Senior Project Director, Roads & Infrastructure — Dubai

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D and disability benefits

Paid time off

Leaves of absence

Voluntary benefits

Well-being resources

Employee assistance program

Travel insurance

Service recognition awards

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Project Director - Roads and Infrastructure in Dubai, UAE, to lead delivery from inception to completion, interfacing with the client on contractual, technical and commercial matters. You will coordinate across design, construction, and project controls, managing claims, risks, QA/HSE and reporting to senior management.

You must have 20+ years of experience in large infrastructure projects, 5–10 years on Dubai RTA projects, and a BG Civil degree with PMP; Chartered status is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered status or membership in MICE, MCIOB, or MRICS preferred.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is an advantage.
• Minimum 20 years of experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects.
• 5–10 years of direct experience on Dubai RTA projects.
• Proven experience delivering projects valued above AED 1 billion.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall project delivery from inception through completion in line with scope, schedule, budget, quality and safety.
• Develop and implement the Project Execution Plan and related safety and control plans.
• Serve as primary client interface for contractual, technical and commercial matters.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams across design, construction and project controls.
• Negotiate scope changes, variation orders and contractual amendments.
• Track performance against KPIs, milestones and deliverables with corrective actions as needed.
• Oversee procurement and management of subcontractors, consultants and suppliers.
• Lead Value Engineering initiatives focused on lifecycle cost and project performance.
• Maintain compliance with HSE and Quality Assurance procedures.
• Manage project claims, disputes, contractual risks and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and present progress reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Foster collaboration and high performance across project participants.

Skills

Leadership

Client interface

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related (BSc/BEng/MEng)

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Project Director - Roads and Infrastructure in Dubai, UAE, to lead delivery from inception to completion, interfacing with the client on contractual, technical and commercial matters. You will coordinate across design, construction, and project controls, managing claims, risks, QA/HSE and reporting to senior management.

You must have 20+ years of experience in large infrastructure projects, 5–10 years on Dubai RTA projects, and a BG Civil degree with PMP; Chartered status is