Project Director

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Management

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the execution of the subcontract works.
• Lead and oversee Project Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, and site teams.
• Ensure effective coordination between engineering, procurement, construction, and administrative teams.
• Establish project execution plans, resource strategies, and operational priorities.

Project Planning & Execution

• Oversee project scheduling, work sequencing, and manpower deployment.
• Ensure engineering works are executed according to approved drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Monitor project milestones and progress against the master programme set by the Main Contractor.
• Resolve technical, operational, and coordination issues to avoid delays and disruptions.

Contract & Commercial Management

• Manage all subcontract contractual obligations with the Main Contractor.
• Oversee project costing, budgeting, and financial performance.
• Review and manage variation orders, claims, and contractual negotiations.
• Ensure timely submission of progress claims, documentation, and project deliverables.
• Monitor project profitability and implement cost control measures.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as the key point of contact with the Main Contractor, Consultants, Clients, and Authorities.
• Attend project coordination meetings and represent the company in project discussions.
• Ensure smooth coordination with other trades and subcontractors to avoid site conflicts.

Engineering & Technical Oversight

• Provide technical guidance to project engineers and site teams.
• Ensure engineering solutions are practical, cost-effective, and compliant with project specifications.
• Review engineering submissions, shop drawings, and technical proposals when required.

Risk, Quality & Safety Management

• Ensure compliance with project quality assurance (QA/QC) requirements and company standards.
• Promote and enforce strict adherence to workplace safety regulations and site safety practices.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements.

Team Leadership & Resource Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop project management and engineering teams.
• Ensure proper manpower planning and deployment across the project lifecycle.
• Foster collaboration and strong communication within the project team and across departments.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in construction, engineering or project management, with proven experience in managing large-scale projects.
• Strong practical experience in project execution, site operations, manpower planning, resource allocation and subcontractor management.
• Proven ability to lead project managers, engineers, supervisors and site teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, project budgeting, cost control, variation orders, progress claims and commercial management.
• Experience coordinating with Main Contractors, Clients, Consultants and other project stakeholders.
• Ability to resolve technical, operational and contractual issues effectively while meeting project schedules and budgets.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Diploma, Degree or relevant professional qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management or related disciplines would be an advantage but are not mandatory.