Project Director - Abu Dhabi, UAE

Job Title: Project Director – Electromechanical Installations

Project: Large-scale urban development in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Key Responsibilities and Functions

As a Project Director, you will lead a complex electromechanical installation projects in a large-scale urban development, ensuring top-quality execution and delivery.

Core Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the design, implementation, and execution of electromechanical systems within the project.
• Evaluate the integration and impact of installations on the overall project.
• Define basic and detailed engineering, prepare technical documentation, and draft comprehensive plans.
• Collaborate with civil works, architectural, and structural teams to ensure alignment.
• Conduct mechanical, hydraulic, and low-voltage (BT) and medium-voltage (MT) electrical system designs and calculations.
• Design and develop communication and control systems.
• Specify and select systems and equipment.
• Manage installation, assembly, testing, and commissioning processes.
• Deliver completed projects to clients and oversee warranty periods.

Project Oversight:

• Ensure the project adheres to required quality standards, deadlines, and budgets in compliance with contractual agreements, EAG procedures, client requirements, and corporate policies.

• Develop and oversee project plans, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Monitor schedules and milestones to ensure timely project delivery.
  

Client and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Serve as the primary contact for clients and external stakeholders.
• Maintain close collaboration with all involved parties to gather critical information and resolve issues affecting deadlines, quality, or budgets.

Commercial and Contractual Management:

• Provide technical support in developing proposals and bids.
• Define the project’s organizational structure and determine resource needs.
• Identify and recommend necessary subcontractors.
• Manage the contract scope, addressing potential modifications or opportunities for additional work while avoiding scope reductions.
• Keep detailed records to facilitate quick and effective claims or change requests.

Project Monitoring and Reporting:

• Oversee all technical, quality, planning, and financial aspects to ensure compliance with commitments and deliverables.
• Regularly track project progress, addressing any deviations promptly.
• Clearly define roles and responsibilities for all project participants, ensuring seamless execution across design, procurement, and implementation stages.

Required Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering (Electrical or Civil), Civil Engineering, or Architecture.

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

• PMP Certification.
• Experience in the design and construction of mechanical and/or electrical installations.
• Proven expertise in on-site supervision, testing, and commissioning of mechanical and/or electrical systems.
• Experience managing large-scale projects in the Middle East is highly valued.

Required Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of proven experience in similar roles.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in project management and control tools.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD (Revit is a plus).

Language Skills

• English: Minimum C1 level.

Work Location

• Abu Dhabi, UAE. Flexibility to travel is required.

Work Contract

• Directly withGHESA Dubai, UAE. This project is expected to last 24 months.