Strategic Building Projects Director | Dubai

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL); Dubai; On-site; AED 650,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL) in Dubai seeks an experienced Project Director - Buildings to lead major building projects from concept to completion. You will drive delivery across cost, quality, safety, schedule and client satisfaction, overseeing multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder environments.

The role requires a track record in high-rise, commercial, residential, mixed-use, hospitality, or large-scale projects within the UAE/GCC, with strong commercial and financial acumen

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• 20+ years of construction project management experience on building projects.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale UAE/GCC projects.
• Experience with consultants, contractors, developers, and government authorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for major building projects from pre-construction through completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with contractual requirements.
• Oversee project planning, execution, monitoring, and close-out activities.
• Establish project objectives, delivery strategies, milestones, and performance targets.
• Lead project teams including construction managers, engineering teams, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Take ownership of project financial performance, including budgets, cost control, and profitability.
• Review project forecasts, variations, claims, and commercial risks.
• Work closely with commercial teams to optimize project outcomes and manage contractual obligations.
• Ensure effective cost management and value engineering initiatives.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & cost control

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline

Job description

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL) in Dubai seeks an experienced Project Director - Buildings to lead major building projects from concept to completion. You will drive delivery across cost, quality, safety, schedule and client satisfaction, overseeing multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder environments.

The role requires a track record in high-rise, commercial, residential, mixed-use, hospitality, or large-scale projects within the UAE/GCC, with strong commercial and financial acumen