Facebook Pixel

Job Description

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with over 90 years of experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa and the Middle East.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and sharing a sense of urgency. People who have an impact on our teams and the broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned Construction Contracts Director to oversee all construction-related activities for major transport infrastructure projects. This role requires a strategic leader with deep experience in the UAE market, capable of driving execution excellence, ensuring compliance, and managing diverse stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Actively engaging with existing Zutari Clients to position for downstream supervision works
  • Lead all construction-related activities for transport infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with project objectives, timelines, and budgets.
  • Oversee site teams and subcontractors to ensure adherence to project specifications, health and safety standards, and quality benchmarks.
  • Act as the key point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory bodies (including RTA), ensuring proactive stakeholder management.
  • Provide strategic input during design development, development of construction tender documentation and constructability reviews.
  • Drive compliance with UAE regulatory standards and RTA guidelines.
  • Identify and mitigate construction risks; lead resolution of site issues in a timely and cost-effective manner.
  • Manage project reporting, progress tracking, and deliverables in collaboration with project managers and technical leads.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement across construction teams.


Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field; Master’s preferred.
  • Minimum 15 years of construction management experience, with at least 7 years in a leadership role overseeing major transport infrastructure projects.
  • Proven track record working with the large Developers and Transport Authorities across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Experience with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is beneficial.
  • Strong understanding of UAE construction regulations, procurement, and health & safety frameworks.
  • In-depth knowledge of contract management, including contract administration, compliance, claims mitigation, claims evaluation and resolution, working with standard forms of contract (e.g., FIDIC).
  • Demonstrated leadership in managing multidisciplinary site teams and contractors.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.


We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment and work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices.


Job Details

Role Level: Director Work Type: Full-Time
Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai
Company Website: https://www.zutari.com Job Function: Legal & Compliance
Company Industry/
Sector:
Design Services

What We Offer


About the Company

As an infrastructure, engineering, and advisory practice, we believe infrastructure has unparalleled potential to create enduring impact. This potential can be realised only if we plan, design, deliver, and manage infrastructure in ways that maximise its value. Our work in water, transport, energy, resources, and built-environment infrastructure helps nurture thriving communities, growing economies, and healthy environments.As an infrastructure, engineering, and advisory practice, we believe infrastructure has unparalleled potential to create enduring impact. This potential can be realised only if we plan, design, deliver, and manage infrastructure in ways that maximise its value. Our work in water, transport, energy, resources, and built-environment infrastructure helps nurture thriving communities, growing economies, and healthy environments.

Report

Similar Jobs

Disclaimer: talentmate.com is only a platform to bring jobseekers & employers together. Applicants are advised to research the bonafides of the prospective employer independently. We do NOT endorse any requests for money payments and strictly advice against sharing personal or bank related information. We also recommend you visit Security Advice for more information. If you suspect any fraud or malpractice, email us at abuse@talentmate.com.