Project Director - Roads and Infrastructure
Posted date [2026-09-26]
(ID: 52571)
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AECOM is a global leader in infrastructure development, engineering, and project management solutions, dedicated to building a better, smarter, and more sustainable world. With unmatched expertise in construction, civil engineering, architecture, environmental consulting, and urban development, AECOM helps clients tackle complex challenges across water, energy, transportation, oil and gas, renewable energy, and smart city projects. As one of the world’s leading engineering and construction companies in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the wider Gulf region, AECOM partners with both government and private organizations to deliver innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions through every stage of the project lifecycle from advisory and design to engineering, procurement, and construction management. Headquartered in the United States and operating across the Middle East, AECOM is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of USD 16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Its projects shape skylines, transportation systems, and energy networks across major Gulf cities such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Riyadh, and Muscat. For those seeking engineering jobs in Dubai, construction management roles in the UAE, civil engineering careers in Saudi Arabia, or infrastructure project opportunities across the Middle East, AECOM offers a world-class environment for growth and innovation. Discover the latest AECOM Gulf and Middle East job openings at careersingulf.com, the region’s leading job portal for engineering, architecture, construction, and project management careers.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Project Director - Roads and InfrastructureJob Snapshot
Role: Project Director - Roads and Infrastructure
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Project Management
Experience: Minimum 20 years
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
AECOM is hiring a Project Director in Dubai, UAE to lead the delivery of major highways, bridges, and infrastructure programs, with a primary focus on Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) projects. The position carries overall responsibility for project leadership, contractual and commercial management, multidisciplinary coordination, and delivery against agreed scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety requirements. The successful candidate will bring extensive infrastructure leadership experience, including direct experience with Dubai RTA projects and major programs valued above AED 1 billion.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Project Management
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Your Role
As Project Director, you will provide
leadership from project inception through completion, serving as the primary interface with the client on contractual, technical, and commercial matters. The role requires close coordination across design, construction, project controls, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, senior management, and other stakeholders.
You will be responsible for maintaining delivery performance while addressing commercial matters, contractual changes, risks, claims, quality requirements, and HSE obligations throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead overall project delivery from inception through completion in accordance with scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety requirements.
- Develop and implement the Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Control Plan, and other essential project documentation.
- Serve as the primary client interface for contractual, technical, and commercial matters.
- Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across design, construction, and project controls.
- Negotiate scope changes, variation orders, and contractual amendments.
- Track project performance against established KPIs, milestones, and deliverables, taking corrective action when required.
- Oversee the procurement and management of subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers.
- Lead Value Engineering initiatives focused on lifecycle cost and project performance.
- Maintain compliance with HSE and Quality Assurance procedures.
- Manage project claims, disputes, contractual risks, and mitigation strategies.
- Prepare and present progress reports for senior management and project stakeholders.
- Promote effective collaboration and high performance across project participants.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor\'s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, such as BSc, BEng, or MEng.
- Chartered status or membership of a recognized professional institution such as MICE, MCIOB, or MRICS is preferred.
- PMP or an equivalent Project Management certification is an advantage.
- Minimum 20 years of experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects, including highways, bridges, and urban road networks.
- Minimum 5-10 years of direct experience working on Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) projects.
- Proven experience delivering projects valued above AED 1 billion.
- Strong commercial and contract management background, including claims management and negotiations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead large multidisciplinary teams within a matrix organization.
What AECOM Offers
AECOM provides eligible employees with a range of benefits depending on employment status. These may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD and D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, well-being resources, an employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, a retirement savings plan, and an employee stock purchase plan.
The company also provides access to training and development programs designed to strengthen technical expertise and leadership capabilities, alongside opportunities to contribute to infrastructure projects locally and internationally.
Recruitment and Onboarding
Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. AECOM states that candidate information is handled confidentially in accordance with its Equal Opportunity Employer guidelines.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure professional services firm working across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. Its services span advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management for public- and private-sector clients. The company reported revenue of $16.1 billion for fiscal year 2025 and has a global workforce of more than 50,000 professionals.
You will be responsible for maintaining delivery performance while addressing commercial matters, contractual changes, risks, claims, quality requirements, and HSE obligations throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead overall project delivery from inception through completion in accordance with scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety requirements.
- Develop and implement the Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Control Plan, and other essential project documentation.
- Serve as the primary client interface for contractual, technical, and commercial matters.
- Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across design, construction, and project controls.
- Negotiate scope changes, variation orders, and contractual amendments.
- Track project performance against established KPIs, milestones, and deliverables, taking corrective action when required.
- Oversee the procurement and management of subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers.
- Lead Value Engineering initiatives focused on lifecycle cost and project performance.
- Maintain compliance with HSE and Quality Assurance procedures.
- Manage project claims, disputes, contractual risks, and mitigation strategies.
- Prepare and present progress reports for senior management and project stakeholders.
- Promote effective collaboration and high performance across project participants.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor\'s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, such as BSc, BEng, or MEng.
- Chartered status or membership of a recognized professional institution such as MICE, MCIOB, or MRICS is preferred.
- PMP or an equivalent Project Management certification is an advantage.
- Minimum 20 years of experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects, including highways, bridges, and urban road networks.
- Minimum 5-10 years of direct experience working on Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) projects.
- Proven experience delivering projects valued above AED 1 billion.
- Strong commercial and contract management background, including claims management and negotiations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead large multidisciplinary teams within a matrix organization.
What AECOM Offers
AECOM provides eligible employees with a range of benefits depending on employment status. These may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD and D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, well-being resources, an employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, a retirement savings plan, and an employee stock purchase plan.
The company also provides access to training and development programs designed to strengthen technical expertise and leadership capabilities, alongside opportunities to contribute to infrastructure projects locally and internationally.
Recruitment and Onboarding
Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. AECOM states that candidate information is handled confidentially in accordance with its Equal Opportunity Employer guidelines.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure professional services firm working across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. Its services span advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management for public- and private-sector clients. The company reported revenue of $16.1 billion for fiscal year 2025 and has a global workforce of more than 50,000 professionals.
