Project: High-Speed Rail Line between Abu Dhabi and Dubai
Location: Dubai United Arab Emirates
Contract Type: Design & Build
- 1. Position Overview
As part of a major Design & Build contract for the delivery of a high-speed rail line connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai we are seeking an experienced Project Director Design based in Dubai.
The Project Director will lead and oversee the full design scope of the project from preliminary and detailed design through to IFC issuance ensuring full contractual compliance and alignment with construction requirements schedule and budget objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Governance
- Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the design scope.
- Define and implement the design management strategy in line with contractual obligations.
- Establish and lead the integrated design organization (internal teams and external consultants).
Contract & Risk Management
- Ensure full compliance of all deliverables with the Design & Build contract requirements.
- Identify anticipate and manage technical and contractual risks related to design.
- Oversee variations change management processes and support claims strategy as needed.
Technical Oversight
- Supervise all design disciplines including alignment civil works structures viaducts stations rail systems E&M and interfaces.
- Validate key technical decisions and ensure multidisciplinary consistency.
- Manage complex technical interfaces between systems and construction packages.
Schedule & Performance Management
- Lead the design schedule in a highly constrained delivery environment.
- Ensure adherence to milestones budget and quality standards.
- Implement robust reporting and performance monitoring mechanisms.
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary point of contact for the Client on all design-related matters.
- Participate in high-level coordination meetings with authorities and key stakeholders.
- Represent the project at executive and institutional levels.
Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor discipline leads and design managers.
- Foster a high-performance collaborative and multicultural team environment.
- Ensure strong coordination with construction and site-based teams.
Qualifications :
- Masters degree in Civil Engineering Railway Engineering or related field.
- Additional qualifications in Project Management (e.g. MBA PMP) are an advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 15 years of experience in large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Proven experience in high-speed rail or major railway projects.
- Demonstrated experience delivering projects under Design & Build contracts.
- Prior experience in the Middle East is highly desirable.
Technical Competencies
- Strong expertise in multidisciplinary design management.
- In-depth understanding of railway systems and infrastructure interfaces.
- Solid experience in risk management planning and complex project delivery.
Leadership Skills
- Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced high-visibility international environment.
Languages
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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