Senior PMC Project Director – Abu Dhabi Mixed-Use

Mace Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace Group is delivering PMC services for a major mixed-use development in Abu Dhabi. We seek an experienced project director to lead the delivery, guiding multidisciplinary teams and ensuring safety, quality, programme, and commercial success.

The role requires strong leadership and a proven track record in large-scale projects within active environments. As senior project lead, you will manage consultants and contractors, maintain governance, and provide strategic advice to the client.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related discipline.
• MRICS/MCIOB/PMP or equivalent preferred.
• Extensive experience delivering major building and infrastructure developments.
• Demonstrable experience in a senior PMC, client-side, or programme management leadership role.
• Strong Abu Dhabi experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for project delivery from pre-construction through to handover and close-out.
• Supervise integrated project teams comprising project management, design management, commercial, planning, construction and technical specialists.
• Establish and maintain effective governance, reporting, and assurance processes.
• Drive project performance against agreed programme, cost, quality, risk, and sustainability objectives.
• Manage project recovery and mitigation strategies where required.
• Act as the principal point of contact for senior client stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government authorities, consultants, contractors, and key delivery partners.
• Provide strategic advice and informed recommendations to support decision-making.
• Oversee construction activities across multiple workstreams and packages.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution of works in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Drive collaboration between consultants, contractors, and client representatives to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Monitor progress, risk, and performance metrics and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Provide leadership on commercial strategy, contract administration, and change management.
• Review project financial performance and ensure delivery within approved budgets.
• Direct, mentor and develop project teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Promote Mace values and best practices across all delivery functions.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Multidisciplinary teams

Education

MRICS

MCIOB

PMP

Job description

Mace Group is delivering PMC services for a major mixed-use development in Abu Dhabi. We seek an experienced project director to lead the delivery, guiding multidisciplinary teams and ensuring safety, quality, programme, and commercial success.

The role requires strong leadership and a proven track record in large-scale projects within active environments. As senior project lead, you will manage consultants and contractors, maintain governance, and provide strategic advice to the client.