Provide leadership in risk assessment, contract negotiations, fee structures, and pricing decisions.
• Tender, negotiate, and award supplier and subcontractor contracts.
• Collaborate with Crew Management on resource planning for assigned projects using EasyJob software.
• Coordinate with QHSE teams on‑site to ensure delivery in line with HSE and QAQC standards and compliance requirements.
• Build and maintain strong long‑term client relationships and actively expand the client network.
• Identify and secure growth opportunities, initiating and supporting new project development.
• Support Project Managers and project teams, proactively resolving escalated issues and ensuring smooth project delivery.

Your profile

• Proven experience in project management and delivery of turnkey projects (scenic, fit‑out, AVL) such as museums, visitor experience centers, EXPO pavilions, and other permanent or semi‑permanent installations within the entertainment and cultural sector.
• Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Audiovisual Engineering, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Solid technical understanding of Audio, Video, Lighting systems, and control technologies, with experience in large‑scale installations (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and control large‑scale project budgets.
• Strong industry network within the UAE and KSA is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are an advantage.
• Flexible and adaptable, with willingness to work according to project and industry requirements.
• Strong understanding of technical, commercial, and contractual interfaces across complex project environments.

Why us?

• Unified CAT A Silver Premium Medical Insurance provided as standard to all team members – yes, you read that correctly, we all enjoy the same insurance category benefits!
• Complimentary lunches provided daily in our Dubai office canteen.
• Team Engagement Initiatives – team‑building activities, health and wellness drives, etc.
• Team Socials – team BBQs, season opening and closing parties.
• Worker’s Compensation and Accident Insurance.
• Annual Flight Allowance.
• Recruitment Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful applicants for our open positions.
• Project Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful project leads.
• The opportunity to work in an international and multi‑cultural team with collaboration across our offices in the Middle East and Europe.
• Collaborative and motivated working environment.
• Trusting and partnership‑based cooperation across all units.
• An innovative and growth‑oriented company with a matrix organizational structure and an open corporate culture.

About Us

BeWunder is your turnkey partner specializing in Event Production and Spatial Experiences. We create inspiring and unforgettable experiences for our clients and their guests. Our renowned and highly‑skilled team of industry experts in both live events and permanent construction is well‑versed in bridging the gap between vision and reality. We design, deliver and service complex, challenging, and large‑scale projects in the field of museums and exhibitions, EXPO and brand pavilions, visitor and experience centers, digital art spaces, live events – both corporate and sporting, as well as conferences and multimedia shows.

Our passion lies in producing multisensory and immersive experiences, a perfect blend of new technologies and content, staged lighting and interactive elements.

With our international track record in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are perfectly positioned to realize exceptional projects for our clients around the globe, from initial concept design through to final installation and beyond!