Project Director (Portugal)

As a Project Director, you will be responsible for the management and delivery of complex construction and industrial projects, working within international and multicultural environments. The role requires strong leadership capabilities to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, clients, and other stakeholders while ensuring successful project execution throughout all project phases. You will act as a key representative for the organization, driving project governance, technical coordination, and decision-making in alignment with project objectives, local requirements, and international standards.

Academic Background

• University degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related technical discipline.
• Additional qualifications in Project Management or Design Management would be an advantage.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 20 years of professional experience in the management and delivery of complex construction or industrial projects, preferably within PMC, EPCM or EPC environments.
• Strong experience leading multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Experience in large-scale industrial projects for international clients.
• Proven ability to manage project delivery across different phases, ensuring alignment with project requirements, programme, cost, quality and constructability objectives.

International and Local Experience

• Strong experience working in international and multicultural project environments.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the Portuguese market, including local design and construction practices.
• Good knowledge of Portuguese regulations, applicable local standards and permitting and approval processes, including coordination with relevant authorities and local consultants.

Language Skills

• English: high level (minimum C1)
• Spanish, Portuguese and German is a plus.

Technical and Management Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of project management, multidisciplinary coordination and technical governance in complex industrial projects.
• Good understanding of the interfaces between design, permitting, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Experience managing project reviews, technical interfaces, changes, risks and decision-making processes.
• Good understanding of BIM-based coordination and international project delivery models.

Professional and Personal Competencies

• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to represent the PMC organization towards clients, designers, contractors and other key stakeholders.
• Ability to challenge and coordinate technical stakeholders while maintaining a clear client-side/PMC management role.
• Structured, pragmatic and solution-oriented approach, with strong decision-making capabilities.

Location and Mobility

• Based in Portugal, with regular presence at the project office and/or site.
• Availability for national and international travel as required.

• To ensure your work-life balance, we offer the option of mobile working
• We promote your professional and personal development through individual training and further education at the Drees & Sommer Academy
• We support your health with a bonus for sports enthusiasts. We offer the possibility of subscribing to a private health insurance policy
• Employees benefit from tax advantages related to their commuting expenses for the office
• Fiscal advantages for employees expenses in meal costs during worktime. Employee referral program with attractive bonus scheme
• Supporting career and family by receiving tax benefits for kindergarten expenses