A large multidisciplinary Construction company operating throughout Europe is looking for suitably qualified Project Director - Building particularly Data Centres for a projects in Groening, Holland and who is prepared to travel when necessary.

Package & Remuneration
€80,000.00 - € 105,000.00 dependant on experience plus an allowance up to € 28,000.00 with 3 flights back home a year.

They build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world’s leading corporations. Their solutions help deliver technologies and life changing advancements that connect people, communities and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Their people have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable them to deliver with certainty, time and time again.

They deliver their clients’ visions through leading edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including: Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyper scale Data Centres, Fire Protection.

Duties & Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITY/PERFORMANCE AREAS (KRA/KPA’s)

KRA/KPA’s
• Contract/project oversight and delivery
• Client liaison and relationship management
• Risk management
• Staff management and planning

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Contract/Project Oversight & Delivery
1. Develop and implement professional Contract management through oversight and guidance of Project Managers to ensure appropriate, effective and efficient management of:
• Contract planning and site establishment
• Continuous production/productivity improvement
• Programme attainment and progress recording and reporting
• Appropriate levels of contractual /commercial correctness
• Profitability targets and the achievement thereof
• Total quality management
• Safety and environmental management and compliance
2. Create an appropriate management forum for the management of a contract inclusive of but not limited to:
• Setting up and chairing a Project kick-off meeting
• Regularly attending site meetings
3.Provide direction to Contracts Managers in respect of the construction programme
4.Undertake continuous and impartial reviews of contract delivery against contract and company expectations and correct and improve performance where necessary providing relevant information to the Managing Director
5.Prepare the P & G budgets for selected tenders and ensure adequate workloads for all teams.
6.Prepare the tender Construction programme
7.Oversee the management of the selection and appointment of Sub-contractors ensuring BBBEEE requirements are achieved
8.Oversee the management of selection and procurement of labour and plant
Client Liaison & Relationship Management
1.Manage, develop and maintain effective relationships with clients and professional teams ensuring appropriate levels of satisfaction is maintained to enhance likelihood of future opportunities
2.Build and promote the company, its values and its brand.

Risk Management

1.Identify and evaluate risks in his/her operating environment and implement measures to manage and control these risks especially but not limited to risks related to contractual matters to ensure contractual protection for SBA.
• Report on the identified risks and risk management strategies

STAFF MANAGEMENT & PLANNING

• Guide, lead, and direct subordinate staff so that they are able to achieve the objectives set for them as well as understand and align with the strategic direction and goals of the parent company
• Monitor and manage performance of subordinate staff in compliance with the Performance Management policy and processes
• Coach, mentor and develop staff as appropriate to improve performance
• Practice sound labour (IR) relations within the approved legislation and conditions of service with regard to staff
• Ensure consistent implementation and compliance of subordinate staff and staff on site to company policies, procedures and practices
• Maintain a critical mass of staff ensuring effective staff retention
• Establish a positive work context for subordinate staff

Desired Experience & Qualification

Minimum Qualification

• BSc or NDip (Civil Eng/Building/ Construction Management)

Essential Experience

• At least ten years relevant experience in respect of managing construction projects and commercial developments of which at least five years has been in a senior management capacity with emphasis being placed on construction and contract management; financial management, risk management, business strategy, commercial and legal management; operational planning and implementation and staff management
Knowledge
• Construction management, planning and programming
• Legal and contract administration
• Financial management
• Risk Management
• Staff management and labour related legislation
• Business environment
Skills & Abilities
• Strategic leadership
• Business acumen
• Political savvy
• Communication skills
• Financial skills and orientation
• IT Skills and orientation
• Analytical ability
• External awareness
• Negotiation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Leveraging diversity
• Team player
• Creativity and innovation
• Problem solving
Package & Remuneration
€80,000.00 - € 105,000.00 dependant on experience plus an allowance up to € 28,000.00 with 3 flights back home a year.