Project Director (Villas)

Job Description

We are looking for a Project Director to lead the construction delivery of a large-scale project in Abu Dhabi.

• Tertiary qualification (University Graduate) in either Project Management, Building Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Architecture or similar plus a minimum of 20 years relevant experience in a project management role
• Extensive experience in the Villa Construction
• Experience in contracting and PMC
• Relevant projects of an appropriate scale (Large Villa community projects)
• United Arab Emirates experience Required
• Minimum 5 years experience in Project Director role
• Active membership of a relevant professional institution is an additional consideration

• Produce and implement the Project Execution Plan and direct the Project Management team
• Provide a level of service that meets the expectations of Mirage and is regarded as being of a high standard within the Project Management profession
• Identify areas for improvement in project delivery plans and implement accordingly.
• Manage the commercial aspects of the project, including consultant fees, claims, payments, etc.
• Administer the Construction Contracts and issue all correspondence as the authorised signatory
• Lead a project and drive the achievement of quality, programme and budget targets
• Lead Value Engineering workshops
• Lead regular progress updates in conjunction with the Planning Manager
• Lead all Delay Claim workshops and the assessment process
• Conduct meetings, produce minutes and drive outcomes
• Lead, manage and motivate multi-disciplined teams and colleagues
• Lead the Procurement process
• Compile monthly and other reports and make recommendations

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.