Project Director
Job Description
Project Director
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Req #: R143617
Location: AE – Abu Dhabi Category: Project or Program Management/General Management
Job Description:
Project Director
Abu Dhabi, UAE
What you will be Doing:
Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution.
Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
Collaborates with Business Development to market and secure additional work with client.
Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.
Participates in negotiations with regulatory…
Job Description:
Project Director
Abu Dhabi, UAE
What you will be Doing:
Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution.
Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
Collaborates with Business Development to market and secure additional work with client.
Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.
Participates in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
Oversees establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project, and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
Responsible for the development and distribution of a one to two-page description of the project to all members of the project team for reference
Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project
Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths
Provides input to performance reviews and development plans for subordinates. Field responsibilities may include labor relations, local procurement and payroll operations, etc., if required
Mobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work
Discusses the qualifications required of the key project positions in specific detail with the profit center and department managers
Collaborates with the office facilities staff to address project space requirements
Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project
Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans
Works with the key project individual to devise and execute actions plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work
Advises the client and company management of any such changes. The Project Director is specifically responsible for maintaining current and timely change orders.
Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes
Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule
Establishes weekly meeting to review project status and formulate action items
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
What Required Skills You will Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or related field)
20+ years of related work experience, including supervisory/managerial experience. Must have worked in large infrastructure, road, bridge projects.
Significant managerial experience of a large group of Engineers, Designers, and technical support personnel
Professional Engineer registration with active membership in a professional engineering society may be required
Proven ability for managing a large group of engineering/technical personnel
Directing work involving complex technical situations
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required
Must also possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and the capabilities and efficiencies of specific engineering software for use in completing engineering assignments.
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
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