Project Director- Airport Project

The Construction Project Director will be responsible for managing the construction team to ensure delivery of the project is on time and within budget. He will need to build credibility, respectful partnerships with Clients and EPC Contractors and apply rigorous and disciplined approaches to his team whilst delivering the project. We are seeking a candidate who has capability in driving strategy and innovation as well as providing the foundations for a motivating and challenging work environment.

The successful candidate will have a tertiary background in either construction and/or project management with proven track record of 20 years’ experience with main contractors. He shall have led the construction of big airport projects in excess of USD 800 M in value.

The Project Director must also be strong in the following areas; client liaison, construction management and ability to provide guidance and assistance to construction managers and contract administrators on all construction related matters. He must have experience working in a creative environment and must have excellent communication and leadership skills.

This position will also be accountable for the performance of the project team regarding to profitability, cost control, quality, efficiency, client satisfaction and also work place health, safety and environmental issues.

The Project Director shall possess strong verbal and written communication skills coupled with the ability to motivate himself and his team. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing large projects, design consultants, subcontractors and staff simultaneously. The company culture is one of empowerment and dynamism and so this role has a high level of autonomy and responsibility. Dealing with the client and his internal team he will have an interesting and varied role with a high level of responsibility and control.