Project Director - Damascus Airport EPC

About the role

A leading client delivering a major EPC airport construction programme in Damascus is recruiting, through a recruiter, an experienced Project Director to lead full project delivery. The role takes complete ownership of the EPC delivery, from engineering and procurement through to construction and commissioning/handover, and acts as the senior client-facing representative on site.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end EPC delivery of airport terminal, airside and airfield works, covering engineering, procurement and construction phases
• Manage the interface between design, procurement and construction teams for seamless EPC execution
• Oversee project controls, budgets, schedules, subcontractor and vendor management, and risk across the full EPC lifecycle
• Manage relationships with the client, consultants, EPC contractors and aviation regulatory authorities
• Drive HSE culture and ensure compliance with international and local aviation construction standards
• Represent the project at executive and stakeholder level, including government and regulatory bodies
• Lead, manage and mentor a large multidisciplinary project team on site in Damascus

Required profile

• 15+ years' experience in major construction/infrastructure projects, with essential hands-on EPC experience
• Proven experience in airport/aviation infrastructure (terminals, airside, airfield); essential
• Track record as Project Director/Project Executive on large-scale EPC projects (250M+ USD preferred)
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field
• Professional accreditation preferred (PMP, MRICS, CEng or equivalent)
• Experience working in the Middle East; must be willing and able to work on site in Damascus
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and cross-cultural communication skills; comfortable in a challenging, emerging market