Project Director - Build - High Rise Tower

Amida

UAE

Ref: MP152-284

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client is a large Western multinational construction company with several multi-million dollar high rise construction projects currently underway in the UAE. They are currently seeking experienced construction professionals to join their team based out of their Dubai office

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Management of all aspects of delivering a new build high rise tower project in Dubai value AED 1bn
- Manage the construction, commercial, logistics, fitout, commissioning and handover activities to contractual technical, budget, schedule and quality requirements.
- Interface with the Controls and Commercial Teams to ensure coordination and reporting is of a level that assists in the timely delivery of contract deliverables.
- Monitor works to confirm they are being carried out in accordance the Operations strategy, standards, policies, procedures and best practices
- Liaise with the Engineering Team to assist in the execution of design solutions that promote constructability and value engineering
- Monitor and report on the performance of the construction supervisors and the contractors
- Ensure best safety practices employed during construction
- Obtain the required support to assist in the timely payment of invoices and resolution of variations and claims.

Requirements

- A minimum of 15 years experience in civil build construction, with at least 5 years as a Senior Project Manager or similar on high rise tower projects
- Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent combination of academic and practical experience)
- Minimum of 5 years experience in the UAE or the GCC.
- Having a PMP accreditation is preferred.
- A combination of design and construction experience in the field is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of local authority regulations and requirements.
- Sound commercial and contractual experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and effective presentation skills.

About the Company

Amida is a global recruitment business dedicated to Sustainable Development. We recruit for Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Environment and Sustainability professionals in Corporates, Non-profits, Financial/Investment Institutions, Government, SME’s, Contractors and Consultancies. Amida is focused on creating a better world by facilitating talent into organisations who will create a more sustainable future for us all.

Our consultants are all experienced recruiters with first-hand technical and business knowledge of their relevant sectors. Our training program and constant market reviews ensure we are up to speed with new developments and the latest consultative techniques.

Our client base includes a wide array of firms and public authorities, ranging from architects, environmental consultancies, engineering firms, construction companies, large global corporations to SME’s.

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Project Director salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 77,500

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