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    Artelia

    Engineering & Consulting

    Project Director

    Dubai, United Arab EmiratesOn-SiteFull-time15+ yrs experiencePosted 1w ago
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    Job description

    WHY ARTELIA?

    Join Artelia, an international engineering, consulting and project management group delivering complex and sustainable projects across infrastructure, buildings, mobility, water and energy.

    In the Middle East, you'll work alongside highly experienced professionals on major aviation and transportation projects, contributing to the delivery of world-class infrastructure while making a tangible impact on project success.

    THE ROLE

    As Project Director, you will take full ownership of the delivery, performance and governance of a large-scale airport project in Dubai. Acting as the primary client interface, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee contractual and commercial matters, drive project strategy, and ensure successful delivery in terms of quality, cost, schedule and client satisfaction.

    WHAT YOU'LL DO

    • Project Leadership & Delivery: Lead the successful delivery of large-scale airport and infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements, project objectives, budgets and timelines.
    • Client & Stakeholder Management: Serve as the key point of contact for clients, leading technical discussions, managing stakeholder relationships and overseeing contractual commitments and project changes.
    • Commercial & Contract Management: Manage project contracts, commercial performance, subcontracting strategies, variations, claims support and financial objectives while safeguarding project profitability.
    • Team Leadership & Resource Planning: Lead multidisciplinary design and supervision teams, forecast resource requirements, mobilize project resources and drive high-performance project execution.
    • Project Controls & Reporting: Monitor project progress, budgets, schedules, risks and key performance indicators, providing strategic and operational reporting to executive management.
    • Quality, Risk & Compliance: Ensure compliance with quality standards, contractual obligations, local regulations, international codes and project governance requirements.
    • Construction Oversight: Oversee contractor performance, approve key project deliverables and variations, and support effective project execution through all phases of delivery.
    • Business & Strategic Contribution: Support business growth initiatives, identify market opportunities, contribute to strategic planning and provide executive-level guidance on project-related matters.

    WHAT YOU BRING

    • Minimum 15 years of experience managing major construction, aviation or transportation projects, including airport developments.
    • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Airport Management, Aviation, Engineering or a related discipline.
    • Proven track record delivering projects exceeding USD 1 billion in construction value.
    • Strong experience leading multidisciplinary teams across design and site supervision environments.
    • Excellent commercial, contractual and project management skills, including FIDIC contracts.
    • Strong knowledge of engineering design, budgeting, planning, scheduling and risk management.
    • Familiarity with Middle Eastern markets, stakeholders and business practices.
    • Excellent leadership, communication and client management skills.
    • Fluent English communication skills.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
    • SoE Membership and Abu Dhabi Engineering License (or eligibility to obtain them).

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Artelia

    At Artelia Canada, we believe that every project is a unique opportunity to design solutions for a positive life. This is what drives us every day: imagining, creating, and delivering projects that make a real difference in people’s lives and contribute to a better future. With over 50 years of experience and a presence across Canada, our team of 1,200 experts works passionately in diverse fields such as mobility, building, energy, environment and earth sciences, water, industry, and telecommunications. We combine our local expertise with the international strength of the Artelia Group, bringing together over 100 years of history and more than 10,000 employees in 40 countries to deliver sustainable and innovative solutions. With 100% ownership by its managers and employees, Artelia values autonomy, creativity, and collaboration. Joining Artelia means choosing a stimulating environment where everyone plays a part in shaping a more sustainable and human-centered world!

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    Industry
    Engineering & Consulting
    Founded
    1920
    Open roles
    484

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