Construction Director

Role and project

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee project construction activities and direct site construction and supervision teams.
• Deliver construction safely, on schedule, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, consultants, and contractors to resolve technical and construction issues.
• Review and approve construction plans, method statements, and work programs.
• Monitor progress, risks, and delays and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure HSE compliance and oversee contract administration with commercial and contracts teams.
• Report project progress and metrics to senior management and the client.
• Support change management, claims avoidance and mitigation, and dispute resolution.
• Mentor and develop team members.

Required skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; a Master’s degree is an advantage.
• 15–20 years of construction management experience, including 5–7 years in senior leadership.
• Experience delivering large-scale infrastructure, public realm, urban development, or mixed-use projects, preferably in the Middle East.
• Experience managing complex stakeholders, streetscape, landscaping, contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary site teams.
• Knowledge of construction methodologies, sequencing, contract conditions such as FIDIC, and commercial implications.
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, HSE, and quality assurance/quality control capabilities.

Benefits

• The employer describes competitive pay and retirement plans, paid time off and flexible holidays, career development and mentorship, veteran support, and wellness programs.