Director of Projects- Construction
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Experience Required:
15-5years
Posted:
10 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
7 September 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Purpose
- Provide executive leadership over all construction projects to ensure delivery on time within budget to approved quality standards and in compliance with contracts authorities safety and business objectives.
Responsibilities
Project Leadership
- Lead multiple construction projects from pre-construction planning to handover and defects liability.
- Set execution strategies project priorities resource plans reporting structures and delivery controls.
Time & Cost Control
- Approve and monitor master schedules baseline programs cash flows procurement plans and progress reports.
- Track budget variances change orders claims payment certificates and cost-to-complete forecasts.
Consultants & Contractors
- Manage consultants contractors suppliers and internal project teams to achieve contractual obligations.
- Lead progress meetings resolve technical/commercial issues and escalate critical risks to management.
Quality HSE & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with drawings specifications authority approvals building codes QA/QC and HSE requirements.
- Implement inspection processes handover standards snagging procedures and documentation controls.
Risk & Stakeholders
- Identify design authority procurement cost legal and site risks with mitigation actions.
- Coordinate with sales marketing finance procurement legal authorities and owners on project matters.
Requirements
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management or related field; PMP/RICS/Chartered status preferred.
Experience
- 15 years in construction including 5 years in senior leadership; strong real estate development and contractor management experience.
Technical Competencies
- Project controls contracts FIDIC basics planning cost control authority approvals QA/QC HSE value engineering claims management.
Behavioral Competencies
- Leadership decisiveness negotiation accountability strategic thinking crisis management integrity stakeholder management.
Required Skills:
Experience 15 years in construction including 5 years in senior leadership; strong real estate development and contractor management experience