Project Director

We are seeking an experienced Project Director to provide strategic leadership and complete executive oversight for major mid- to high-rise residential tower projects across the UAE/GCC. In this senior leadership position, you will drive full end-to-end execution—from pre-construction design, deep foundations, structural, and facade packages through to complex high-rise MEP, luxury interior fit-out, commercial performance, authority handover, and initial occupation. You will hold ultimate responsibility for client management, strategic leadership, P&L, risk management, and operational excellence across the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Project Delivery & Operations
• Direct and oversee all phases of mid- to high-rise residential developments, ensuring flawless integration of vertical logistics, high-rise structural systems, complex unit layouts, advanced facade packages, and vertical transportation/MEP networks.
• Establish clear project governance, driving high standards for Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), milestone schedules, and sustainable residential building frameworks.
• Commercial, P&L, & Contractual Governance
• Hold complete P&L accountability for major projects, directing financial planning, budget allocation, value engineering, cash flow, variations, and final accounts.
• Oversee main contracts and subcontracts under FIDIC and local GCC conditions, protecting commercial interests while managing dispute avoidance and claims management.
• Stakeholder & Authority Strategy
• Act as the primary point of contact for project developers, executive management, key investors, and steering committees.
• Lead strategic liaison with relevant local municipalities and utility providers (e.g., Dubai Municipality, Civil Defense, DEWA, ADM, Empower/Tabreed) to ensure seamless permitting, inspection regimes, and statutory completion certificates.
• Leadership & Team Direction
• Direct multi-disciplinary project teams, main contractors, client representatives, and international design consultants.
• Foster a high-performance safety culture and provide high-level risk mitigation strategies to anticipate and resolve site, design, or commercial bottlenecks.

Requirements

• Experience & Track Record:

• 18+ years of progressive experience in major building construction, including a proven track record in senior leadership directing mid- to high-rise residential towers G+16 to supertall) in the UAE or GCC region.

• Must have experience managing major developments with project values ranging from AED 600 Million and above .

• Must have delivered at least one major mid- to high-rise tower project full lifecycle from start to finish (pre-construction/break ground through to authority handover and client takeover).

• Technical Expertise:

• In-depth knowledge of deep foundation systems, high-rise concrete/steel structural engineering, advanced curtain walling and facade design, high-rise residential MEP/vertical transportation integration, and high-spec architectural residential fit-outs.

• Education & Professional Certifications:

• B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.

• Chartered status or professional accreditation preferred ( MRICS, MCIOB, PMP, or equivalent ).