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Associate Director (Residential Villas & Mixed Use)
Atkinsréalis
Lead villa projects in a masterplan, managing design, construction and stakeholder coordination.
13d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Office Full-Time
Company Size
40,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Architectural Design and Engineering
Civil Design and Engineering
Structural Design and Engineering
Electrical Design and Engineering
Mechanical Design and Engineering
Transportation planning
Highways and bridges
Railroads and transit
Sector Specialisms
Water
Environment
Education
Aerospace
Security
Defence
Communications
Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
technical docs
risk management
program reporting
contract administration
change management
stakeholder coordination
- Ensure MoU-driven authority engagements are fulfilled per programme and package timelines.
- Oversee preparation of all technical documentation required for construction tender packages.
- Support programme-wide reporting activities, including milestone performance, design coordination, and contractor progress.
- Prepare executive-level briefings and risk registers for Client leadership.
- Manage, direct, lead and administrate the contracts of the various entities on the Program:
- Determine and manage risks that may affect the programme/project not limited to schedule, budget, client requirements, quality, constructability and compliance.
- Support the Project Director in ensuring consistent PMC delivery across villa and infrastructure packages.
- Lead risk management, escalation, and resolution of issues impacting multiple packages or disciplines.
- Shall coordinate and assist activities and work with various entities on the program:
- Assist in Change Management of the Project with the Cost and Commercial Teams, implement required change control processes, review and recommendation for Client confirmation.
- Coordinate technical and administrative interfaces across contractors, consultants, and asset owners.
- Assist and coordinate value management during the Design and construction stages in support of the Client.
- Assist on monitoring and managing the Design and construction schedule with Project Controls and LDC
- Monitor interface between design, construction, and commercial teams to ensure delivery cohesion.
- Manage relationships with the Client and key Abu Dhabi authorities (e.g., ADM, DMT, ITC, ADDC).
- Ensure compliance with delegated responsibilities under FIDIC where PMC is the named Engineer (site supervision delegated to CSC)
- Manage and assist the client with the procurement of Design Consultant, specialists and Contractors as and when required.
- Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.
- Assist in Stakeholder Management: Develop the statutory approval workflow chart for all design stages and in alignment with Client and Statutory Authority approval requirements.
- Liaise with PMC Commercial and Controls teams to ensure risk, cost, and programme data are consistent and accurate.
- Maintain adherence to Client governance and escalation protocols.
- Oversee PMC contributions to claims, variations, payment recommendations, and cost reporting.
- Ensure AtkinsRéalis processes, forms and deliverables are followed, and when required, client processes and forms as applicable in full consultation with the client.
What you bring
chartered
fidic
multidisciplinary
project management
financial acumen
5+ years
- Strong financial acumen and demonstrated attention to best value for investment within agreed budgets, ensuring cost-effective design solutions without compromising quality.
- Ability to manage project timelines meticulously.
- Preferable 5+ years in Project Management Consultancy
- Able to work in a team environment and be client facing.
- Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
- Proven track record in managing complex projects, displaying exemplary project management skills such as organization, time management, resourcefulness, flexibility, and communication.
- Results-driven mindset, consistently achieving project goals and driving success in design delivery.
- 20-25 years working experience with experience in the region preferrable
- Proven authority coordination and PMC delivery experience
- With 10+ years’ experience in UAE in design manager experience on hospitality projects
- Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
- Post-Contract experience mainly with both Pre - Post Contract preferrable
- Technical understanding of multidisciplinary design (architecture, infrastructure, MEP, landscape)
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Civil Engineering, or relevant design discipline; Chartered status (e.g., RIBA, P. Eng, C. Eng) preferred.
- Deep knowledge of FIDIC contract implementation (including delegated site roles)
- Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and engage team members to foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Overall awareness of PMC scope of services to manage and assist with, but not limited to:
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive timely resolution of complex design and construction challenges.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and risk management capabilities
- Active leadership style
- Strong cross-functional leadership and commercial awareness
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, both as a team player and as an independent contributor, with a demonstrated ability to balance teamwork and independent project assignments.
- Discretionary bonus program
- Comprehensive medical insurance coverage
- Life insurance coverage
- Paid Annual leave
- Annual flight contribution
- Tax-free salary
- Transportation & housing allowances
- Relocation assistance
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting
- Company gratuity scheme
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Emissions Goal
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62 score
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