Project Director - Atkinsrealis : Job Details

AtkinsRéalis are searching for a Project Director to join our team with experience of managing large-scale multi-disciplinary projects in Qatar and the GCC Region. The candidate is to have a minimum of 15 years' experience with 8+ years within the Middle East.

The Project Director will be accountable for the overall project performance for projects that they are assigned. They will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of projects within the business. Their primary role is to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the Client\'s requirements. They are to work closely with the project team to establish project objectives, develop project plans, and coordinate activities between different teams to achieve project goals.

The role requires extensive experience within the Leisure & Entertainment sector relating to one of the following:

• Cultural & Civic Landmarks
• High-Performance Sports & Entertainment Venues
• Motorsport or Automotive Facilities

The Project Director will also manage the project budget, including the allocation of resources, and monitor project progress to ensure that milestones are met. They are to liaise with Clients to manage their expectations, build relationships, and ensure that the projects align with the Clients' needs.

In addition to these responsibilities, the selected candidate will be required to manage project risk, develop contingency plans, and ensure that health and safety standards are adhered to. They are responsible for managing project documentation, ensuring that projects are compliant with regulatory requirements, and maintaining AtkinsRealis' project management methodology.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery
• Accountable for the end-to-end leadership, management and delivery of all aspects of the project. This includes project management, timeliness, quality, risk management, project financial performance and scope management of the projects, in line with the AtkinsRealis methodology.
• Accountable for successful close out of commercial fee and contractual negotiations with the Client and their representative.
• Accountable for the establishment of the project, including resourcing from Delivery Centres and Offices, project set up, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), program development, milestone establishment, scope changes and variations.
• Demonstrate care about the well-being of themselves and others, through actively participating in and driving OHS activities.
• Build and lead whole project delivery teams and work with the Discipline Leads to secure required resources.
• Ensure project delivery activity is in line with Company standards and client expectations.
• Ensure effective closeout and debrief occurs with Client, Client Relationship Executive (CRE), People Manager and Project Manager.

• Financial Management
• Accountable for the P&L of the project
• Have an excellent understanding of Risk and the need to use their commercial acumen.
• Review and submit monthly project reports monitoring project performance.
• Review Project budget at the start of the project.
• Conduct Monthly Financial Review with the team and present to Senior Management.

• Client Management
• Manage contract matters with Client.
• Escalate issues in a timely manner to the Project Review Board.

The role will require strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to ensure alignment with Client needs and AtkinsRealis' project management methodologies.