Program Director

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Position Title:

Program Director Smart Cities

Location:

United Arab Emirates - travel throughout the GCC

Company:

International Construction Consultant

MRG Global is undertaking a confidential search for a Program Director with Smart Cities experience for an international construction management consultant.

Responsibilities:

1. Director Program Management
   General Description of Role and Responsibilities:
   • Communicate with the Client's representatives continuously regarding the Program Progress and areas of concern.
   • Participate in planning and formulating design alternatives and solutions for the construction project; provide conceptual, feasibility studies, and cost estimates; and coordinate the production of basic design plans and construction documents.
   • Prepare, along with the client's team, RFPs for various consultancy and construction packages.
   • Develop and/or administer program budgets and fiscal controls, contracts, and quality control provisions; perform program cost estimating and value engineering, as appropriate.
   • Oversee all aspects of the day-to-day management of the construction program; monitor and coordinate work performed by architectural, engineering, and construction departments.
   • Review and interpret proposed designs, architectural drawings, and building specifications for appropriateness to required function and/or institutional standards and initiate revisions where appropriate; advise consultants and clients on how best to achieve required results.
   • Establish performance and delivery criteria, ensure client requirements are met and coordinate procurement as appropriate.
   • Authorize the issuance of contracts, purchase orders, and change orders, and approve contractor invoices for payment.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

1. Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or Architecture.
2. A postgraduate degree in Engineering or an MBA will be considered a plus.
3. 15+ years of experience in similar roles in Project Management.
4. PMP, PMI, CIOB, or equivalent certification is strongly preferred.
5. Ideally heavy-duty urban Planning experience, particularly in Smart cities development PMO projects.
6. Strong track record in delivering projects in a fast-moving and challenging environment.