Project director responsibilities

Responsible for leading and delivering large-scale hospitality programs (hotels, stadiums, museums, hospitals) across the Middle East, ensuring alignment with client requirements, contractual obligations, and international standards. Oversees all project management consultancy (PMC) functions including planning, design coordination, budgeting, risk, and resource management to achieve timely, cost-effective, and high-quality project outcomes. Provides strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, and team direction, driving performance, compliance, and successful delivery in complex, high-pressure environments.

Key duties

• Set the overall direction and leadership of the program.
• Responsible for overall deliverables and performance for all functions as per contractual scope to fulfill client 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 planning and formulating design alternatives and solutions for the construction project.
• Continuously communicate with client representatives regarding project progress and areas of concern.
• Implement standardized project management and business analysis practices.
• Work directly with project management leads and frequently interact with project functions to source and deliver improvements in project management processes.
• Develop and administer project budgets, 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, 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 relevant issues.
• Evaluate detailed project status reports and present key highlights and related implications for business partners and executives.
• Oversee all aspects of 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 processes for assigned projects to ensure deliverables and timelines are met, and develop employees to ensure sustainable delivery capability.
• Ensure 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.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and business engagement.
• Maintain awareness of relevant quality, environmental, safety, and occupational health policies, manuals, and procedures, ensuring continued compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager or supervisor.

Qualifications and experience

• Experience 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 managing 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 with extensive coordination roles.
• Proactive team leader capable of managing large teams smoothly under pressure and stressful situations.
• Proven experience in project delivery under time constraints.

About the company

Hill International employs more than 4,300 professionals in over 100 offices worldwide and 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. The company is recognized as one of the largest program management firms globally. Hill International focuses exclusively on program, project, and construction management, protecting client interests free from potential conflicts. The company is dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the construction project lifecycle and adapts to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions.

Hill International is part of the GISI Consulting Group, a family of companies specializing in global infrastructure solutions.

Equal opportunity

Hill International 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. Various other duties may be required.