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Project Director | High Rise Building

ABU ALNAGA CONTRACTING · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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JOB DESCRIPTION – PROJECT DIRECTORHigh-Rise Building Construction | 20+ Years of ExperienceQualification: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline Job PurposeTo provide strategic leadership and overall management of high-rise building construction projects, ensuring successful delivery from design development and procurement through construction, testing, commissioning, and final handover, in accordance with approved budgets, project schedules, quality standards, and HSE requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and oversee all project activities, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution of high-rise building projects.Manage project planning, scheduling, budgeting, cash flow, resource allocation, and overall project performance.Direct and coordinate project managers, construction teams, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.Oversee design coordination, technical approvals, procurement, and construction methodologies to ensure smooth project execution.Monitor progress against approved programmes, identify potential delays, and implement effective recovery measures.Manage contractual obligations, variations, claims, cost control, and commercial risks in coordination with the commercial team.Ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, HSE policies, and applicable statutory requirements.Maintain effective relationships with clients, consultants, government authorities, and other stakeholders.Lead testing, commissioning, snagging, and handover activities to ensure successful project completion.Provide regular progress reports, financial updates, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to senior management.Qualifications and ExperienceMinimum 20 years of progressive experience in the construction industry, with substantial experience in high-rise residential, commercial, or mixed-use developments.Proven track record in managing large-scale construction projects from inception to completion.Strong knowledge of construction management, project controls, contract administration, cost management, and procurement.Excellent leadership, negotiation, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.Proficiency in Primavera P6, project reporting systems, and construction management practices.UAE/GCC construction experience and knowledge of FIDIC contracts are preferred.Key Performance ObjectivesEnsure successful project delivery within approved time and budget, while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, contractual compliance, client satisfaction, and commercial performance.Interested Candidate: Kindly share your cv to akhila@abualnaga.com