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Project Director
Ascentis Group
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Director
Onsite
3 days ago
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About the Role
Ascentis Group is seeking a Project Director to lead PMC delivery for multiple high-rise and large-scale developments in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The role requires 20+ years of experience in project management and construction leadership, with expertise in digital project delivery, BIM, and modern construction technologies.
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Responsibilities
- Lead PMC delivery for multiple high rise and large scale developments.
- Drive project execution strategies aligned with client objectives, timelines, budgets, quality benchmarks, and ESG goals.
- Oversee programme management, project controls, governance, risk management, and reporting frameworks.
- Implement digital project management systems, dashboards, and data driven decision making processes.
- Lead stakeholder engagement and executive level client communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Lead feasibility studies, budgeting, value engineering, tendering, procurement planning, and design coordination.
- Advise on project delivery models, contracting strategies, and construction methodologies.
- Drive adoption of modern construction technologies including BIM & Digital Twin integration, Modular and Prefabricated Construction, Precast & Steel Structures, Lean Construction practices, AI enabled project monitoring, and Common Data Environment (CDE) platforms.
- Ensure multidisciplinary design coordination and technical compliance across all stages.
- Monitor construction progress, quality, safety, productivity, and contractor performance.
- Establish robust project controls, scheduling, cost monitoring, and reporting systems using Primavera P6, MS Project, Power BI, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or equivalent tools.
- Lead issue resolution, escalation management, and decision making during execution phases.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. Master’s degree or PMP certification preferred.
- Minimum 20 years of experience in project management and construction leadership for high rise or large scale real estate developments.
- Proven experience leading pre construction, design management, tendering, budgeting, and project execution functions.
- Strong exposure to modern construction technologies and digital project delivery systems.
- Hands on experience with BIM based project delivery and integrated project controls.
- Experience managing large project teams and multiple concurrent projects.
- Strong expertise in project management, construction methodologies, and digital delivery practices.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6, BIM platforms, Power BI, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and ERP based project systems.
- Strong commercial acumen, financial management, and contract administration capability.
- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and client relationship skills.
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About ASCENTIS
- Ascentis is an international engineering and project management consultancy, focused on hospitality and commercial developments across South Asia and East Africa.
- Founded in 2007, our team works alongside world class developers and hotel operators to deliver exceptional outcomes on complex, high value projects.
- Our success is built on clear thinking, decisive leadership, and a collaborative, people first approach.
Project & Programme Leadership
- Lead PMC delivery for multiple high rise and large scale developments.
- Drive project execution strategies aligned with client objectives, timelines, budgets, quality benchmarks, and ESG goals.
- Oversee programme management, project controls, governance, risk management, and reporting frameworks.
- Implement digital project management systems, dashboards, and data driven decision making processes.
- Lead stakeholder engagement and executive level client communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Pre Construction & Design Management
- Lead feasibility studies, budgeting, value engineering, tendering, procurement planning, and design coordination.
- Advise on project delivery models, contracting strategies, and construction methodologies.
- Drive adoption of modern construction technologies including BIM & Digital Twin integration, Modular and Prefabricated Construction, Precast & Steel Structures, Lean Construction practices, AI enabled project monitoring, and Common Data Environment (CDE) platforms.
- Ensure multidisciplinary design coordination and technical compliance across all stages.
Construction & Delivery Management
- Monitor construction progress, quality, safety, productivity, and contractor performance.
- Establish robust project controls, scheduling, cost monitoring, and reporting systems using Primavera P6, MS Project, Power BI, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or equivalent tools.
- Lead issue resolution, escalation management, and decision making during execution phases.
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, statutory regulations, HSE standards, and operational procedures.
Commercial & Contract Management
- Oversee tender management, contract administration, variation management, claims, and commercial risk mitigation.
- Provide expertise in FIDIC contracts, dispute avoidance, and contractual negotiations.
- Manage project financials including budgets, forecasting, billing, collections, and profitability.
- Drive cost optimization and value engineering initiatives across projects.
Team & Stakeholder Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop high performing teams across locations and functions.
- Drive accountability, performance management, succession planning, and capability development.
- Collaborate with HR on manpower planning, recruitment, and resource deployment.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, authorities, and key stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. Master’s degree or PMP certification preferred.
- Minimum 20 years of experience in project management and construction leadership for high rise or large scale real estate developments.
- Proven experience leading pre construction, design management, tendering, budgeting, and project execution functions.
- Strong exposure to modern construction technologies and digital project delivery systems.
- Hands on experience with BIM based project delivery and integrated project controls.
- Experience managing large project teams and multiple concurrent projects.
Skills
- Strong expertise in project management, construction methodologies, and digital delivery practices.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6, BIM platforms, Power BI, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and ERP based project systems.
- Strong commercial acumen, financial management, and contract administration capability.
- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and client relationship skills.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and risk management abilities.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to independently manage complex projects and senior client relationships in fast paced environments.
Equal Opportunity
- Ascentis is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- We value talent, integrity, and professionalism, and all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
- We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a respectful and supportive work environment for everyone.
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