Construction Contracts Director

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.
  
  
  

• 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.