Requirements
Requires a Civil Engineering degree with 20+ years of experience in large-scale building construction, including at least 10 years in senior leadership roles. Must have strong commercial, contractual, and risk management experience, proficiency in Primavera P6, BIM platforms (Revit, Navisworks), and digital construction practices. Fluent English and on-site work capability are essential. Previous experience in Qatar or the GCC is required.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Engineering - Civil & Construction
Company Industry
Construction
Location and availability:
Ras Laffan, Qatar
Preference will be given to candidates who are currently available in the UAE for face-to-face interviews with the client.
Candidates should be available to join within a reasonable timeframe, subject to notice period requirements.
Role summary:
The Project Director will provide overall leadership and strategic direction for large-scale building construction projects, ensuring successful delivery in terms of safety, quality, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction. The role requires managing multidisciplinary teams, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders while maintaining compliance with project objectives and local authority requirements.
Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the project, ensuring successful delivery in terms of safety, quality, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction.
Manage multidisciplinary teams and major project stakeholders throughout project delivery.
Oversee commercial, contractual, and risk management across large construction projects.
Requirements
Required qualifications
Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
20+ years of experience in large-scale building construction projects, including successful delivery of projects of comparable scale and complexity.
At least 10+ years of experience in senior leadership roles on construction projects.
Previous experience in Qatar or the GCC.
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and major project stakeholders.
Strong commercial, contractual, and risk management experience on large construction projects.
Proficiency with Primavera P6, BIM platforms such as Revit and Navisworks, and digital construction practices.
Valid MMUP/UPDA registration where applicable.
Fluent written and spoken English.
Able to work on-site.
Preferred qualifications
Experience on accommodation compounds, residential developments, or large building complexes.
Familiarity with QatarEnergy, major clients, consultants, and local authority requirements.
Valid MMUP/UPDA registration in Qatar.
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