Project Director

Job description / Role

Our Tier 1 Main Contracting Client has a new requirement for a seasoned Project Director to join their team in Dubai working on a new major mall expansion project. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Project Director working on major mall or civil construction projects in the UAE with experience leading projects up to AED 1 billion in value and have worked for recognised main contracting companies previously.

This role is available for immediate joining and is an initial 3-6 Month Contract position employed as an outsource candidate through J10 Consulting.

There is an option to transfer to staff after 6 months to suit all parties

Key Responsibilities:

• Handles workload of Major Project of multi disciplinary team and collaborates with counterparts to drive the project forward
• Consolidates information gained from working collaboratively across multi-discipline projects with others at a similar level in different parts of the Region, with the purpose of providing input towards the development of the business plan for the Region.
• Influences the development of the Project plan in collaboration with all key stakeholders in a mega project development.
• Provide Direction
• Accountability for the Performance
• Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs
• Develops, implements and improves operating policies, processes and procedures for own business area drawing on knowledge of local legislative requirements, global standard methodology requirements (in a highly legislated or regulated environment and across multiple Business Groups).
• Consolidates and prioritises solutions developed across different projects and clients, and leverages these for the benefit of the broader Region and beyond.
• Approves the application of new/novel solutions or technologies, designs and applications / service offerings to solve complex problems in response to changing market trends and competitor activity.
• Draws on knowledge of area of experience and global standard methodology to tackle unique and highly complex problems that may be unprecedented within a Business.
• Technical Lead for a high profile / complex / multiple field project, being responsible for all phases of the project
• Technically sought out both within and from external national and/or international clients / industry bodies to act as a trusted advisor. Actively contributes in thought leadership as an industry leader (typically through papers published / regular conference speaking engagements).
• Responsible as part of a Region's leadership team for talent and succession planning to ensure current and future capability to deliver on business plan for a large or complex Region.
• Accountable for managing people on a day-to-day basis and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, training and development of team, employee engagement, salary review recommendation and approval, and staffing / resourcing decisions.
• Communicates and contextualises Region strategy and goals for a complex Region.
• Decisions are guided by organisation strategies and Region business plans and objectives; receives guidance and direction from General Manager - Region or Market Leader - Business. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations

• A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field
• Certified Project Management Professional status or member of equivalent institution
• Chartered status with RICS or MCIOB is preferred
• Successfully led numerous complex, Project Management &/or Construction Management programmes
• Possess 15+ years' experience in delivering fully coordinated, multi-disciplinary Project Management and Construction Management projects in the capacity of Senior Project Manager or Project Director
• Pre-contract/development experience coupled with a detailed understanding of UAE statutory authorities’ processes and time frames for approvals
• Strong leadership/mentoring skills
• Strong client-facing/presentation skills; incorporating stake-holder management skills

About the Company

J10 Consulting are Construction Recruitment experts in the Middle East.

We help businesses and careers grow by delivering Temporary Contract & Permanent Contingency hiring solutions within Construction & Engineering in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain & Kuwait

J10 Consulting provide collaborative engagement and a deep understanding of both client and candidate requirements to cover temporary and permanent requirements across a number of vertical markets within Construction & Engineering.