Project Director- Highrise

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a high-rise / supertall tower project, ensuring the highest quality standards are upheld at every stage.
• Foster a strong client relationship by consistently delivering exceptional service and acting as the primary point of contact.
• Build and manage high-performing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring collaboration and accountability.
• Ensure assigned projects are completed within budget and schedule, while meeting client requirements and business objectives.
• Oversee all aspects of project execution, including design management, construction supervision, cost control, and stakeholder engagement.
• Provide strategic leadership and guidance throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Drive innovation, sustainability, and digital best practices in project delivery.
• Represent WSP at senior-level meetings and within broader industry forums as required.

Qualifications

• A degree in a discipline suited to the work to be delivered, with the ability to converse in technical matters across all disciplines associated with our Construction Supervision projects.
• 20+ years’ experience in leading construction supervision of multi-disciplinary projects.
• Working for an international consultancy for 20+ years and over 5 years of experience in the Middle East.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills with a strong client interface presence.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale tunnelling and hospitality projects, with a deep understanding of the technical aspects involved.
• PMP, RICS, or similar project management certification is an advantage.
• Pre-contract design management experience under the RIBA framework (e.g., coordination during RIBA Stages 2–4, oversight of multidisciplinary design teams, value engineering, and design governance).
• High-rise project leadership experience, clearly noting the scale (GFA, height, no. of floors) and complexity (mixed-use, hospitality, residential, or commercial) of the developments.
• Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) delivery strategy exposure, such as constructability reviews, logistics planning, sequencing, and value engineering input at early design stages.
• Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
• Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about.
• What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?
• With us, you can.
• Apply today.