Construction Director

Required Skills

Requires a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and a minimum of 20 years of experience in infrastructure construction, including at least 5 years dealing with local authorities in Abu Dhabi. Experience with subcontracts and subcontractors, as well as a proven track record as a construction manager on projects with large MEP infrastructure scopes, is essential. Strong technical background in MEP projects with at least two full life cycle project experiences is also required.

Job description / Role Job Type Full Time Job Location Abu Dhabi, UAE Nationality Any Nationality Salary Not Specified Gender Not Specified Arabic Fluency Not Specified Job Function Engineering - Civil & Construction Company Industry Construction Job description The construction director is to lead the effort to manage and control the delivery of the infrastructure activities of the contractor and specialist subcontractors throughout the construction phase of the project and monitor the performance of the construction supervision consultant with regard to inspection and sign off of the works completed by contractor and intervene where issues arise to ensure a suitable conclusion. Key responsibilities: Monitor the infrastructure works throughout the construction process. Monitor the performance of the supervision consultant and contractor. Verify the reported progress in the various status reports with regard to infrastructure activities. Monitor the technical submittal and approval process. Identify improvements that can be achieved with regard to sequencing and progress on the project by all parties during construction. Monitor inspection process and identify improvements where possible. Monitor QHSE performance and identify and address deviations of performance. Coordinate and manage the relationship with the local authorities. Inform themselves of the relevant quality, environmental, safety and occupational health policies, manuals and procedures in place within the company, and ensure continued compliance with these requirements while employed. Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager or supervisor. Qualifications and experience: Bachelor's degree preferably in civil engineering. Minimum 20 years’ experience in construction of infrastructure projects, with extensive experience in dealing with local authorities in Abu Dhabi (minimum 5 years). Experience dealing with subcontracts and subcontractors. Proven track record as a construction manager on related projects with large MEP infrastructure scopes. Strong technical background in MEP projects with at least 2 full life cycle project experiences working on a project management team. Management of inspections, mockups, prototypes, samples, and quality benchmarking. Progressive verification of the works to contract specifications, drawings, and approved mock-ups. Management of construction submittal and RFI review and response process. Review main contractors reports (daily, weekly, monthly), technical and progress. Propose methods of construction to support the main contractor. Familiar with local authority requirements and procedures. Background working on commercial, residential and/or industrial construction projects with large landscaping areas. About the company The company, with more than 4,300 professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. It is ranked as one of the largest program management firms in the world. The company is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning it has one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, the entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. The company is dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapts to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs. The company is part of a global infrastructure solutions group of companies. Equal opportunity employer The company is an equal opportunity employer, veteran, and disabled friendly. Note: This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned. Various other duties may be required. About the Company Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and advisory services. We are the 3rd largest project and construction management firm in the U.S., as featured in Building Design + Construction magazine. We are also ranked as the 7th largest overall program management firm in the world by Engineering News-Record magazine. Our team has participated in more than 90,000 project assignments with a total construction value of over $1 trillion. Apply Now