Operations Director

About Egis

Egis is a global organization employing over 20,000 professionals worldwide with headquarters in Paris. We offer expansive global career pathways alongside enriching local opportunities. Our organization uniquely influences industry and community development in place-making, sustainability, and connected urban environments. Unlike other engineering companies, Egis delivers comprehensive end-to-end solutions encompassing advisory, architecture, engineering, design, asset management, and operations throughout the project lifecycle.

We are dedicated to cultivating innovative teams and pioneering meaningful work, encouraging you to join us in shaping the future.

Role Overview

The Operations Director is responsible for strategic planning and governance ensuring projects are delivered successfully with technical excellence and financial profitability. This role provides operational supervision and technical support for projects, driving coordination in accordance with company policies, goals, and objectives to maintain efficient workflows and adherence to deadlines.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead overall business operations, development, and strategic direction, fostering robust leadership, client relationship management, and deep expertise in design processes, project management, and consultancy services.
• Develop and execute business strategies targeting revenue growth and operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Drive innovation and sustain competitive market positioning.
• Identify new business prospects and cultivate partnerships with developers, consultants, and contractors.
• Oversee proposal creation, pricing strategy, contract negotiation, and represent the company at relevant industry events.
• Monitor and ensure timely delivery and quality standards of consultancy and project management consultancy projects, managing budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Address escalated client concerns maintaining high satisfaction levels.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage design and project management teams, promoting a collaborative and creative workplace culture and establishing performance goals with regular evaluations.
• Prepare and achieve financial targets including turnover, gross margin, and net profit, optimizing operational costs and ensuring compliance with financial and legal frameworks.
• Implement and uphold stringent quality assurance processes and compliance with design standards, building codes, and sustainability practices.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field.
• Proven strong leadership skills with the ability to make critical decisions.
• Expertise in client liaison and management.
• Proficient knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation.
• Experienced in project and program management methodologies.
• Innovative problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated operational experience in mega-projects or programs within the Middle East region.
• Fluency in English essential.