Position SummaryAECOM is seeking a Project Director to lead the delivery of major highways, bridges, and infrastructure programs in Dubai, with a primary focus on Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) projects. The role involves overall leadership, contractual and commercial management, and ensuring delivery excellence in alignment with client and company objectives.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead overall project delivery from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety requirements.</li><li>Develop and implement the Project Execution Plan, Health &amp; Safety Plan, Control Plan, and other key project documentation.</li><li>Act as the primary client interface for all contractual, technical, and commercial matters.</li><li>Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across design, construction, and project controls functions.</li><li>Negotiate scope changes, variation orders, and contractual amendments.</li><li>Monitor project performance against KPIs, milestones, and deliverables; implement corrective measures where required.</li><li>Oversee procurement and management of subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers.</li><li>Drive Value Engineering initiatives to achieve optimum lifecycle cost and performance.</li><li>Ensure compliance with HSE and Quality Assurance procedures.</li><li>Manage claims, disputes, and risk mitigation strategies.</li><li>Prepare and present progress reports to senior management and stakeholders.</li><li>Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture across all project participants.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (BSc, BEng, or MEng).</li><li>Chartered status or membership of a recognized professional institution (MICE, MCIOB, MRICS) preferred.</li><li>PMP or equivalent Project Management certification is an advantage.</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Minimum 20 years of experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects, including highways, bridges, and urban road networks.</li><li>Minimum 5–10 years direct experience in Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) projects.</li><li>Proven record in delivering projects over AED 1 billion in value.</li><li>Strong commercial and contract management experience, including claims and negotiations.</li><li>Experience leading large multidisciplinary teams in a matrix organization.</li></ul>

AECOM is the world&rsquo;s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle &ndash; from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

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