Why This Role Matters
The Project Director is responsible for leading the successful delivery of large-scale marine construction projects. This role carries full accountability for project P&L, execution strategy, and delivery performance, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
The position requires a hands-on leader from a Tier 1 marine contractor background, with proven experience in delivering complex marine works such as breakwaters, dredging, reclamation, quay walls, and port infrastructure.
What You’ll Drive
- Supervise and coordinate activities for the successful completion of the project(s) in accordance with client requirements, organizational policies/procedures, contract terms, and specified time and cost parameters.
- Coach and mentor project managers working under them
- Establish the organizational chart and project processes to ensure the proper functioning of the support team in various sections, in accordance with company policies.
- Address processes malfunctions as needed and motivate staff effectively.
- Coordinate activities on the project(s) among different trades and departments.
- Validate contractual options, whether they are technical, financial, or time related.
- Validate legal matters, with the agreement of the Six Construct legal department.
- Manage contractual and financial follow-up and budget control.
- Approve all engagements related to the project.
- Conclude supply and sub-contracts after preparatory work by the support team, including pre-contract quality and performance audits.
- Engage in social contacts and public relations to benefit the company.
- Coordinate with all third parties, negotiate with contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors throughout all stages of the project life cycle, and participate in handling tenders and contracts.
- Implement project budgets and allocate resources, enforce project standards, conduct technical reviews, manage team.
You’re a Great Fit If You Have
- Proven experience working with Tier 1 marine contractors
- Willingness to work on a rotational schedule of 6 weeks on-site followed by 3 weeks off.
- Minimum 15-20 years of experience in marine construction
- Currently or recently in a Project Director / Senior Project Manager role
- Experienced people and team manager, seeking consensus and demonstrating good listening skills.
- Advanced understanding of contract management.
- Is a natural organizer with deep understanding of process management within an organization.
- Holds deep knowledge of marine construction works, both technically and practically.
- Has the ability to rapidly assess issues, develop alternative solutions, and implement pragmatic strategies.
- Excellent communicator, both internally and externally.
- Demonstrates proficiency in negotiating at a high level and in complex environments.
- Exhibits professionalism, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a results-oriented approach.
- Holds a high degree of flexibility and adaptability.
- Commercially gifted.
- Fluent in English, and additional European language, such as French or Portuguese, is considered an asset.
- Willingness to relocate as required by business needs
Why You’ll Enjoy Working with Us
- Competitive Benefits
- Positive Workplace Culture
- Opportunity to work with a leading international construction group
- Exposure to large-scale, high-impact projects in the Middle East
- Collaborative, diverse, and professional work environment
- Career growth and development opportunities
Six Construct is guided by our core values of respect, excellence, co-creation, passion, and unity. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, secure, and motivated to reach their full potential.