The Project Director will lead and oversee the 'Construction of HEC Secretariat at H-8, Islamabad' project, ensuring its successful execution and completion. This is a contractual position.

Oversee the overall planning, execution, supervision, monitoring, and management of the development project.
Manage contract administration, public procurement processes, and coordinate with consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with project timelines, budget, and quality standards.
Act as a member of Technical, Steering, Works, or other project-related committees.

Requirements for Project Director

Applicants for Project Director must hold a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline with significant professional and managerial experience.

Education: Master's degree (18 years) or Bachelor's degree (16 years) (at least 2nd Division) in Civil Engineering or related discipline from an HEC recognized university/institution, duly registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC).
Experience: For Master's degree holders, at least 15 years of progressive professional experience in building/construction projects, including a minimum of 5 years in a senior managerial/technical position. For Bachelor's degree holders, at least 20 years of progressive professional experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a senior managerial/technical position.
Skills: Relevant experience in execution, supervision, monitoring, and management of PSDP/development projects, contract administration, public procurement, and coordination with consultants and stakeholders.

Age limit for Project Director by date of birth

You must be born on or after 1 December 1963.

Counted on the closing date, 30 November 2026, in completed years (Up to 62 years). Some candidates get extra years of relaxation: see who qualifies.

Compare with the other 7 roles

Role	Posts	Pay	Age	Education
Project Director · this role	1	PPS-10	Up to 62	Master, Bachelor
Sr. Project Manager (Contracts)	1	PPS-8	Up to 50	Master, Bachelor
Project Engineer (Civil)	1	PPS-7	Up to 40	Bachelor
Sub-Engineer (E&M)	1	PPS-6	Up to 40	B.Tech, DAE Pass
Sub-Engineer (Civil)	1	PPS-6	Up to 40	B.Tech, DAE Pass
Quantity Surveyor	1	PPS-6	Up to 40	B.Tech, DAE Pass
Project Assistant	1	PPS-5	Up to 40	Graduate
Office Attendant/Naib Qasid	2	PPS-1	Up to 35	Matric Pass

How to Apply for Project Director

To apply for the Project Director position at Higher Education Commission, follow the application method given in the official advertisement. Applications close on Nov 30, 2026. The advertisement states an application fee of 1000 PKR.

All 8 roles share one application process: see the full steps on the recruitment page.

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