Project Director/ Associate Director

Job Description

The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing projects within the decided-upon budget, timeline, and scope. They should have experience leading large projects over 5 billion AED in the UAE. The candidate will also effectively monitor and present project updates to relevant stakeholders, clients, or project team members.

Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with geotechnical design engineers, architects, etc. to determine the specifications of the project.
2. Negotiate contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements.
3. Obtain permits and licenses from appropriate authorities.
4. Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment, and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations.
5. Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met.
6. Acquire equipment and material and monitor stocks to timely handle inadequacies.
7. Hire contractors and other staff and allocate responsibilities.
8. Supervise the work of laborers, mechanics, etc., and give them guidance when needed.
9. Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports.
10. Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues.

Qualifications

1. Proven experience as a ground project manager.
2. In-depth understanding of soil improvement procedures and material and project management principles.
3. Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards.
4. Good knowledge of MS Office.
5. Familiarity with construction/project management software.
6. Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.
7. Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
8. A team player with leadership abilities.
9. BSc/BA in civil engineering, geology science or relevant field.
10. PMP or equivalent certification will be an advantage.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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