Construction Project Director
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About the Role
Recruvion is seeking an experienced Construction Project Director to lead luxury villa developments in the UAE. The role requires 15+ years of construction experience, including 10 years in project management for luxury residential projects.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the full lifecycle of luxury villa construction projects from pre construction through final client handover.
- Develop and implement project execution strategies aligned with programme, commercial, and quality objectives.
- Direct multiple concurrent high end residential developments while ensuring successful project delivery.
- Manage all site operations to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, contractual requirements, and project milestones.
- Monitor project budgets, cash flow, cost forecasts, and financial performance.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and key project stakeholders.
- Drive the implementation of robust Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) systems.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams comprising project managers, engineers, quantity surveyors, site managers, and subcontractors.
Requirements
- Minimum 15 years of construction industry experience
- At least 10 years in Project Management delivering luxury residential developments
- Extensive experience managing high end villa projects from concept through completion and handover
- Experience working primarily with reputable main contracting companies
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
- Fluent English
- Stable career history, including a minimum four year tenure with at least one employer
Full Job Posting
Job Overview
- We are seeking an accomplished Project Director / Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of prestigious luxury residential villa developments across the UAE.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the full lifecycle of luxury villa construction projects from pre construction through final client handover.
- Develop and implement project execution strategies aligned with programme, commercial, and quality objectives.
- Direct multiple concurrent high end residential developments while ensuring successful project delivery.
- Oversee planning, design coordination, procurement, construction, commissioning, and close out activities.
- Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
- Manage all site operations to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, contractual requirements, and project milestones.
- Coordinate with architects, consultants, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and regulatory authorities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Resolve technical, operational, and construction challenges proactively.
- Ensure compliance with UAE building regulations, authority approvals, and industry best practices.
- Monitor project budgets, cash flow, cost forecasts, and financial performance.
- Manage contract administration, subcontractor agreements, variations, claims, and commercial negotiations.
- Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost optimization without compromising quality or delivery timelines.
Candidate Profile
- Minimum 15 years of construction industry experience.
- At least 10 years in Project Management delivering luxury residential developments.
- Extensive experience managing high end villa projects from concept through completion and handover.
- Proven success delivering large scale residential developments within the UAE or GCC.
- Strong understanding of project planning, design coordination, procurement, construction management, commissioning, and client handover.
- Experience working primarily with reputable main contracting companies.
- Stable career history, including a minimum four year tenure with at least one employer.
- Strong commercial awareness and contract administration expertise.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to successfully manage multiple high value projects simultaneously.
- A proactive, solutions focused, and hands on leadership approach.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- PMP certification or an equivalent project management qualification is highly desirable.
- Membership with a recognized professional institution is an advantage.
Preferred Experience
- Luxury Residential Villas
- High End Residential Developments
- Main Contractor Environment
- Multi Villa Communities
- Premium Interior & Exterior Finishes
- UAE Building Regulations
- Contract Administration
- Cost Control & Budget Management
- Client Facing Project Leadership
Language Requirements
- Fluent English (Essential)
- Arabic (Preferred but not mandatory)
Core Competencies
- End to End Project Delivery
- Luxury Villa Construction
- Programme & Schedule Management
- Commercial & Financial Management
- Budget Control & Cost Optimization
- Contract Administration
- Risk Management
- Quality Assurance & Quality Control
- Client Relationship Management
- Leadership & Team Development
- Strategic Decision Making
- Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
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