Director of Projects

Real Estate Souq; Muscat; On-site; OMR 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Estate Souq in Oman seeks an accomplished leader to drive development, construction, and project execution across major real estate assets. You will align feasibility, budgets, master planning, and regulatory approvals with company goals.

The role requires overseeing multidisciplinary teams, coordinating with finance and external partners, and delivering projects on time and within budget in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/engineering disciplines and advanced project management credentials.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with multinational stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, scheduling, and procurement across large-scale developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee real estate development, construction, and delivery across residential, commercial, retail, and mixed-use projects.
• Coordinate with finance, legal, procurement, and external consultants to align with objectives.
• Monitor budgets, timelines, and performance against milestones; implement corrective actions.
• Review design coordination, permits, and regulatory compliance with local authorities.
• Drive value engineering and cost optimization without compromising quality.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting & cost control

Tendering & procurement

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related engineering

Master's Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering Management, or MBA (preferred)

PMP certification (desirable)

Tools

FIDIC contracts knowledge

Contract administration

Job description

1. Real Estate Development & Strategic Planning

• Lead the planning and execution of residential, commercial, retail, and mixed-use real estate developments.

• Participate in project feasibility studies, master planning, development strategies, and technical evaluations.

• Develop comprehensive project execution plans, budgets, timelines, and resource requirements.

• Ensure development projects align with company objectives, investment plans, and commercial requirements.

• Review project concepts, land utilization, infrastructure requirements, and development phasing strategies.

2. Construction & Project Execution

• Oversee all construction activities from project mobilization to final completion and handover.

• Manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.

• Supervise Project Managers, Construction Managers, engineers, consultants, and contractors.

• Monitor construction progress, productivity, resource allocation, and project milestones.

• Ensure effective coordination of civil, structural, architectural, MEP, and infrastructure works.

• Identify construction delays, technical challenges, and operational issues and implement corrective measures.

3. Engineering & Technical Management

• Oversee architectural, structural, MEP, and infrastructure design coordination.

• Review technical drawings, engineering specifications, construction methodologies, and design modifications.

• Ensure engineering designs are technically feasible, cost-effective, and compliant with applicable standards.

• Lead technical coordination meetings with consultants, designers, and contractors.

• Implement value engineering initiatives to optimize construction costs without compromising quality.

4. Project Budgeting & Financial Control

• Prepare, review, and manage project budgets, cost estimates, and financial forecasts.

• Monitor project expenditure, committed costs, cash flow, and overall financial performance.

• Ensure projects remain within approved budgets and identify potential cost overruns.

• Review contractor payment applications, variations, claims, and additional work requests.

• Coordinate with Finance to ensure effective cost control and financial planning.

• Recommend cost-saving measures and construction optimization opportunities.

5. Procurement, Tendering & Contract Management

• Oversee procurement strategies, tendering processes, and contractor selection.

• Review tender documents, bills of quantities, technical proposals, and contract specifications.

• Evaluate contractors and consultants based on technical capability, financial proposals, and project requirements.

• Manage construction contracts, contractual obligations, variations, and extension-of-time requests.

• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with contractual milestones.

• Coordinate with Procurement, Finance, and Legal Departments on contractual and commercial matters.

6. Project Planning, Monitoring & Reporting

• Develop and maintain project master schedules, construction programs, and delivery milestones.

• Monitor planned versus actual project progress using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent systems.

• Identify critical path activities, project delays, and schedule risks.

• Implement recovery plans and corrective actions for underperforming projects.

• Conduct regular project progress meetings and site inspections.

• Prepare detailed monthly reports covering project progress, budgets, risks, and key performance indicators.

7. Government Approvals & Regulatory Compliance

• Coordinate with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, municipalities, and other relevant authorities in Oman.

• Oversee construction permits, development approvals, infrastructure clearances, and completion certificates.

• Ensure projects comply with applicable building codes, construction regulations, and development requirements.

• Manage coordination with utility providers and government entities for infrastructure connections.

• Monitor regulatory approval processes to prevent project delays.

8. Quality, Health, Safety & Risk Management

• Ensure construction works comply with approved quality standards, specifications, and contractual requirements.

• Oversee quality assurance, quality control, site inspections, and material testing procedures.

• Monitor contractor compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

• Identify and manage technical, financial, contractual, and operational project risks.

• Establish risk mitigation plans and ensure timely resolution of construction issues.

• Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across all projects.

9. Project Completion & Handover

• Oversee project completion, testing, commissioning, inspections, and final handover.

• Ensure all completed works comply with approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.

• Coordinate with Sales, Leasing, Property Management, and Facilities Management teams.

• Ensure proper submission of as-built drawings, warranties, operation manuals, and completion certificates.

• Monitor snagging works, defects rectification, and defects liability obligations.

• Prepare project closeout reports and evaluate overall project performance.

10. Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and manage the Projects and Construction Department, ensuring effective team performance.

• Establish departmental objectives, manpower requirements, and resource allocation plans.

• Develop and mentor Project Managers, engineers, and technical personnel.

• Maintain professional relationships with contractors, consultants, government authorities, and stakeholders.

• Coordinate with senior management and internal departments to support business objectives.

• Establish project management procedures, reporting standards, and performance monitoring systems.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related engineering discipline.

• Master's Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering Management, or MBA is preferred.

• PMP certification is highly desirable.

• Professional knowledge of FIDIC contracts and construction contract administration.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in real estate development, construction management, or engineering projects.

• At least 7 years in senior management positions overseeing major construction or development projects.

• Proven experience managing large-scale residential, commercial, retail, or mixed-use developments.

• Strong experience in project budgeting, cost control, tendering, procurement, and contractor management.

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously from design to final handover.

• Previous experience in Oman or the GCC construction and real estate development sector is strongly preferred.