Talent Pool - Project Director - PMC

Company Introduction:

Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com

Position Summary:
The Project Director – PMC leads the delivery of large-scale construction and infrastructure projects, overseeing multidisciplinary teams across engineering, planning, contracts, HSE, and QA/QC while serving as the main liaison between Hill International, the client, and stakeholders. They ensure projects meet objectives, budgets, schedules, and contractual requirements, provide strategic guidance on risk management, procurement, and value engineering, and approve major project deliverables. Additionally, they resolve critical issues, lead coordination meetings, and represent Hill International in all client-facing and external matters, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory standards.

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Lead the overall delivery of large-scale construction and infrastructure projects on behalf of the client.

• Oversee multidisciplinary project teams, including engineering, planning, contracts, HSE, and QA/QC departments.

• Act as the principal point of contact between Hill International, the client, and other key stakeholders.

• Ensure that project objectives are achieved in accordance with contractual obligations and client expectations.

• Monitor and control project performance, budgets, risks, and schedules using industry-standard tools and best practices.

• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements in the project jurisdiction.

• Provide strategic leadership on risk management, procurement strategies, and value engineering.

• Review and approve major deliverables, including project plans, designs, cost estimates, and reports.

• Lead progress and coordination meetings with contractors, consultants, and the client.

• Resolve critical project issues and escalate matters to regional leadership when necessary.

• Represent Hill International professionally in all external and client-facing matters.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related discipline.

• Masters degree or MBA is preferred.

• Minimum 20 years of total experience, with at least 10 years in leadership roles managing large, complex construction projects (e.g., infrastructure, mixed-use, transportation, or government facilities).

• Proven experience working on PMC contracts and representing clients on multi-billion-dollar projects in the Middle East.

• Strong knowledge of FIDIC and other international standard contracts.

• Solid understanding of planning tools such as Primavera P6 and project controls processes.

• Strong leadership and team-building skills.

• Excellent client and stakeholder management.

• Exceptional decision-making and strategic planning abilities.

• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

• High proficiency in project management methodologies and tools