Project Director (Infrastructure)

The Project Director (Infrastructure) is responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of large-scale, complex civil and infrastructure projects, including roads, utilities, bridges, and marine works - from inception to completion. This role ensures the successful delivery of projects on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of safety, quality, and sustainability.

The position demands a commercially astute and technically strong leader who can manage complex stakeholder relationships, drive operational excellence, and inspire a high-performing project team across all delivery phases

Project Delivery

• Lead all phases of project delivery from design management, procurement, and construction through to handover.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and execution strategies to meet time, cost, and quality objectives.
• Review KPIs, progress, and performance metrics to ensure alignment with overall project goals.
• Manage design coordination, change control, and client approvals for all project variations.
• Identify risks early and implement recovery or mitigation plans to maintain control of schedule and cost.
• Ensure full compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and company standards.

Commercial & Contract Management

• Oversee commercial management of contracts, claims, and change orders in collaboration with the commercial team.
• Ensure projects are commercially viable and achieve or exceed planned profitability targets.
• Support value engineering initiatives to maximise efficiency and optimise cost.

Technical Leadership & Quality

• Promote technical excellence and ensure high-quality standards throughout all stages of construction.
• Drive innovative engineering and construction solutions, including the integration of digital tools where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with safety, sustainability, and environmental standards in line with Innovo policies.

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Act as the primary point of contact with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and government authorities.
• Lead coordination with internal departments including Planning, Procurement, Cost Control, Finance, HSE, and Quality.
• Build trusted relationships through proactive communication and delivery confidence.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, motivate, and mentor Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver project objectives.
• Build a collaborative, performance-driven culture focused on accountability and results.
• Ensure clear allocation of resources, responsibilities, and reporting structures.

Financial & Risk Management

• Monitor project financial performance, identify risks, and ensure effective controls are in place.
• Manage all reporting on progress, forecasts, and risk to the Managing Director and senior leadership.

Health, Safety & Sustainability

• Demonstrate visible leadership in HSE performance and culture.
• Approve and allocate resources for HSE implementation and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all projects are delivered with environmental and sustainability considerations at the core.

• Minimum 20 years’ experience in infrastructure construction, with at least 10 years in senior project leadership, specifically in land and marine infrastructure works.

• Broad experience managing multidisciplinary teams within complex, multinational, and multicultural environments.

• Strong business and commercial acumen, with the ability to align strategies to market realities, competitive pressures, and business objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Infrastructure Engineering, Construction Management or a related field. A Master’s degree is an advantage.

• Professional qualification in Project Management or Construction Management (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, RICS) is a plus.

• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, methods, and systems, with hands-on experience in planning, procurement, and project controls.

• Expert knowledge of roads, infrastructure, and marine construction, including technical standards, regulations, and quality benchmarks.

• Deep understanding of all facets of the construction process with the ability to anticipate challenges and manage technical complexities.

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with proven capability in conflict resolution and crisis management.

• Demonstrated experience in managing and delivering multi-million AED value projects to successful completion.