Project Director - Infrastructure PMC

We are seeking a highly experienced Project Director to lead and manage the successful delivery of visionary master planning projects for a key client. This role requires strong leadership in technical commercial procurement scheduling and project control functions while effectively managing a broad network of internal and external stakeholders including consultants contractors and government authorities.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in master planning approvals procurement strategies financial planning and consultant management to drive the seamless execution of largescale development projects. The role also requires engagement with government agencies such as the Dubai Municipality (DM) Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and other regulatory bodies to obtain necessary approvals and ensure project compliance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Leadership & Delivery

• Oversee the planning execution and successful delivery of largescale vision master planning projects ensuring alignment with client objectives regulatory requirements and contractual commitments.
• Develop and implement project execution strategies that integrate technical commercial and operational considerations.
• Ensure that key project milestones are achieved on time within scope and within budget while proactively managing project risks and challenges.
• Coordinate closely with master planning consultants infrastructure planners and environmental specialists to deliver comprehensive and integrated solutions.

1. Government Approvals & Regulatory Compliance

• Lead the approvals process with government authorities ensuring compliance with local regulations and planning guidelines.
• Engage with Dubai Municipality (DM) to obtain approvals for land use zoning and development regulations.
• Work with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to ensure the integration of transportation networks road access and traffic impact assessments within the master plan.
• Collaborate with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) to secure approvals for power water and district cooling infrastructure requirements.
• Coordinate with other relevant authorities including the Dubai Civil Defense (DCD) Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) and Environmental Protection Agencies to ensure full regulatory compliance.

1. Procurement & Consultant Management

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for engaging master planning consultants infrastructure specialists and technical advisory teams.
• Oversee the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) tender evaluations and contract negotiations ensuring alignment with project objectives and budget constraints.
• Manage the contract administration and performance monitoring of consultants and contractors to ensure project efficiency and adherence to agreed deliverables.
• Oversee the engagement of thirdparty service providers such as feasibility study specialists environmental impact assessors and technical advisory firms.

1. Financial Planning & Budget Control

• Support the preparation of annual budgets for project delivery ensuring efficient allocation of resources and costeffectiveness.
• Oversee financial forecasting cost planning and budget allocations ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Work closely with finance and procurement teams to ensure budget approvals funding allocations and expenditure tracking.
• Monitor project financial performance providing regular budget updates expenditure reports and cost control recommendations.
• Implement cost optimization strategies to prevent overruns and improve financial efficiency.

1. Stakeholder & Team Management

• Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary teams including planners engineers consultants and contractors to ensure seamless project execution.
• Act as the primary liaison between the client and government agencies regulatory authorities and private sector partners ensuring alignment of interests.
• Prepare and deliver highquality presentations reports and project updates to senior leadership stakeholders and regulatory authorities.
• Support executive decisionmaking by providing structured technical commercial and financial insights.

1. Scheduling Reporting & Project Control

• Develop track and update project schedules ensuring efficient sequencing of tasks and resource planning.
• Implement project control measures to monitor progress manage risks and proactively address deviations.
• Prepare and present progress reports dashboards and performance updates for senior management and external stakeholders.
• Utilize project management software (Primavera P6 MS Project) for scheduling reporting and decisionmaking.

Qualifications :

• Required Skills & Qualifications

• 20 years of experience in project management master planning or largescale infrastructure development.
• Proven expertise in delivering complex master planning projects and securing approvals from government agencies.
• Strong technical understanding of urban planning infrastructure design regulatory approvals and environmental sustainability.
• Extensive knowledge of government approval processes including DM RTA DEWA DCD TRA and other relevant authorities.
• Indepth expertise in procurement contract management consultant oversight and financial planning.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and manage largescale project budgets and ensure financial discipline.
• Expertise in stakeholder engagement negotiation and communication with a proven ability to navigate complex project environments.
• Proficiency in developing presentations preparing highquality reports and conveying project insights to diverse audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in project scheduling and control software (Primavera P6 MS Project or equivalent).

• Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Masters degree in Engineering Urban Planning Project Management or a related field.
• Experience managing megaprojects or governmentled urban development initiatives.

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  This is a highimpact leadership role offering an opportunity to shape the successful master planning and urban development of key strategic projects while ensuring seamless coordination between technical financial regulatory and procurement disciplines.

   

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime