Project Director , Technical (Metro) - Bid Opportunity

Missions/Main Duties

The Project Director / Technical Director will provide overall leadership for metro study and design assignments, ensuring that technical, commercial, and program objectives are achieved and will direct multidisciplinary teams involved in rail planning, civil, structural, geotechnical, systems, stations, depots, track, MEP, architecture, and interface management.

• Lead the delivery of metro and urban rail study/design projects from feasibility stage through tender stage.
• Provide technical direction and strategic oversight across multidisciplinary design teams.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, and overall performance.
• Lead multidisciplinary design management across internal teams, out-of-country design centres, and subconsultants.
• Ensure effective coordination, interface management, and quality control across geographically distributed design teams.
• Oversee the preparation and review of feasibility studies, concept designs, preliminary designs, and tender documents.
• Ensure integration between civil, structural, architectural, track, systems, depot, and operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, local regulations, international standards, and project governance procedures.
• Manage interfaces with clients, authorities, operators, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Identify project risks and opportunities and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support value engineering, constructability reviews, and design optimization.
• Provide leadership in quality assurance and technical review processes.
• Review and manage the outputs of partner organizations and specialist subconsultants to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Mentor senior engineers and discipline leads and foster a high-performance project environment.
• Support proposals, bids, and business development initiatives related to metro and rail opportunities.

Profile/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline.
• A master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Minimum 20 years of relevant professional experience in metro, rail, or major urban transit infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in metro projects is essential.
• Proven experience with the following project phases: feasibility studies, concept design, preliminary design, and tender documentation.
• Strong experience in multidisciplinary design management.
• Proven experience managing design delivery involving out-of-country design centres and subconsultants.
• Strong experience in the management and coordination of multidisciplinary design teams.
• Proven ability to lead large and complex transportation infrastructure projects.
• Experience dealing directly with clients, government authorities, and key stakeholders.
• Middle East project experience is a strong advantage.
• Professional registration or chartership is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of metro and urban rail project development.
• Understanding of alignment design, station planning, depot concepts, interfaces, and systems integration.
• Familiarity with international design codes, rail/metro standards, and project delivery best practices.
• Strong understanding of tender documentation, technical specifications, design reports, and scope definition.
• Ability to review and challenge technical solutions to ensure safety, efficiency, and value.
• Strong capability in managing design interfaces across multiple disciplines, offices, and external consultants.

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.