Project Director – Infrastructure

The Project Director will be responsible for the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects (roads, bridges, utilities, water/wastewater, power, transportation, or urban development). The role requires strong leadership in managing multi-disciplinary teams, stakeholder relationships, budgets, schedules, and regulatory compliance to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of large, complex infrastructure projects from concept through commissioning/handover
• Develop and oversee project charters, execution plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers
• Ensure projects are delivered in compliance with contractual obligations, safety standards, quality benchmarks, and regulatory requirements
• Drive project governance frameworks, ensuring consistent reporting and performance tracking across all active projects

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, government authorities, contractors, consultants, and internal leadership
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulatory bodies, municipal authorities, and utility providers
• Manage stakeholder expectations through transparent communication, progress reporting, and issue resolution

• Lead, mentor, and manage cross-functional teams including engineers, planners, site managers, and support staff
• Allocate resources effectively across multiple concurrent projects to optimise productivity and cost efficiency
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement within project teams
• Own project P&L, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and variance analysis
• Oversee contract negotiations, procurement strategies, and vendor/subcontractor management
• Review and approve change orders, claims, and contract variations in line with commercial guidelines

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks proactively, including technical, financial, environmental, and safety risks
• Ensure adherence to Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ) standards across all project phases
• Ensure compliance with local building codes, environmental regulations, and industry standards (e.g., FIDIC, PMI/PMBOK)

• Provide regular project status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries to senior leadership and clients
• Contribute to business development efforts, including proposal development, bid reviews, and client presentations
• Support strategic planning by identifying growth opportunities within the infrastructure sector

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (required)
• Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration (preferred)
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent Project Management certification (highly preferred)

• 12–18+ years of progressive experience in infrastructure project management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership/director-level role
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale infrastructure projects valued
• Demonstrated experience managing EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) contracts and multi-stakeholder environments
• Experience working with government/public sector infrastructure projects is a strong advantage
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, engineering principles, and infrastructure regulatory frameworks
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in project management tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, AutoCAD, ERP/PM software)
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, cost control, and contract management
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with executives, clients, and site teams
• Sound understanding of HSE standards and risk management practices

• On-time and on-budget project delivery rate
• Client satisfaction and stakeholder feedback scores
• Safety incident rate (HSE compliance)
• Cost variance and profitability margins
• Quality audit outcomes and rework rates

• Frequent travel to project sites required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Flexibility to manage multiple projects simultaneously across different geographies