Construction Director- Project
Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across saudi, uae with 2 recent postings.
A Construction Director- Project in the GCC region requires leadership, compliance, excel, project management, safety. Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Salary across the GCC
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 16,500 AED | 28,500 AED | 44,500 AED | 61,500 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 16,000 SAR | 27,500 SAR | 42,500 SAR | 58,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 17,500 QAR | 30,000 QAR | 46,500 QAR | 64,500 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,350 KWD | 2,350 KWD | 3,650 KWD | 5,050 KWD |
| Oman | 1,500 OMR | 2,600 OMR | 4,050 OMR | 5,600 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,450 BHD | 2,450 BHD | 3,850 BHD | 5,300 BHD |
How Construction Director- Project pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Based on 500 data points · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate
By company size
Median compensation varies with headcount.
Top-paying industries
Median for this role, ranked by sector.
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Top hiring companies
- Albawani | البواني
- Hill International (Middle East) Limited
Active markets
- saudi
- uae
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Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power for tools, machinery, or equipment or to heat or move materials, such as asphalt.
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Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools.
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Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
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Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
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Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.
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Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
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Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes.
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Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications.
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