Project Director – Infrastructure Design

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Job Description:

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and highly experienced Project Director - Design to lead and oversee the successful delivery of multiple infrastructure design projects in Qatar.

The portfolio will include major infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, utilities, drainage and other civil infrastructure, as well as multidisciplinary projects where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Design Leadership

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the delivery of multiple design projects.
• Oversee projects throughout the complete design lifecycle, from Concept Design through Preliminary, Detailed Design and IFC.
• Support and guide Project Managers in developing and executing project delivery strategies.
• Review project performance and intervene proactively where projects require additional management support.
• Ensure appropriate project governance, reporting and controls are established and maintained.
• Identify gaps or weaknesses within project delivery and implement appropriate corrective actions.

Project Manager Oversight

• Provide leadership, guidance and support to Project Managers responsible for individual projects.
• Monitor project performance against agreed scope, schedule, budget and quality requirements.
• Assist Project Managers in resolving complex technical, commercial, resource and stakeholder issues.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a senior point of contact for key clients and stakeholders.
• Understand client priorities and ensure project teams respond effectively to their requirements.
• Manage sensitive or complex client issues and support Project Managers in resolving escalated matters.
• Present project status, design development, risks and proposed solutions to clients and senior stakeholders.

Design Management

• Provide leadership for the development of design concepts and multidisciplinary design solutions.
• Work closely with the Technical Director to ensure designs are technically sound, coordinated and aligned with project objectives.
• Ensure effective coordination between civil, structural, architectural, utilities, transportation and other relevant disciplines.
• Ensure constructability, maintainability, sustainability and value engineering considerations are incorporated into the design process.

Planning & Resource Management

• Oversee the development of project execution plans, design schedules, budgets and resource plans.
• Manage resources across multiple projects and identify resource constraints or capability gaps.
• Coordinate with senior management and discipline leads to ensure projects are adequately staffed.
• Support workforce planning and recruitment requirements where necessary.

Quality & Technical Assurance

• Ensure all design deliverables meet contractual requirements, applicable standards, specifications and client expectations.
• Ensure quality assurance and quality control procedures are implemented throughout the design process.

Risk Management

• Identify and monitor key project, design, commercial and delivery risks.
• Ensure appropriate mitigation strategies and recovery plans are developed and implemented.
• Proactively identify potential issues before they impact project delivery.
• Escalate significant risks to senior management when necessary.

Commercial & Budget Management

• Maintain oversight of project budgets, design costs and resource expenditure.
• Monitor project financial performance and support Project Managers in controlling costs.
• Identify scope changes and ensure appropriate change management procedures are followed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized and accredited university.
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline is advantageous.
• Professional engineering registration or chartership is highly desirable.
• Must meet the applicable requirements for engineering registration/licensing with the relevant authority in Qatar.
• Significant professional experience in civil engineering, infrastructure design and project delivery.
• Proven experience working at Project Director, Program Director, Design Director or equivalent senior leadership level.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects from Concept through Detailed Design to IFC.
• Strong infrastructure background, preferably including roads, highways, bridges, utilities and major civil infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of multidisciplinary design coordination and design management processes.
• Previous experience delivering major projects in Qatar or the GCC is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Qatar authority requirements and approval processes would be a significant advantage.

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