Project Director

Overview

Job Description

Project Director

What You'Ll Be Doing

• Lead the overall delivery of a large, multi‑phase venue and infrastructure development from mobilisation through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Act as the primary interface with the client, stakeholders and authorities, managing expectations and securing required approvals and NOCs.
• Ensure full integration of new works with existing facilities, including concourses, parking structures and masterplan infrastructure.
• Oversee planning and delivery of exhibition halls and supporting facilities (offices, in‑hall F&B, washrooms, prayer rooms, EMS, storage, back‑of‑house areas and service yards).
• Lead multi‑disciplinary design management, aligning architecture, structure, MEP, ICT and infrastructure with the project brief and operational requirements.
• Direct project phasing, logistics and programming to meet key milestones, minimise disruption to ongoing operations and maintain safe, efficient site access.
• Manage budgets, forecasts and value engineering initiatives, ensuring economical design and adherence to cost, time and quality targets.
• Champion sustainability, supporting applicable green building targets and incorporating efficient systems and smart building solutions.
• Oversee risk management, change control, quality assurance and HSE performance across all project stages.
• Ensure successful testing, commissioning, training and handover so facilities are fully operational and ready for major events.

What Required Skills You'Ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a related discipline; a Master’s degree in a relevant field is an advantage.
• Professional membership or chartered status (e.g. PMP, RICS, CEng, or equivalent) is desirable.
• Minimum 20+ years of experience in the delivery of large‑scale, complex construction or infrastructure projects, with at least 10 years in a senior leadership role (Project Director or equivalent).
• Demonstrable major project experience, preferably on multi‑disciplinary developments such as exhibition and convention centres, mixed‑use buildings, airports, or comparable complex facilities.
• Proven track record in managing multi‑disciplinary teams and multiple work packages, including design consultants, contractors, specialists and suppliers.
• Strong commercial and contractual acumen, with experience in administering major consultancy and construction contracts and managing change, claims and risk.
• Extensive experience in project planning, phasing and logistics in complex, live or operational environments.
• Strong understanding of design and construction processes across architecture, structure, MEP, infrastructure and fit‑out, with the ability to challenge and optimise solutions.
• Experience in implementing and overseeing project controls, including schedule, cost, risk, reporting and governance frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive performance at all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and maintain focus on strategic objectives while resolving day‑to‑day issues.
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