Construction Director

TSM

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ref: NP928-480

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Taylor Sterling is looking for a Construction Director to join a well established development firm in Abu Dhabi. In the role you will oversee and direct all construction activities and construction personnel on high end projects in the UAE.

Client is not just looking for someone to manage construction, but seeks an experienced individual to drive the organization such that construction is seen as a competitive advantage.

Primary Responsibilities & Objectives:
• Supervise on-site construction managers, as well as manage the third-party general contracting teams
• Maintain executive level reporting and communication; must have the ability to communicate with senior management
• Manage the permitting and approval phases for those projects needing municipality approval
• Supervise construction reporting and forecasting
• Develop / monitor construction budgets and schedules
• Oversee the negotiation of agreements with the General Contractors and other construction professionals
• Work collaboratively with the in-house design and construction teams
• Analyze cost and schedule savings opportunities
• Manage quality control

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree with construction related curriculum
• 15+ years of consultancy/ client construction experience
• Strong organization, communication, leadership and staff management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and strategic initiatives
• Excellent computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Excel, MS Word, MS Project)

About the Company

Mission:

To establish a 'Best practise' for the recruitment industry in the Middle East.

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Director salaries in UAE

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AED 43,000

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