Senior Rail & TBM Construction Director - Dubai

AECOM; Dubai; Sur place; AED 600 000 - 1 000 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

AECOM is seeking an experienced and visionary Project Director to lead a major Rail project in Dubai. This strategic role manages all phases from conception to commissioning, directing budgets, schedules, and risk management while coordinating with government authorities and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will demonstrate extensive leadership of large teams, expertise in high-speed rail projects, TBM tunneling, and compliance with UAE regulations.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in large-scale infrastructure or transportation project management.
• 10+ years in railway projects of similar magnitude; 5+ years in the Middle East.
• Proven track record in high-speed rail or rail transit projects.
• TBM tunneling experience is required.
• Advanced project management methodologies (PMI/PRINCE2).
• Strong financial acumen with multi-million dollar budgets.
• Excellent stakeholder management and government relations.
• Experience with UAE regulatory framework.
• Excellent English communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities.

Responsabilités

• Direct and oversee all phases of the project from planning to commissioning.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Establish relations with government agencies, regulators, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor a diverse project team (50+ personnel).
• Identify and mitigate risks with contingency strategies.
• Monitor progress against schedules and KPIs; take corrective actions.
• Ensure UAE regulatory, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Prepare reports and present to senior leadership and the board.
• Manage procurement, contracts, and vendor relationships.
• Champion innovation and best practices in project delivery.

Connaissances

Project leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Risk management

English comms

Financial acumen

PM software

Team leadership

Outils

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Description du poste

AECOM is seeking an experienced and visionary Project Director to lead a major Rail project in Dubai. This strategic role manages all phases from conception to commissioning, directing budgets, schedules, and risk management while coordinating with government authorities and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will demonstrate extensive leadership of large teams, expertise in high-speed rail projects, TBM tunneling, and compliance with UAE regulations.