Project Director - PMCM

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Job overview

AECOM is recruiting a Project Director – PMCM in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Official vacancy J10159505 is a management appointment within Project Management, with responsibility drawn from the employer's active job description.

Role purpose: We are seeking an experienced and visionary Project Director to lead our mixed-use development initiatives in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Management responsibilities: In this pivotal role, you will oversee a major project with significant contract values, managing complex coordination across multiple systems and processes.; As the primary point of contact with our clients, you will drive project delivery from conception through execution, demonstrating exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.; Direct and manage large-scale mixed-use projects, ensuring successful delivery within scope, schedule, and budget parameters; Serve as the principal liaison between the organization and clients, maintaining transparent communication and building strong collaborative relationships throughout the project lifecycle; Develop comprehensive project strategies, prepare compelling proposals, negotiate contracts, and execute projects with precision and efficiency; Lead and mentor diverse project teams of 15 or more members representing multiple business lines, including remote teams and subcontractors; Analyze and effectively resolve complex and unusual business challenges related to risk management, financial performance, contract administration, and resource allocation; Oversee budget control, cost management, and financial forecasting to optimize project profitability and organizational resources; Manage project schedules, timelines, and milestones while maintaining quality assurance standards and regulatory compliance; Coordinate with multiple stakeholders, including architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory authorities, to ensure seamless project execution; Implement innovative solutions to enhance project efficiency, reduce risks, and improve operational performance; Monitor project performance metrics and provide detailed reporting to senior leadership and clients

Candidate requirements: **Required Skills & Experience:**; Minimum 20 years of project management experience in mixed-use development or large-scale construction projects; Proven expertise in PMCM (Project Management/Construction Management) methodologies and best practices; Demonstrated success managing projects with high contract values and complex coordination requirements; Strong proficiency in risk management, financial analysis, and contract negotiation; Extensive experience leading and managing multidisciplinary teams of 15 or more members; Proven track record of successful subcontractor and vendor management; Advanced problem-solving capabilities with the ability to address challenging business scenarios; Excellent organizational and time management skills with meticulous attention to detail; Strong analytical and strategic planning abilities; Proficiency in project management software and tools; Comprehensive knowledge of UAE and Abu Dhabi regulatory requirements and building codes;

Workplace and engagement: Contract, onsite, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Official employer vacancy J10159505.

Responsibilities

• In this pivotal role, you will oversee a major project with significant contract values, managing complex coordination across multiple systems and processes.
• As the primary point of contact with our clients, you will drive project delivery from conception through execution, demonstrating exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
• Direct and manage large-scale mixed-use projects, ensuring successful delivery within scope, schedule, and budget parameters
• Serve as the principal liaison between the organization and clients, maintaining transparent communication and building strong collaborative relationships throughout the project lifecycle
• Develop comprehensive project strategies, prepare compelling proposals, negotiate contracts, and execute projects with precision and efficiency
• Lead and mentor diverse project teams of 15 or more members representing multiple business lines, including remote teams and subcontractors
• Analyze and effectively resolve complex and unusual business challenges related to risk management, financial performance, contract administration, and resource allocation
• Oversee budget control, cost management, and financial forecasting to optimize project profitability and organizational resources
• Manage project schedules, timelines, and milestones while maintaining quality assurance standards and regulatory compliance
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders, including architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory authorities, to ensure seamless project execution
• Implement innovative solutions to enhance project efficiency, reduce risks, and improve operational performance
• Monitor project performance metrics and provide detailed reporting to senior leadership and clients

Requirements

• **Required Skills & Experience:**
• Minimum 20 years of project management experience in mixed-use development or large-scale construction projects
• Proven expertise in PMCM (Project Management/Construction Management) methodologies and best practices
• Demonstrated success managing projects with high contract values and complex coordination requirements
• Strong proficiency in risk management, financial analysis, and contract negotiation
• Extensive experience leading and managing multidisciplinary teams of 15 or more members
• Proven track record of successful subcontractor and vendor management
• Advanced problem-solving capabilities with the ability to address challenging business scenarios
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong analytical and strategic planning abilities
• Proficiency in project management software and tools
• Comprehensive knowledge of UAE and Abu Dhabi regulatory requirements and building codes

Skills

• Project management
• Construction management
• Contract management
• Quality management
• Planning and scheduling
• Stakeholder management
• Risk management
• Growth planning
• Team leadership

Salary and benefits

• At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
• About AECOM
• AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
• AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water.

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, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the.

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