Director - Construction

A Leading Multi-Disciplinary Planning and Design Firm in UAE

UAE

Ref: LP512-68

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

We are looking to hire a Director-Construction who is having the experience in delivery and execution of high rise projects located within master planned developments and good experience in delivering residential / commercial buildings

Key Responsibilities
• Plans, directs, supervises and controls the execution of all technical, fiscal and administrative functions of the project and the site team
• Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems
• Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out.
• Supervise the Contractors to ensure the works are constructed as per specification and to established milestone dates.
• Capable of administering the FIDIC based contract and performing the role of the Engineer
• Resolves site issues.
• Assess, evaluate and give recommendation on claims.
• Discuss changes to the scope of work with the Client and key subcontractors.
• Responsible for following up on instructions & commitments associated with the project
• Establishes Project Execution Plan, Health & Safety Plan, Quality Control Plan and other documents in relation to our scope
• Monitor Quality, Health and Safety of the construction works and lead to address violations
• Maintain a very high level of Safety awareness and ensure the contractor complies with his obligations.
• Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project and monitors site staff performance
• Provides input to performance reviews and develop plans for subordinates
• Work with other managers, project engineers and discipline Heads to develop budgets, schedules and plans for the various elements of the project
• Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activities within the program, including significant milestones and any conditions, which would affect project cost, schedule, performance or Client relation
• Establishes internal weekly meetings to review project status and formulate action items.
• Establish and review monthly and weekly reports.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate
• Represent the company in Client meetings.

Requirements

• Minimum 15-20 years of related senior project construction management experience including but not limited to high rise buildings, horizontal developments projects, infrastructure and master planned community developments.
• 5 years’ experience as a Director and senior related technical position with a broad general engineering background would be preferred.
• Recent experience and knowledge of Municipal and Local Authority processes, procedures and codes and regulations within the UAE.
• Previous experience with a reputable main contractor would be a plus.
Membership or ability to obtain membership in the UAE Society of Engineers is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor Degree in relevant Engineering field (i.e. Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural etc.) and PMP, plus membership of a recognized professional institution prefer

Specific Skills
• It would be beneficial if the candidate can demonstrate experience of delivering entertainment projects.
• Must have a strong background in start-up, execution and handover of major projects within the UAE, specifically Dubai.

About the Company

A leading multi-disciplinary planning and design firm in UAE.

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Director salaries in UAE

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AED 49,000

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