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Ref: HP662-826
Job description / Role
An established group in Qatar is seeking a Project Director to direct, manage and oversee the execution and delivery of a new luxury internationally recognized retail project in Qatar.
This person will be joining the development team at the tail end of the pre-contract phase, the Project Director will be responsible for coordinating the appointment of the contractor and will be accountable for ensuring the successful delivery of the projects through statutory approvals and Operator handover. As the owners representative, the Project Director will be accountable for ensuring the Owner's and Operator's requirements related to quality, programme and cost are achieved.
In addition to managing a core client side project delivery team comprising a project manager, project accountant and document controller, the Project Director will be responsible for managing and coordinating external service providers including but not limited to the Project Management Consultant, Cost Management Consultant and Post-contract Supervision Consultant.
Requirements
* A minimum 20 years of relevant experience
* A minimum 10 years of experience (5 of which should have been performed in the GCC) in senior management roles as either project director or senior project manager delivering large complex projects in a post-contract role
* Recent GCC experience delivering projects in the luxury retail sector, advising and working collaboratively with senior stakeholders
* Familiarity with Qatari Statutory requirements including Civil Defence and Municipal Approvals
* A strong understanding of department store and luxury fit-out construction principles
* Demonstrable ability in leading large and diverse stakeholder groups
* Relevant tertiary education in construction management, project management, engineering or architecture
* Keen understanding of hotel projects and their operational constraints
* Depth of knowledge in program and project planning, scheduling and budgeting, interior and base building construction techniques, operational readiness, and contract admin
* Experience with the preparation of Requests for Proposals, Tenders and Tender closing/award procedures
* Excellent English written and verbal communication and presentation skills
* Strong computer skills, including a working knowledge of scheduling (MS Project), word processing (Word) and spreadsheet (Excel) software applications
About the Company
Carter Murray is a specialist recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of marketing professionals into professional services firms, the financial services sector, multi-national corporations and global brands from our offices in London, Dubai and Sydney. Carter Murray is a member of The SR Group, a specialist global recruitment consultancy founded in 1987, operating in the niche markets of Taxation, Legal, HR and Marketing recruitment. From the worlds largest companies to small owner-managed businesses, we recruit at all levels for a complete cross-section of clients. Our clients include the full range of UK and international professional services firms and financial services companies. We recognise that they expect an exceptional level of service and a real knowledge of todays highly specialised market.Each of our consultants personally manages their own clients and specialises in specific areas of this key marketplace. We take the time to really understand both parties needs and provide focused and consistent advice.