Talent pool (buildings projects) – project director roles for Middle East projects

Focus on leading the delivery of high-rise, residential, and commercial developments from inception to completion. Candidates are responsible for overall project strategy, stakeholder management, and ensuring performance across cost, schedule, quality, and risk. This talent pool targets senior leaders with extensive experience in managing large-scale building projects and delivering successful outcomes in the region.

PMC director

Sets the overall direction and leadership of the program. Is responsible for the overall deliverables and performances for all functions as per contractual scope to fulfill clients' needs and requirements.

• Develop and implement comprehensive PMC plans and processes for overseeing, coordinating, and reporting all work processes.
• Establish policies and procedures for project management.
• Participate in the planning and formulating of design alternatives and solutions for the construction project.
• Communicate continuously with client representatives regarding project progress and areas of concern.
• Implement standardized project management and business analysis practices.
• Work directly with project management leads, frequently interact with project functions, source, and deliver in the development of project management processes that drive continuous improvement and deliver improved business results.
• Develop and administer project budgets and fiscal controls, contracts, and quality control provisions.
• Direct work sequencing to expedite project delivery and minimize disruption of ongoing operations.
• Inspect, approve, and accept completed projects for the institution, ensuring conformance with institutional standards, building and life safety codes, and architectural/engineering specifications.
• Research and prepare various reports about operations, equipment, policies, procedures, and other issues, as appropriate.
• Evaluate detailed project status reports and present key highlights and related implications for business partners and executives.
• Oversee all aspects of the day-to-day management of the construction project.
• Oversee consolidated cost estimates and general financial management, incorporating risk for the overall project.
• Lead resource and capacity management process for assigned project(s) to ensure projects are managed to meet deliverables and timelines and develop employees to ensure sustainable delivery capability.
• Ensure that project operations comply with design specifications and client requirements.
• Provide coaching, advice, and guidance to the team, maintaining high levels of integrity, motivation, and morale.
• Stakeholder management and business engagement.
• Inform themselves of the relevant quality, environmental, safety, and occupational health policies, manuals, and procedures 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

• Experienced with international consultants, preferably in GCC countries.
• Must hold a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or equivalent from a recognized university or college. Chartered engineer status is ideal.
• Minimum 25 years of experience in management projects.
• Previous similar roles in large-scale PMC and/or construction supervision consultancy.
• Strong background in engineering and construction works with management experience on mega infrastructure, building, or architectural projects.
• Experience at senior management or director level as well as extensive experience in coordination roles.
• Proactive team leader, capable of running a large team smoothly under pressure and stressful situations.
• Proven experience in project delivery under time constraints.

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 statement

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.