Overview
Line of Service
Advisory
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Deals
Management Level
Director
Job Description & Summary
A career within Deals Capital Projects and Infrastructure, will provide you the opportunity to deliver innovative deal solutions to our clients, providing advice and support, from initiation through to completion. In short, we’re a part of helping some of the world’s leading companies and governments across many industries originate, create, execute, and realise value. Through data driven insights we help our clients move in the right direction ensuring maximum value.
The Infrastructure and Project Finance team helps public and private sector clients finance, deliver and operate projects in a cost effective and efficient fashion. As part of our team, you’ll help our client with procurement strategies, project structuring, financing and negotiations.
To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.
As a Director, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. You will assist Partners as well as take the lead on advising clients on:
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Infrastructure planning and strategy.
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Feasibility, business case and market analysis.
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Procurement options analysis.
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Project risk assessment.
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Project governance and project management frameworks.
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Commercial structuring of complex contracts.
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Coordinating legal, financial and/or technical teams.
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Procurement and process management.
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Bid evaluation.
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Project implementation advice through design and construction.
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Project controls.
Business Development
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Support business development regionally and nationally within the practice in both public and private sector markets.
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Actively participate in the responding to Requests for Proposal for advisory mandates on infrastructure projects.
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Support development of PwC’s profile within the marketplace through industry involvement, contribution to internal and external publications, and presentation at conferences and industry events.
Practice Development
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Train and mentor junior staff and contribute to the overall skills enhancement and experience of the team.
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Work closely with other Directors, and Partners.
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At times, business needs arise, and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal workday or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need extra time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.
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Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering (combined with a MBA preferred but not required).
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Project/Construction Management and/or Procurement experience with large capital projects.
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Project Controls experience.
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Contract management experience.
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12+ years of industry experience (Natural Resources, Transportation, and/or Power & Utilities).
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Understanding the lifecycle activities of an infrastructure asset.
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Experience with alternative contract types: DB, EPC, to DBFO.
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Experience drafting business plans.
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Good interpersonal skills.
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Excellent writing and analytics skills.
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Proven capabilities of managing and working with a multidisciplinary team.
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Demonstrated initiative and ability to communicate and effectively engage with a diverse group of clients.
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Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
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Proven track record at “juggling” multiple and competing priorities.
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Fluency in English is mandatory, fluency in Arabic would be a strong plus.
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Budgetary Management, Capital Management (CM), Capital Raising, Cash Flow Analysis, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Contingency Planning, Contract Lifecycle Management, Contractor Management, Cost Estimate Preparation, Cost Management, Cost Reduction, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Risk Management, Inclusion, Influence {+ 31 more}
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Up to 20%
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes
Government Clearance Required?
No
Job Posting End Date
About PwC Middle East
At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. Established in the region for 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,200 people across 12 countries. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and beyond.