Construction Project Director – UK, Ireland & Europe

About the Opportunity

Title: Project Director - UK, Ireland & Europe

Reporting To: Managing Director

Location: Head Office

Responsibilities

• Work effectively as part of the senior management team and take a ‘whole company' perspective to managing issues
• Attend Managerial meetings and present reports on their respective department
• Effectively manage the department & team to ensure best practices are followed, costs are controlled, revenue generation and profitability are maximised and continually seeking to add value to the business
• Actively seek to meet and develop relationships with the relevant stakeholders, influencers, and decision makers involved in such projects
• In collaboration with the Commercial Department, actively seek to engage with clients and project stakeholders at the earliest possible opportunity
• Ensure potential commercial risks are identified at the earliest possible stage and are reported back to the Board

Project Planning

• In conjunction with the Project Planner, ensure a detailed project programme is completed for each secured project, identifying the critical path and key project dates
• Ensure robust resourcing plans are implemented across projects including production of labor histograms, strategies for sourcing skilled labor for European Projects
• Formulate a plan with regard to project logistics including accommodation, flights, transport, work permits, local H&S training & certification requirements etc
• Visit locations for each new project and identify suitable suppliers as required by the project and familiarize yourself thoroughly with each new project location

Project Execution

• Oversee and/or prepare project-specific safety documentation including method statements and risk assessments as well as a QA plan with inspection regimes
• Oversee the design process and ensure design is compliant with specification and in line with items included in the BOQ
• Safeguard the Company's position by ensuring relevant site events are recorded and reported in writing to the Main Contractor quickly and contractually
• Ensure to interface with clients at each project location to ensure senior personnel visibility on sites

About You

Resilient, transparent, a leader, and most importantly positive and team player. Be adaptable and innovative in your approach to planning and operations. Highly organized with strong attention to detail. Able to negotiate priorities and objectives to align varying viewpoints and create a unified approach. Able to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of stakeholders and to build relationships across diverse groups with strong client service skills. Able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Able to learn, understand and apply new technologies and business process domains. Effective and proactive communication are a prerequisite.

Eligibility

• A construction-related college degree or equivalent; construction science or engineering degree preferred
• At least 15 years' experience of working in a senior management position, preferably in the building envelopes or roofing & cladding sectors
• Knowledge in roofing, cladding, and facade construction methods and practices, including safety codes and requirements
• Have a proven track record of seeing projects through to their successful completion
• Budget management experience and demonstrable attention to detail
• Able to demonstrate financial, commercial, and business development acumen
• Effective communication, supervision, and managerial skills
• Must have a proven track record of managing and delivering on medium to large-scale projects
• Excellent people management & interpersonal skills
• Must have a high level of computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Microsoft Project is a plus
• Strong customers focus skills, with the ability to build relationships and networks with strategic stakeholders
• Impeccable organizational skills
• Strong team player
• Current driver's license
• Fluent English

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Work From Home
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus