Project Director

Job Description

The opportunityMace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria below, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.Project: This is an opportunity to work on the next phase of one of the most prestigious programmes in the United Arab Emirates. This project consists of the design, contractor procurement and delivery of mid-rise buildings.Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval.Your responsibilities will include:

• Being responsible for acting as project director for an established programme.
• Managing the account management and client reporting.
• Planning, managing, and monitoring the project, reporting any areas of concern in a timely manner, and you will recommend ways to resolve any issues as they arise and take ownership of them.
• Complying with Mace processes and procedures and delivering our services in line with Mace core values.
• Managing and being accountable for the delivery of the programme and projects.
• Owning and providing all client liaison and reporting, supported by the wider team of consultants.
• Being fully aware of the project objectives in line with the project execution plan, leading and supervising the relevant project team/parties to achieve these objectives.
• Managing and directing multiple contractors and consultants engaged in high-profile projects at various stages of work.
• Being actively engaged in health, safety, and well-being.
• Participating in planning and monitoring the progress of the programme and suite of contracts.
• Managing and owning stakeholder communication and management.
• Ensuring project budgets are complied with.
• Ensuring quality systems are in place and suitably managed and monitored.
• Managing relevant meetings and site walks and ensuring these are suitably recorded.
• Being actively involved in risk management.
• Ensuring contract administration is up to date and coordinated across multiple programmes of work.
• Creating and managing multiple procurement activities for a varied range of building works.
• Communicating with all project parties/stakeholders and ensuring suitable records are maintained.
• Working collaboratively and always in an inclusive manner.
• Overseeing HSE rules and regulations and ensuring a proactive approach.

About youYou have a degree in a construction-related field and member of a construction-related professional body. You will have knowledge of the technical requirements of Mid-Rise projects to be able to manage a team of in-house and external consultants. You will have a varied and in-depth knowledge of contract admin, procurement, logistics and construction phasing.You will have strong communication and leadership skills able to lead coordination and delivery of a significant workload across multiple interfacing projects. You have project planning skills and understanding - both time, quality, and budgets. You have market-leading skills in communicating and presenting.You have construction management with sound knowledge of infrastructure and utilities works. You have stakeholder management, communication and reporting. You have strong commercial awareness to administer contracts, procure multiple works packages and control all scope gaps.You are digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and lead strong, motivated teams. You will have a construction or project management background and be hungry to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace have to offer.Apply now for a confidential discussion.#LI-Hybrid #LI-Onsite

Keyskills :
Project Delivery project management risk management Client Relationship Building client liaison Stakeholder Management project budget management Construction Management Contract Administration programme delivery Procurement Management Account M

About Company

Since day one, we have relentlessly pursued a better way. Our purpose - to redefine the boundaries of ambition - is the reason we do it. We are global experts in shaping and making the built environment. We support clients at every stage of the property lifecycle, from development and consultancy to construction and operations. You can see our impact everywhere: from skylines that form cities around the world to the infrastructure that communities depend on to live, work and play. Together, it all works towards our vision: leading the way to a more connected, resilient and sustainable world. Today, we remain a privately owned business that has grown organically across five global hubs in Europe, Middle East and North Africa, the Americas, Sub Saharan Africa and Asia Pacific. The driving force behind our success is our people who, with their collective expertise, push us to think differently and bravely lead the way. Our culture respects equality, values diversity and encourages individuality - accepting and appreciating all views and beliefs and providing an environment for ideas to come alive. We welcome everyone who shares the Mace values, regardless of background, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation. Drawing on a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, experience and expertise to challenge convention is our strength. Its the reason why we continue to grow and its the secret to how weve built some of the worlds most renowned buildings. Should you need to discuss any reasonable adjustments or require guidance about our recruitment process, please contact inclusiverecruitment@macegroup.com to speak to a member of our team.You can read our diversity and inclusion strategy here .