Project Director

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. Key Responsibilities 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. Drive Value Engineering initiatives to achieve optimum lifecycle cost and performance. Ensure compliance with HSE and Quality Assurance procedures. Manage claims, disputes, and risk mitigation strategies. Prepare and present progress reports to senior management and stakeholders. Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture across all project participants.

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.

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. Drive Value Engineering initiatives to achieve optimum lifecycle cost and performance. Ensure compliance with HSE and Quality Assurance procedures. Manage claims, disputes, and risk mitigation strategies. Prepare and present progress reports to senior management and stakeholders. Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture across all project participants.