Projects Director
Projects Director
22
Doha
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Created Date: 2026-02-28
End Date: 2026-05-30
Experience: 20 - 25 years
Salary: 20000
Industry: Construction
Openings: 1
Primary Responsibilities :
Job Title: Projects Director
Role Overview
The Projects Director is responsible for leading high-value construction projects from inception through completion and handover. The role ensures that projects are delivered within approved budgets, timelines, and quality standards while maintaining compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
This position provides strategic direction, oversees financial and contractual matters, manages stakeholder relationships, mitigates risks, and leads multidisciplinary project teams across large-scale developments.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership
Define overall project strategy, scope, goals, and key deliverables in alignment with executive management.
Approve and oversee project execution plans and master schedules.
Ensure alignment between commercial objectives and operational execution.
Drive performance excellence across all project phases.
2. Financial & Contractual Management
Manage and control project budgets and financial forecasts.
Approve major expenditures and monitor cost performance.
Lead contract negotiations with clients, consultants, and contractors.
Oversee variation orders, claims, and contractual risk exposure.
Ensure profitability and commercial sustainability of projects.
3. Stakeholder & Client Management
Act as the primary point of contact for key clients and stakeholders.
Maintain strong relationships with consultants, authorities, and contractors.
Ensure project alignment with client expectations and contractual obligations.
Lead executive-level meetings and reporting sessions.
4. Risk & Quality Governance
Establish and implement risk mitigation frameworks.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards.
Oversee quality assurance and quality control systems.
Monitor adherence to local authority regulations and statutory approvals.
5. Team Leadership & Development
Lead, mentor, and supervise project managers, engineers, and technical teams.
Drive accountability, performance management, and succession planning.
Foster collaboration across engineering, commercial, and site teams.
Build high-performance project leadership structures.
Experience Requirements:
Requirements
Experience
20–25 years of extensive experience in project management within the construction industry.
Proven track record managing large-scale high-rise developments (50–60 stories and above).
Strong experience across GCC markets and familiarity with regional regulatory frameworks.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related discipline.
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred.
Technical & Leadership Skills
Strong strategic leadership and executive decision-making ability.
High-level commercial and financial acumen.
Advanced negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
In-depth knowledge of local authority and municipal regulations in the UAE and/or Qatar.
Ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously.
Core Competencies
Visionary leadership and organizational influence.
Strong governance and compliance mindset.
Risk-aware and solution-oriented approach.
Executive communication and presentation skills.
Results-driven with strong accountability culture.
