Talent Pool - Project Director - UAE Projects

Hill International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global construction consulting firm seeks a Project Director in Abu Dhabi to manage multi-million dollar projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, extensive experience in project management, and strong negotiation skills. Benefits include competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in managing Multi-Million Dollar projects.
• Experience in negotiating commercial contracts to successful closeout.
• Strong management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads the management of the design work and construction activities.
• Manages technical and financial operations effectively.
• Communicates continuously with the Clients representatives regarding project progress.

Skills

Management

Communication

Negotiation

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Engineering

Post Graduate (M.Sc. or PhD)

Chartered Project Management Professional (PMP)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Primavera

Job description

Hill International is a leading global construction consulting firm that provides program and project management, construction management, cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance to clients across diverse industries involved in major construction projects worldwide. With over 4,300 employees in 100 offices worldwide, Hill provides a full range of services to clients in various industries including transportation, infrastructure, energy, oil and gas, government, and commercial.

General Description of Role and Responsibilities :

• Leads the Management of the design work and construction activities during and completes the project within the budgeted schedule and cost.
• Manages the technical and financial operations effectively.
• Manages claims effectively and avoids litigation and disputes. Leads the Project Management staff in assessing variations and claims and reporting the technical position of the proposed variation to the Client.
• Manages project risks and implements a risk mitigation plan
• Communicate with the Clients representatives continuously regarding Project Progress and other areas of concern.
• Proposes house Project Management procedure to comply with Contract requirements and Clients procedures.
• Establish and maintain specific project procedures for Design / Construction Supervision Management (as applicable)
• Prepares special reports to Client Management to investigate any problem related to the Scope of Services and recommend solutions to Client Management
• Identifies priorities and tasks and develops the organization structure to ensure execution of tasks by providing clear direction on methods, time frames and schedules to achieve the stated goals.
• Provides a clear definition of the roles and responsibilities of PM staff.
• Attends Executive meetings and progress meetings.
• Monitors performance to ensure the successful delivery of the Key Performance Indicators and client contractual requirements.
• Advises the Clients representative on any potential variation to the Design / Supervision Consultant and Contractors scope of work that may generate cost or time impact and present the Project Managements assessment.
• Advises the Client of any foreseen slippage of progress and proposes corrective actions.
• Reviews weekly and monthly reports as presented by the Design / Supervision Consultant(s) and Contractor and present comments of non-compliance and / or areas of concern and corrective actions to the Client.
• Coordinates with the Design Manager during the detailed design stage of the Project to ensure Design Compliance with Client requirements and avoid any cost impact.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures within Hill International and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the line manager / supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills :

• A degree in an Engineering related discipline is required.
• Post Graduate education, such as an M.Sc. or PhD is highly desired.
• A chartered certification such as PMP is expected.
• 20 or more years of experience in managing Multi-Million Dollar projects.
• Experience in negotiating commercial contracts to successful closeout.
• Ability to think ahead, identify new opportunities and create new and innovative approaches to work-related issues.
• Strong Management and communication.
• Demonstrates a determination, desire to succeed and a wish to progress and develop within a commercial role.
• Excellent working knowledge of Word and Excel and strong user skill level within MS Office suite and Primavera.
• Excellent numerical and communication skills.

Why Hill International?

At Hill International, we pride ourselves on delivering world-class projects . Joining our talent pool gives you access to future opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects around the world, with an emphasis on safety, innovation, and sustainability . We offer competitive compensation, career growth, and a chance to be part of a global leader in construction consulting.

How to Apply

If you have the experience and passion for working on different projects, we invite you to submit your resume and cover letter through our online application system. By joining our talent pool, you will be considered for future opportunities with Hill International in aviation projects across various regions.

Submit your application today to be considered for exciting future opportunities with Hill International!

Disclaimer : This is an evergreen job posting for future opportunities with Hill International. By applying, you are joining our talent pool for current and upcoming aviation infrastructure projects. While we review applications on an ongoing basis, please note that you may not hear from us immediately. We will reach out to candidates whose qualifications align with specific project needs as they arise. We appreciate your interest and patience in being considered for exciting opportunities with Hill International in the future.

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Project Director • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates