Project Director
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About the Role
Nova International General Contracting is seeking a Project Director to lead high-end villa and residential projects in Abu Dhabi. The role oversees the full project lifecycle including delivery planning, design coordination, construction, quality, safety, and commercial control.
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Responsibilities
- Lead project strategy, planning, resource allocation, and execution
- Oversee all phases: pre construction, construction, testing & commissioning, and handover
- Manage client, consultant, and authority relationships; conduct executive level meetings
- Ensure world class quality, safety, compliance, and craftsmanship
- Oversee project budgets, procurement strategies, cost control, and commercial issues
- Resolve major technical challenges, design conflicts, and site escalations
- Lead design coordination across architecture, structural, MEP, façade, and interiors
- Mentor Project Managers and discipline leads; build high performing teams
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field
- 20+ years' construction experience, including senior leadership roles
- Proven delivery of luxury villas, high rise towers, or major UAE/GCC projects
- Strong technical background: structures, MEP coordination, façade, interiors
- Expertise in project controls, budgeting, and contract administration (FIDIC)
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience dealing with VIP clients and high spec design requirements
- Master's degree / PMP / RICS is an advantage
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Job Description
- We are seeking a Project Director to lead Nova's high end villa and residential projects. The role oversees the full project lifecycle, including delivery planning, design coordination, construction, quality, safety, commercial control, and client relations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead project strategy, planning, resource allocation, and execution.
- Oversee all phases: pre construction, construction, testing & commissioning, and handover.
- Manage client, consultant, and authority relationships; conduct executive level meetings.
- Ensure world class quality, safety, compliance, and craftsmanship.
- Oversee project budgets, procurement strategies, cost control, and commercial issues.
- Resolve major technical challenges, design conflicts, and site escalations.
- Lead design coordination across architecture, structural, MEP, façade, and interiors.
- Mentor Project Managers and discipline leads; build high performing teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
- 20+ years' construction experience, including senior leadership roles.
- Proven delivery of luxury villas, high rise towers, or major UAE/GCC projects.
- Strong technical background: structures, MEP coordination, façade, interiors.
- Expertise in project controls, budgeting, and contract administration (FIDIC).
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience dealing with VIP clients and high spec design requirements.
- Master's degree / PMP / RICS is an advantage.
Additional Information
- Nova International General Contracting is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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