Position Summary
The Tendering & Project Director will lead the complete project lifecycle from pre-qualification, tendering, estimation, value engineering, contract negotiations, project execution, commissioning, handover, and commercial closeout for Civil, MEP, and Interior Fit-Out projects in Oman. The role requires strong leadership in business development, tender management, project delivery, financial control, and client relationship management. Project Directors typically oversee project managers, control budgets, manage risks, and ensure successful project delivery.
Qualification Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in:
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Construction Management
- Architecture (for Interior Fit-Out)
- Master's Degree (MBA / Project Management) – Preferred
- PMP Certification – Preferred
- MRICS / CIOB / Chartered Engineer – Added Advantage
Experience
- 10–15 years minimum experience in GCC construction industry
- Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role
- Proven experience handling:
- Government Tenders
- Design & Build Projects
- EPC Projects
- Commercial Buildings
- Hotels
- Hospitals
- Data Centers
- Industrial Projects
- Oman Tender Board experience preferred
Key Responsibilities
1. Tendering & Business Development
- Lead pre-qualification submissions
- Review tender documents and contract conditions
- Develop bid strategy and tender execution plans
- Coordinate estimation, procurement, engineering, and commercial teams
- Lead value engineering initiatives
- Review BOQs and technical specifications
- Conduct risk analysis and bid reviews
- Negotiate contracts and commercial terms
- Manage client presentations and bid clarifications
2. Project Management
- Direct multiple projects simultaneously
- Establish project objectives, schedules, budgets, and resource plans
- Monitor project KPIs and progress
- Lead project managers and site teams
- Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
- Manage change orders, variations, and claims
- Coordinate consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Drive project profitability and cash flow management.
3. Civil Construction Oversight
- Earthworks and infrastructure
- Structural works
- Roads and utilities
- Building construction
- Quality control and inspection management
- Municipality and authority approvals
4. MEP Project Oversight
- HVAC systems
- Electrical systems
- ELV & ICT
- Fire Alarm & Fire Fighting
- BMS & Smart Building Systems
- Testing & Commissioning
- Authority approvals (MEDC, Nama, Civil Defence, etc.)
5. Interior Fit-Out Oversight
- Commercial fit-outs
- Hotels
- Retail projects
- Healthcare facilities
- High-end residential projects
- Material approval management
- Design coordination
- Mock-up and quality management
6. Commercial & Financial Control
- Budget planning
- Cost control
- Revenue forecasting
- Project cash flow monitoring
- Claims and variations management
- Contract administration
- Margin improvement strategies
7. Leadership & Team Management
- Lead multidisciplinary teams
- Develop project managers and department heads
- Recruitment and performance management
- Stakeholder management
- Strategic planning and business growth initiatives.
Technical Skills
Tendering Software
- CCS Candy
- CostX
- Planswift
- Bluebeam
Project Management
- Primavera P6
- Microsoft Project
- Power BI
- ERP Systems
Engineering
- AutoCAD
- Revit BIM
- Navisworks
- BIM 360
Commercial
- FIDIC Contracts
- NEC Contracts
- Contract Administration
- Claims Management
Preferred Oman Market Knowledge
- Oman Tender Board
- Muscat Municipality
- Civil Defence Regulations
- Nama Water & Electricity
- Ministry of Housing & Urban Planning
Green Building & Sustainability Requirements
Pay: RO800.000 - RO1,200.000 per month
Work Location: In person
Arabic
Chinese
French
Russian
Spanish