Senior Project Director

Innovo Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovo Group in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Civil Project Director to lead and coordinate complex construction programs across industrial, commercial, and residential builds.

You will work with PMT, drive safety, quality, and compliance, manage budgets and schedules, and maintain client relationships while delivering multimillion-dollar projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a reputable university.
• PMP qualification preferred.
• Minimum 20 years in civil construction; GCC management experience 8+ years.
• Led major multimillion-dollar construction projects.
• Proven leadership, communication, interpersonal and judgment skills.
• Ability to build strong client relationships.
• Creative thinker and excellent organizer.
• Excellent spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate project activities to meet time and budget goals.
• Collaborate with PMT and manage site activities.
• Provide strategic advice and resolve challenges.
• Prepare monthly project status reports and updates.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

English proficiency

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor/Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

PMP certified

Job description

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Collaborate with Managing Director in directing, coordinating, exercising functional authority as well as initiating, planning, executing, monitoring & control, integration, and closing of projects within his area of assigned authority.

Key Accountabilities

• Project Leadership and Execution: Monitor and lead, in collaboration with the Project Management Team (PMT), all site activities to ensure project objectives are achieved within the agreed timeframe and budget parameters.
• Confer regularly with PMT Managers to provide strategic advice, resolve challenges, and ensure smooth project execution.
• Collaborate with PMT Managers in directing and supervising personnel across project sites.
• Performance Management and Reporting: Assess and review project Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to determine accurate status and make tactical decisions on resource allocation and staffing requirements to maintain project progress.
• Review periodic project status reports prepared by PMT Managers and provide feedback and direction.
• Prepare and present monthly summary reports and project updates to the Operations Director.
• Change Management and Compliance: Manage project changes and support the process of securing written client approvals for variations prior to commencing related work.
• Oversee compliance with all statutory requirements connected with project implementation.
• Ensure legal compliance with UAE federal laws and all other applicable legislation and regulations.
• Resources and Financial Management: Ensure all PMT departments are adequately resourced and operating efficiently to meet project milestones.
• Prepare reports detailing corrective actions when projects fall behind schedule or exceed budget and present recovery plans to the Operations Director.
• Client Relationship Management: Maintain regular communication with clients to address requirements, provide updates, and respond to any concerns.
• Ensure the proper closure of projects, including the preparation and transmittal of final documentation to clients.
• Safety, Quality, and Risk Management: Enforce the highest standards of safety throughout all stages of project execution to proactively mitigate risks and prevent incidents.
• Commit to providing sufficient resources for the establishment and maintenance of the Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Management System.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and adherence to the company’s HSE policy across the project.
• People Management and Development: Oversee departmental onboarding and induction, ensuring team members are informed about procedures, guidelines, and policies.
• Provide guidance and support to project teams to foster a high-performance culture.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor /Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a reputable university or colleges.
• Preferably PMP qualified.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in the civil constructions specifically with Industrial, commercial and residential Building works; minimum of 8 years of GCC management experience.
• Has been responsible for major construction of multimillions projects.
• Must have proven leadership ability, communications skills, interpersonal skills and sound judgment.
• Must be able to develop strong relationships and accounts with clients.
• A creative thinker and excellent organizer.
• Excellent Oral and written skill in English.