Senior Project Director

Foreground; Doha; On-site; QAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Foreground is seeking a Senior Project Director in Doha, Qatar to oversee national-scale development programs spanning transportation, utilities and civil works. You will drive governance, manage contractor performance and ensure multi-year, multi-stakeholder initiatives meet strategic timelines.

The role requires a proven track record in major infrastructure projects with strong leadership and delivery capabilities.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in major infrastructure programs.
• Strong background in project controls, engineering management, and large contractor oversight.
• Track record of delivering major capital projects within demanding timelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee national-scale development programs spanning transportation, utilities, and civil works.
• Manage project governance.
• Manage contractor performance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across multi-year, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Drive excellence at scale.

Skills

Project governance

Delivery oversight

Contractor performance

Regulatory compliance

Government regulations

Performance reporting

Job description

Job Reference/ID: 97c3e35b-a690-40d3-8836-3424ee864030

Job Description / Role:

Foreground is partnering with a leading infrastructure organisation in Qatar to appoint a Senior Project Director who will oversee national-scale development programs spanning transportation, utilities, and civil works. The organisation is delivering strategic assets of national importance and requires a proven leader capable of driving excellence at scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee national-scale development programs spanning transportation, utilities, and civil works.
• Manage project governance.
• Manage contractor performance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across multi-year, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Drive excellence at scale.

Experience Required:

• Deep experience in major infrastructure programs.
• Strong background in project controls, engineering management, and large contractor oversight.
• Track record of delivering major capital projects within demanding timelines.

Skills Required:

• Project governance
• Delivery oversight
• Contractor performance
• Regulatory compliance
• Government regulations
• Performance reporting

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

About the Company:

A UAE recruitment consultancy focused on creative, marketing, design and digital talent. It partners with advertising agencies, brands and media businesses across the Gulf to place professionals in roles spanning art direction, copywriting, brand strategy, user experience and communications.

Company Industry: Construction

Department / Functional Area: Project Management

Closing Date: 11 November 2026