Project Director – Rail & TBM Construction

Role Overview

Project Director – Rail & TBM Construction at AECOM in the UAE.

Company Overview

AECOM is a global organization with 50,000+ professionals dedicated to solving complex challenges and delivering projects with worldwide impact.

Role Purpose

Lead a major rail and TBM construction project through all phases from planning through commissioning, driving exceptional outcomes for global clients while ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Direct all project phases including planning, design, construction, and commissioning.
• Ensure alignment with organizational objectives and timelines throughout project delivery.

Financial Management

• Develop and manage comprehensive project budgets and financial forecasts.
• Establish and maintain cost control measures to ensure fiscal responsibility and optimize value.

Stakeholder & Regulatory Management

• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with government agencies, regulatory bodies, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Facilitate project approvals and smooth execution through effective stakeholder engagement.

Quality & Safety

• Maintain rigorous quality and safety standards across all project operations.
• Manage multifaceted stakeholder environments to sustain operational integrity.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven expertise in project management with demonstrated success leading large-scale, complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing substantial budgets and cost control processes.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships and regulatory environments.

Additional Information

• Opportunity to lead a transformational infrastructure project with global impact.
• Platform to apply expertise to projects that create tangible positive change in communities worldwide.