Talent Pool - Project Director - Construction Supervision

About Hill International:

Hill International is a global leader in construction management, delivering program, project, and construction management services to public and private sector clients. With a strong footprint across the Middle East, Hill has managed some of the regions most iconic infrastructure, transportation, and urban development projects.

Position Summary:

Hill International is seeking seasoned Project Directors to join our Talent Pool for upcoming Construction Supervision projects across the Middle East. This role is key to leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex, high-value developments to the highest quality, safety, and performance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead construction supervision operations across all project stages, ensuring full compliance with the contract documents, technical specifications, and regulatory requirements.

• Act as the primary point of contact with the client, representing Hill in all matters related to project execution.

• Oversee and direct resident engineers, discipline leads, and support staff to ensure performance and productivity targets are met.

• Monitor contractor performance and progress, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, quality control, and HSE policies.

• Approve technical submittals, shop drawings, method statements, RFIs, variation orders, and monthly valuations.

• Manage stakeholder communications, resolve disputes, and mitigate risks through proactive leadership and decision-making.

• Prepare and deliver progress reports, executive dashboards, and risk assessments to senior management and client representatives.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and strategic oversight to ensure team development and adherence to Hills best practices in construction management.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture (Masters degree preferred).

• Experience: Minimum 20 years of construction supervision experience, with at least 10 years in a senior management/director role on large-scale infrastructure or building projects in the Middle East.

• Project Type Experience: Proven leadership on major projects in sectors such as airports, rail, highways, real estate developments, government complexes, or hospitality.

• Regional Knowledge: Familiarity with Gulf regulatory frameworks, authorities approval processes, and regional construction practices.

• Contracts: Strong experience with FIDIC-based contracts and contract administration.

• Certifications: PMP, Chartered Engineer (CEng), or equivalent professional accreditation is highly preferred.

• Languages: English fluency is required; Arabic proficiency is a plus.

Why Join Hill International in the Middle East?

• Be part of transformative projects shaping the regions urban and infrastructure landscape.

• Work in dynamic, multicultural environments with world-class clients and stakeholders.

• Join a firm with a long-standing presence and deep-rooted expertise in the GCC construction market.

Note: This is a talent pool opportunity. Applications will be reviewed for future openings aligned with Hill International's pipeline of projects across the Middle East. Suitable candidates will be contacted as soon as relevant opportunities become available.