Project Director Infrastructure-Abu Dhabi UAE
Job details
Project : Largescale urban development in Abu Dhabi UAE. Key Responsibilities and Functions: As Project Director , you will lead a complex electromechanical installation project in a largescale urban development ensuring top-quality execution and delivery. Core Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage the design implementation and execution of electromechanical systems within the project.
- Evaluate the integration and impact of installations on the overall project.
- Define basic and detailed engineering, prepare technical documentation, and draft comprehensive plans.
- Collaborate with civil works, architectural, and structural teams to ensure alignment.
- Conduct mechanical, hydraulic, and low-voltage (BT) and medium-voltage (MT) electrical system designs and calculations.
- Design and develop communication and control systems.
- Specify and select systems and equipment.
- Manage installation, assembly, testing, and commissioning processes.
- Deliver completed projects to clients and oversee warranty periods.
- Ensure the project adheres to required quality standards, deadlines, and budgets in compliance with contractual agreements, client procedures, client requirements, and corporate policies.
- Develop and oversee project plans, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Monitor schedules and milestones to ensure timely project delivery.
- Serve as the primary contact for clients and external stakeholders.
- Maintain close collaboration with all involved parties to gather critical information and resolve issues affecting deadlines, quality, or budgets.
- Provide technical support in developing proposals and bids.
- Define the project's organizational structure and determine resource needs.
- Identify and recommend necessary subcontractors.
- Manage the contract scope, addressing potential modifications or opportunities for additional work while avoiding scope reductions.
- Keep detailed records to facilitate quick and effective claims or change requests.
- Oversee all technical quality, planning, and financial aspects to ensure compliance with commitments and deliverables.
- Regularly track project progress, addressing any deviations promptly.
- Clearly define roles and responsibilities for all project participants, ensuring seamless execution across design, procurement, and implementation stages.
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering (Electrical or Civil), Civil Engineering , or Architecture .
- Preferred Additional Qualifications:
- PMP Certification.
- Experience in the design and construction of mechanical and/or electrical installations.
- Proven expertise in onsite supervision, testing, and commissioning of mechanical and/or electrical systems.
- Experience managing largescale projects in the Middle East is highly valued.
- Proficiency in project management and control tools.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Basic knowledge of AutoCAD (Revit is a plus).
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