Project Director

Roles and responsibilities

• Provide leadership to engineers and project managers, mentor and guidance in support of project goals and objectives.
• Develop detailed pre and post project execution strategies focused on programme, cost plan and compliance with company policies, procedures and project governance.
• Ensure design and engineering development aligns with project execution and cost plans.
• Support the procurement process to ensure all project deliverables and works information meets the employer’s requirements and quality objectives.
• Oversee and manage risks using hazard identification to manage and mitigate risks in conjunction with the wider project team.
• Provide leadership to Project Managers and functional support teams through mentoring and guidance in support of project goals and objectives.
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement through regular feedback and professional development.
• Support the Senior Director Common Assets to ensure 2D/3D delivery for residential and non-residential assets project execution strategy is effectively implemented.

• Strategic Leadership

• Project Vision: Define the overall project vision, goals, and objectives in alignment with organizational strategies.
• Planning and Execution: Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project continuity.

• Team Management

• Leadership: Lead, mentor, and motivate project managers and teams to achieve high performance.
• Resource Allocation: Ensure optimal allocation of human, financial, and material resources for project success.
• Conflict Resolution: Address and resolve issues among team members and stakeholders effectively.

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including clients, executives, and partners.
• Reporting: Provide regular updates on project status, progress, and challenges to stakeholders and senior management.
• Expectation Management: Ensure alignment of stakeholder expectations with project deliverables.

Desired candidate profile

• Engineering Degree in Construction or Engineering, having played a senior role in large multi-faceted complex projects.
• Minimum 15+ years of direct experience in construction/manufacturing large projects is required, with 10+ years of experience in project leadership roles.
  
  

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Demonstrable record in successful delivery of large complex projects as project lead/project director.
• Proficient in managing multiple internal and external stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.
• A self-motivated, proactive individual who leads by example.
• Initiative-taking leadership qualities, technical problem-solving skills through building stakeholder relationships.
• Delivery focused, strong ability to clearly articulate goals and objectives to project managers and engineers.
• Experience building and leading multidisciplined teams.
• Experience managing complex 2D platform construction or 3D MMC projects would be an advantage.