Project Director

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Job overview

AECOM is recruiting a Project Director in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The active official vacancy, reference J10143807, supports construction, infrastructure, engineering or site-delivery work within Project Management.

Role purpose: AECOM is seeking a Project Director to lead the delivery of major highways, bridges, and infrastructure programs in Dubai, with a primary focus on Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) project.

Delivery scope: AECOM is seeking a Project Director to lead the delivery of major highways, bridges, and infrastructure programs in Dubai, with a primary focus on Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) project.; The role involves overall leadership, contractual and commercial management, and ensuring delivery excellence in alignment with client and company objectives.; Lead overall project delivery from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety requirements.; Develop and implement the Project Execution Plan , Health & Safety Plan , Control Plan , and other key project documentation.; Act as the primary client interface for all contractual, technical, and commercial matters.; Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across design, construction, and project controls functions.; Negotiate scope changes, variation orders, and contractual amendments.; Monitor project performance against KPIs, milestones, and deliverables; implement corrective measures where required.; Oversee procurement and management of subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers.

Candidate profile: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (BSc, BEng, or MEng).; Chartered status or membership of a recognized professional institution (MICE, MCIOB, MRICS) preferred.; PMP or equivalent Project Management certification is an advantage.; Minimum 20 years of experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects, including highways, bridges, and urban road networks.; Minimum 5–10 years direct experience in Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) projects.; Proven record in delivering projects over AED 1 billion in value.; Strong commercial and contract management experience, including claims and negotiations.; Experience leading large multidisciplinary teams in a matrix organization.;

Workplace and engagement: Contract, onsite, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Salary, closing date and visa sponsorship are not disclosed by the employer.

Responsibilities

• AECOM is seeking a Project Director to lead the delivery of major highways, bridges, and infrastructure programs in Dubai, with a primary focus on Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) project.
• The role involves overall leadership, contractual and commercial management, and ensuring delivery excellence in alignment with client and company objectives.
• Lead overall project delivery from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety requirements.
• Develop and implement the Project Execution Plan , Health & Safety Plan , Control Plan , and other key project documentation.
• Act as the primary client interface for all contractual, technical, and commercial matters.
• Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across design, construction, and project controls functions.
• Negotiate scope changes, variation orders, and contractual amendments.
• Monitor project performance against KPIs, milestones, and deliverables
• implement corrective measures where required.
• Oversee procurement and management of subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (BSc, BEng, or MEng).
• Chartered status or membership of a recognized professional institution (MICE, MCIOB, MRICS) preferred.
• PMP or equivalent Project Management certification is an advantage.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects, including highways, bridges, and urban road networks.
• Minimum 5–10 years direct experience in Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) projects.
• Proven record in delivering projects over AED 1 billion in value.
• Strong commercial and contract management experience, including claims and negotiations.
• Experience leading large multidisciplinary teams in a matrix organization.

Skills

• Scheduling
• Civil engineering
• Quality assurance
• Health and safety
• HSE management
• Document control
• Contract management
• Cost control

Salary and benefits

• AECOM states that benefits depend on employment status and may include health and insurance coverage, paid time off, leave programmes, well-being resources, travel insurance, recognition awards, retirement savings and an employee stock purchase plan.

About AECOM

Work with Us. Change the World. ; At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.; There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists.

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