Executive Director

UrbaCon Contracting & Trading Company

Doha

On-site

QAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

45 hours ago

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Job summary

The Executive Director at UrbaCon Contracting & Trading Company is responsible for the execution and safe timely completion of all projects within budget, and to the highest standards. The role develops and implements plans and strategies to achieve organizational objectives, leading multiple large‑scale capital projects from scope definition to schedules and budgets.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, an MBA or similar graduate degree, 15+ years of experience with at least

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
MBA or equivalent graduate degree preferred.
Minimum 15 years of experience with 10 in leadership roles.
GCC experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop high-quality business strategies aligned with objectives.
Lead development and execution of complex capital projects from scope to budget.
Provide executive leadership to improve safety, efficiency, and financial performance.
Manage procurement, contracts, and stakeholder coordination.
Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to high standards.

Skills

Professional client management

Business acumen

Engineering drawings & specifications

Strategic leadership

Contracts development & administration

Engineering theory & practices

English communication

ERP/SAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

MBA or equivalent graduate degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Summary

The Executive Director is responsible for the execution and safe timely completion of all projects within budget,and to the highest of standards. The position develops and implements plans and strategies to achieveorganization objectives. This position also leads multiple, simultaneous large-scale capital projects includingdefining the scope of work, developing budgets and the establishment of firm project schedules.

Job Responsibilities 1

Develop high-quality business strategies and plans and ensure strategy alignment with objectives.

Manage, conceive, market and execute development projects of significant complexity.

Provide executive leadership in the design, development and implementation of systems and processes that improve safety, process efficiencies, program growth and overall sound financial performance.

Develop high-quality business strategies and plans and ensures strategy alignment with objectives.

Develop and implement programs and initiatives, with a goal of continuous improvement, that supports the best possible patient, provider and employee experience.

Understand business risks, manage Company exposure and keep senior management up to date with risk exposure and methods of strategic risk mitigation.

Oversee the coordination of design activities to include, but not limited to, architect, contractor and consultant solicitation, selection and contracting, design review, and administration.

Ensure all Project Management requirements are in place and all measures taken to complete projects in time, safely and within budget.

Through the development and monitoring of metrics and key performance indicators, ensure that all organization projects and programs are successfully completed within the approved schedule and budget.

Ensure that processes and procedures related to project close-out are maintained.

Manage all contractors, consultants, and inspectors for projects to achieve successful outcomes. Monitors activity schedules, changes to schedules, their causes and budget impacts.

Review all project planning and forecasting for labor, plant, staff, materials and cost.

Approval of all project procurement and final negotiation.

Support the implementation of HSE initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution in alignment with company and IMS policies

Job Responsibilities 2

Additional Responsibilities 3

Job Knowledge & Skills

Professional client management

Strong business acumen

Strong knowledge of engineering drawings and specifications.

Experience of operating and influencing at a strategic level

Contracts Development and Administration

Knowledge of theory, principles, and practices of engineering.

Proficiency in English communication (oral and written).

ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience