Project Director

Overview

This leadership position entails directing and supervising all facets of major real estate development projects to ensure they are planned, coordinated, executed, and delivered successfully, meeting company goals, budget constraints, timelines, and quality requirements. The role demands comprehensive oversight across design, infrastructure, construction, project controls, commercial areas, and stakeholder engagement to guarantee smooth integration across all stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all project phases encompassing planning, design, infrastructure development, construction, and final project handover.
• Create and execute detailed strategies for project delivery, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource management.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams including project managers, consultants, and contractors ensuring effective collaboration and successful outcomes.
• Ensure harmonization of project components to meet design, infrastructure, construction, and development criteria.
• Monitor project progress, financials, quality parameters, risk factors, and critical milestones.
• Handle relationships with government bodies, utility companies, developers, consultants, and contractors.
• Manage project finances including budgets, procurement strategies, contract administration, change orders, and claims.
• Identify and mitigate risks, resolve key issues, and initiate corrective measures to uphold project goals.
• Ensure adherence to master plans, technical specifications, contractual duties, safety rules, and quality standards.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership to project management teams ensuring sound decisions and accountability.
• Report on project progress, performance metrics, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Supervise project closure activities including completion, commissioning, handover, and closeout.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar engineering field.
• At least 15 years of experience managing large-scale real estate development or construction projects with a minimum of 5 years in senior leadership.
• Proven track record leading sizeable, multidisciplinary developments including infrastructure, buildings, and related facilities.
• Expertise in managing the entire project lifecycle from inception through design, construction, and final delivery.
• Strong leadership ability overseeing diverse teams, multiple contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Deep knowledge of project delivery, contract and commercial management, risk controls, and project governance.
• Excellent strategic planning, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.