Project Director - Infrastructure - Tier 1 Contractor

A leading Tier 1 contractor in the UAE is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of major infrastructure and utilities packages across large land parcels and master-planned developments in Dubai.

• Holds full accountability for the delivery of large-scale infrastructure and utilities programs valued at approximately AED 500 million, covering wet and dry utilities, power, telecom and associated civil works from mobilization to final handover.
• Owns project P&L, driving budget control, forecasting accuracy, cost recovery and margin enhancement across multiple work streams.
• Leads extensive multidisciplinary organizations spanning construction, commercial, planning, procurement, engineering and HSE functions, mobilizing large labor forces and specialist subcontractors.
• Directs concurrent packages across utility corridors, diversions, authority tie-ins and live interface conditions within master development environments.
• Acts as the primary interface with clients, consultants, developers and statutory authorities, securing approvals, inspections, NOCs and service connections.
• Governs contract administration, change management and claims strategy to protect commercial entitlement.
• Establishes integrated planning and resource strategies, implementing acceleration or recovery measures where required to maintain milestone commitments.
• Ensures adherence to technical specifications, authority regulations, quality benchmarks and world-class safety standards.
• Chairs executive progress and commercial reviews, providing leadership with clear visibility on risk, schedule, cash flow and performance metrics.
• Supports procurement and negotiation of major subcontract and supplier agreements, particularly for long‑lead utilities and specialist infrastructure packages.

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Proven experience as Project Director or senior project lead within a Tier 1 or large civil/infrastructure contractor.
• Strong track record delivering utilities and infrastructure for major master developments.
• Deep familiarity with Dubai authority processes and approvals.
• Commercially astute with demonstrated ownership of project margins.
• Leadership capability across large work forces and complex stakeholder structures..