Project Director

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

About JLL

Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

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Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we're headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation, and succeed together.

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements below. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Role Purpose

We are seeking an exceptional Project Director to join a large-scale project in Ras Al Khaimah for one of our prominent clients in real estate.

• Providing leadership and direction for the project(s).
• Be the main point of contact.
• Develop, monitor, and report on development-wide KPIs for the design, tendering, and construction activities, inclusive of safety and quality.
• Leadership and management of the JLL team.
• Responsible for development and monitoring of the Master Programme.
• Responsible for development of Due Diligence Report, Project Implementation Strategy, and Project Management Plan.
• Establishment of short-term milestones and delivery outcomes.
• Assisting the Design/Technical Director in the review and challenging of the designs and design release packages.
• Identify the overall authority approvals processes and applications with the Technical and Consultant Teams as part of the Master Programme.
• Oversee the administration of the Consultant and Contractor engagements with the Design Consultant, Commercial Consultant, Construction Managers, and Senior Contracts Manager, facilitating all high-level presentations necessary for the Aldar stakeholder approvals.
• Establishment of project committee structures, communications, and stakeholder management.
• Responsible for overall change control and management and ensuring the reasoning, scope, and costs are sufficiently defined by the Lead Consultant and Cost Consultant.
• Identify major design and construction risks and mitigation measures including review of the organizational performance of the site supervision and technical review teams, inspectors, labor productivity, suppliers, and subcontractors at a programme level.
• Overseeing the overall construction and logistics activities with the various external consultants.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• Master's degree in Project Management or Business Administration is often preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in construction project management.
• 7-10 years in a senior leadership role managing large-scale, complex projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2 Practitioner, Professional Engineer (PE), or Registered Architect (RA) depending on the specific industry.
• In-depth understanding of construction processes, methodologies, and best practices.
• Familiarity with local building codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of contract law and construction contracts (e.g., FIDIC).

What you can expect from us

We succeed together and believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together, and celebrating our success.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your career ambitions, recognizing your contributions, investing in your well-being, and providing competitive benefits and pay.

We can't wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL. Apply today!

Location: Dubai, ARE

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

About the Company

In the Middle East and North Africa, Jones Lang LaSalle is a leading player in its real estate markets including the hospitality sector. The firm has worked in over 22 Middle Eastern and North African countries and over the last year has advised clients on more than $120 billion worth of real estate, hotel and hospitality development.

We continually create value for our clients and partners by challenging conventional thinking and employing innovative investment solutions. The rapid pace of change in the region creates significant opportunities, challenges and complex decisions for investors.

Jones Lang LaSalle is recognized as having leading real estate and hospitality expertise with a leadership team that has held senior positions with some of the largest real estate developers, hospitality companies and corporate groups in the Middle East and internationally.

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