Project Director

Job Description

Role overview

A Project Director for an International Project Management company to manage a cluster of high-rise towers & be responsible for the strategic oversight and successful delivery of an entire multi-tower development project. This role goes beyond managing a single project and involves coordinating a portfolio of interconnected, complex, high-rise buildings. The director provides high-level leadership and ensures all project managers, consultants, and contractors are aligned with the project&aposs vision, budget, and schedule.

Strategic leadership and project governance:

- Provide visionary leadership for the entire development, defining the overall project strategy, long-term goals, and milestones.
- Develop and implement project management best practices and governance frameworks tailored for multi-tower developments.
- Serve as the primary liaison with top-tier stakeholders, including investors, government bodies, and executive leadership, presenting regular, high-level project reports.

Advanced project execution and oversight:

- Oversee a team of individual project managers, providing expert guidance on all phases of development, from design through to project handover.
- Ensure the implementation of advanced construction technologies (e.g., Mivan/Myone, precast, or slipform) for maximum efficiency and quality.
- Drive value engineering initiatives and continuously evaluate construction methods

for cost-effectiveness and process improvements.

- Manage the master project schedule, ensuring synchronization and resource optimization across all towers within the cluster.

Executive-level risk and financial management:

- Develop and manage the master budget for the entire cluster, with total accountability for all financial forecasting, reporting, and cost control.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments across all projects and develop high-level mitigation strategies to prevent delays or financial exposure.
- Lead the negotiation of complex contracts with consultants, contractors, and major suppliers, ensuring all contractual obligations are met.
- Manage and provide executive oversight for all high-value claims, variations, and contractual disputes.

Team leadership and talent development:

- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team, including project managers, engineers, and support staff.
- Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across the entire project organization.
- Ensure all team members adhere to the highest standards of health, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Quality and regulatory compliance:

- Oversee all quality assurance and quality control procedures, ensuring that construction meets and exceeds the company&aposs standards.
- Act as the final point of approval for all major project documentation and regulatory submissions, including liaison with municipal and government authorities.
- Ensure a smooth and comprehensive handover process for each tower, including final close-out, documentation, and defects management.

Requirements to succeed

- Bachelors or masters degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
- Relevant professional certifications (PMP, CCM, etc.) are highly desirable.
- 20+ years of progressive experience in construction project management, with a significant track record in managing large-scale, high-rise building projects.
- At least 10 years of experience specifically handling senior-level roles for multi-tower or mixed-use development projects.
- Proven record of successfully delivering large, complex high-rise structures (e.g., 3+ projects over 40 floors).
- Excellent communication skill both verbal and written.
- Must have PMC background.