Project Director

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**What this job involves**:
We are currently looking for a Project Director in one of our projects in RAK. The Project Director will serve as the principal leader for the project management consultancy (PMC) team, holding ultimate responsibility for the successful delivery of a prestigious high-rise tower and associate buildings, and external works. Based full-time on the project site, you will be the primary point of contact for the client, providing strategic leadership, ensuring project objectives are met, and driving the project to completion on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.
**What your day-to-day will look like**:
**Project Leadership**: Lead the entire PMC site-based team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence. Provide clear direction and mentorship to project managers, engineers, and commercial staff.
**Client Management**: Act as the senior representative for the consultancy, building and maintaining a strong, trusted relationship with the developer. Ensure client expectations are managed and met through transparent communication and regular, high-level reporting.
**Strategic Oversight**: Oversee the project from the final design stages through construction, testing, commissioning, and handover. Develop and implement the overall project execution plan, ensuring all strategic goals are aligned.
**Commercial & Contractual Management**: Take full responsibility for the project's financial performance, including budget control, cash flow management, and profitability. Oversee all contractual matters, including main contract administration, procurement, and claims management.
**Programme & Risk Management**: Drive the master project schedule, ensuring key milestones are achieved. Proactively identify project risks, develop robust mitigation strategies, and resolve complex issues before they impact project delivery.
**Stakeholder Engagement**: Serve as the key liaison between the client, main contractor, design consultants, and relevant government authorities to ensure a smooth and coordinated project flow.
**Technical & Quality Assurance**: Ensure the project is delivered in strict accordance with the contract specifications, design drawings, and the highest industry standards for quality. Uphold rigorous health, safety, and environmental (HSE) protocols across the site.
**Required Skills and Experience**:
A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in project management within the construction industry.
A mandatory minimum of 10 years' experience in the UAE, demonstrating a deep understanding of the local market, construction practices, and regulatory environment.
A proven and verifiable track record of delivering large-scale, high-rise tower projects from start to finish, specifically within a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) role.
Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline). A Master’s degree is preferred.
Professional certification such as MCIOB, PMP, MRICS, or a similar industry accreditation is highly desirable.
**Desired or preferred experience and technical skills**:
**Exceptional Leadership**: The ability to command respect and lead large, multidisciplinary teams in a high-pressure environment.
**Commercial Acumen**: A deep understanding of project financials, contract law, and risk management.
**Technical Expertise**: Strong knowledge of high-rise construction methodologies, systems, and materials.
**Client-Facing Excellence**: Outstanding communication, negotiation, and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
**Problem-Solving**: A strategic and decisive thinker who can navigate complex challenges effectively.
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL
- We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally a