Project Director- Site

This is a full-time opportunity based in the UAE..

Join a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy, and urbanization.

About the company

With more than 14000 people around the globe, GHD is one of the world’s leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. Serving clients across five continents and the Pacific region, GHD people share a passion for exceeding the expectations of our clients and contributing to their success.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for contributing towards the attainment of region budget in a complex Region. Has budget accountability for Operational Area or Market Sector or Project / Program Portfolio.
• Consolidates information gained from working collaboratively across multi-discipline projects with others at a similar level in different parts of the Region.
• Influences the development of the Business Group business plan.
• Provide Direction to Project Managers, Team Leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of projects or programs in their portfolio.
• Accountability for the time, cost and quality performance of projects and programs in their portfolio
• Accountable for functional or operational areas, processes, or programs, in a complex Region which may include dotted-line management.
• Implements and improves operating policies, processes and procedures for own business area drawing on knowledge of local legislative requirements, global standard methodology and delegated authorities requirements in a highly legislated or regulated environment and across multiple Business Groups.
• Consolidates and prioritises solutions developed across different projects and clients, and leverages these for the benefit of the broader Region and beyond.
• Approves the application of new/novel solutions or technologies, designs and applications / service offerings to solve complex problems in response to changing market trends and competitor activity.
• Draws on knowledge of area of experience and global standard methodology to tackle unique and highly complex problems that may be unprecedented.
• Technical Lead for a high profile / complex / multiple field project, being responsible for all phases of the project.
• Technically sought out both within GHD and from external national and/or international clients / industry bodies to act as a trusted advisor.
• Accountable for managing people on a day-to-day basis and deploying resources; typically, is responsible for performance evaluation, training and development of team, employee engagement, and staffing / resourcing decisions.
• Communicates and contextualises project or program strategy and goals to project teams including external partners and stakeholders.
• Decisions are guided by organization strategies and Region business plans and objectives; receives guidance and direction from General Manager - Region or Market Leader - Business. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations.

Technical skills and experience required

• 20 years of experience in the industry, a minimum of 5 years in the UAE is an advantage.
• Professional registrations preferred (CIOB, RICS, CIBSE)
• Degree in Built Environment related subjects preferred.
• Experience working for consultants in both pre and post contract areas of properties and buildings would be an advantage.
• Will be running a major project portfolio which can cover construction management as well as multi-disciplinary design.

At GHD, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds.