Project Director (Roads & Infrastructures) at Adexen

Job description
The Project Director will be accountable for managing large size, road and infrastructural projects and will have, but not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Supervision of the technical Project Manager and a team of 30 expatriates on the ongoing construction project.
• Oversee the construction of all infrastructures lots (rainwater and waste water drainage, electrical and telecommunications networks, access roads, sidewalks, public lighting, etc)
• Direct interface with client as well as with private and public stakeholders of the project
• Interface with contractors
• Supervision of supplier relationship management (tendering, contracting, contract management, implementation etc)
• Manage project to meet cost, schedule, safety, quality and contractual requirements to the satisfaction of internal and external customers.
• Ensure that the project is administered and executed to the satisfaction of client and stakeholders
• Develop and manage budgets, creating schedules, evaluating production rates, financial forecasting and other project related administration
• Review and approve project expenditures, costs, estimates, budgets, financial forecasts and project schedules.
• Demonstrate dedication to safety and quality control on all projects
• Identify and solve complex problems; use a broad perspective and resources outside the project team to develop solutions, ensure consistency with the project objectives.
• Manage relationships with customers and develops opportunities for project growth.
• Organize the Project Team and fortify all required positions with appropriate and competent persons to undertake project management functions of the project.
• Foster an environment of building team morale and build consensus with the project team.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Construction Management, Civil/Infrastructural Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of related construction and project management experience. Particularly, infrastructure project management expertise in  urban servicing is required.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects
• Experience in preparing contracts and negotiating revisions, as well as additions to contractual agreements with consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, team-based environment
• Ability to set goals and expectations and hold others accountable;
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships
• Strong communication and good presentation skills - particularly in dealing with client and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Fluent English