Project Director

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all project activities including planning, design, infrastructure development, construction, and final handover.
• Develop and implement project execution strategies, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• Direct and manage multidisciplinary teams, project managers, consultants, and contractors.
• Oversee integration of all project components across design, infrastructure, construction, and development.
• Monitor overall project performance including progress, cost, quality, risks, and key milestones.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders including government authorities, utility providers, developers, consultants, and contractors.
• Oversee project budgets, procurement strategies, contract administration, variation orders, and claims management.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, resolve critical issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with master plans, technical specifications, contractual obligations, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction to project management teams.
• Report project progress, performance indicators, risks, and recommendations to senior management.
• Oversee project completion, commissioning, handover, and closeout activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in large-scale real estate development, construction, or project management, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience overseeing large-scale, multidisciplinary development projects including infrastructure, buildings, and associated facilities.
• Strong experience managing the full project lifecycle from planning and design through construction and final handover.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of project delivery, contract management, commercial management, risk management, and project controls.
• Excellent leadership, strategic planning, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• PMP certification is preferred.