Director of Infrastructure Operations - Fujairah

Job description / Role

Engineering Services

Position Summary:

This role will be pivotal in driving operational excellence, ensuring governance, and expanding our market presence.

Experience in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is a plus, reflecting our broader strategic ambitions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Portfolio leadership: Oversee the successful delivery and governance of a diverse portfolio of PMO/PMC infrastructure projects; accountable for results to the relevant regional operations director.
• Strategic growth: Work with KBR's business development team to identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and strategic alliances to expand KBR's infrastructure footprint in the Middle East and potentially APAC.
• Client engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key government and private sector clients, ensuring alignment with their strategic infrastructure goals.
• Operational excellence: Implement best-in-class project controls, risk management, and quality assurance frameworks across all programs.
• Team leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of project directors, managers, and technical experts.
• OneKBR solutions: Develop relationships across the wider KBR to support pursuit and securing broader work scopes leveraging multiple KBR business units.
• Regional insight: Provide thought leadership on infrastructure trends, regulatory environments, and market dynamics in the Middle East and APAC.
• Compliance & governance: Ensure all projects comply with local laws, KBR policies, and international standards.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 15 years of experience in infrastructure project delivery, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record managing large-scale PMO/PMC infrastructure programs in the Middle East, preferably in KSA and/or UAE.
• Familiarity with APAC infrastructure markets is advantageous.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience with contract negotiation and stakeholder management.
• PMP, RICS, or equivalent professional certification is desirable.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking & vision
• Leadership & team development
• Client relationship management
• Risk & financial management
• Cross-cultural communication
• New business development & market expansion

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