Head – Projects / Projects Director Real Estate Development / High-Ris

• Provide overall leadership for the planning and execution of multiple high-rise and large-scale development projects.
• Drive projects from concept/design development through construction, commissioning and final handover.
• Establish project execution strategies, delivery frameworks, milestones and performance benchmarks.
• Ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets, timelines and quality parameters.
• Review construction methodologies, sequencing, resource planning and site execution strategies.
• Identify project risks early and develop timely mitigation and recovery plans.
• Provide technical and strategic oversight of high-rise building construction, including deep foundations, basements, RCC structures, post-tensioning, facades, MEP services and finishing works.
• Ensure effective coordination between structural, architectural, MEP, facade and specialist contractors.
• Drive construction productivity, buildability and value-engineering initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to international standards and best practices in high-rise construction.
• Oversee design development and ensure effective transition from design to construction.
• Coordinate with architects, structural consultants, MEP consultants, PMC teams and specialist consultants.
• Review constructability, design optimisation and value-engineering opportunities.
• Ensure timely resolution of design-related issues impacting project delivery.
• Provide oversight of major construction contracts, consultants and specialist packages.
• Work closely with procurement and commercial teams on tendering, contractor selection and negotiations.
• Monitor variations, claims, change orders and contractual risks.
• Ensure effective cost control and strict adherence to approved project budgets.
• Establish robust systems for planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management and project reporting.
• Monitor project progress against key milestones and identify potential delays at an early stage.
• Ensure implementation of appropriate project controls, MIS and reporting mechanisms.
• Present project performance, risks and recovery plans to the senior leadership / Board.
• Lead relationships with major contractors, PMC organisations, consultants and specialist agencies.
• Drive contractor performance and accountability through strong governance and escalation mechanisms.
• Coordinate with statutory authorities and other external stakeholders as required.
• Establish and enforce stringent quality-management and construction standards.
• Ensure adherence to HSE requirements and internationally recognised safety practices; drive a zero-incident culture.
• Promote sustainable construction practices and efficient utilisation of resources.
• Lead a large multidisciplinary projects organisation comprising project directors, project managers, construction managers, planning, contracts, QA/QC, HSE and engineering teams.
• Build a high-performance project delivery culture with clear accountability and measurable KPIs.
• Mentor and develop senior project leadership talent; establish organisational structures and manpower plans aligned with the project pipeline.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 25+ years of overall experience in civil engineering and construction / project delivery, with substantial time spent in senior leadership roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (mandatory); postgraduate qualifications in Construction Management / Project Management highly preferred.
• Extensive, hands-on experience in high-rise building construction and large-scale real estate development.
• Proven track record of independently delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects from inception through completion.
• Experience managing large project portfolios and multidisciplinary, multicultural teams.
• Deep technical understanding of RCC structures, foundations, basements, facades, MEP coordination, finishing and commissioning.
• Strong commercial acumen covering contracts, procurement, cost management and contractor negotiations.
• Demonstrated expertise in project planning, controls, risk management and programme recovery.
• Experience working with leading international contractors, developers, consultants and PMC organisations.
• Strong command of international construction standards, HSE systems and quality-management frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder-management and Board-level communication skills.
• Ability to operate seamlessly at both strategic leadership and hands-on project execution levels.
• Preference given to expatriate candidates with experience in international or leading regional real estate developers, Tier-1 international construction/EPC organisations, major high-rise residential and commercial developers, large mixed-use or integrated township developments.