Project Director
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Lead high-rise development project exceeding 400 meters, ensuring design coordination, project controls, and team leadership with strong technical and commercial acumen.
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Role Summary
An established developer is seeking an accomplished
Project Director
to lead the delivery of a landmark high-rise development exceeding 400 m in height.
The role requires end-to-end ownership from early design coordination through construction, commissioning, and handover within a fully integrated delivery model.
Candidates must have experience managing at least one supertall tower ( 400 m or 100 floors) through all project phases.
International applicants are welcome, provided they are ready and willing to relocate to the UAE.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Leadership:
- Establish overall execution strategy, project controls, governance framework, and performance KPIs.
- Lead multidisciplinary coordination between design, construction, and operations.
• Schedule, Cost & Quality
Drive project schedule, control budgets, manage value engineering, and maintain cost certainty through integrated procurement and delivery systems.
• Design & Technical Oversight
- Direct constructability reviews, tower core and outrigger sequencing, slip/jump formwork systems, fa ade integration, and vertical transport strategy for towers exceeding 400 m.
- Procurement Integration:
- Align in-house manufacturing, fa ade, MEP, and finishing divisions for optimized cost, logistics, and quality outcomes.
• Regulatory & Authority Coordination
Engage with UAE authorities, utilities, and master developers to ensure timely NOCs, permits, and design compliance.
• Risk, Safety & Quality
Maintain a dynamic risk register and enforce strict HSE standards for high-altitude operations, crane logistics, and workforce safety.
Implement integrated QA/QC protocols across all verticals.
• People & Culture
Build and mentor cross-functional teams, aligning internal divisions and external consultants toward a shared delivery vision.
Promote accountability and a high-performance culture.
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