Project Director – Marine Construction (Mozambique)

About the role

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.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities to meet client requirements, contract terms, and time‑cost parameters.
• Coach and mentor project managers working under the Director.
• Establish organizational chart and project processes to ensure proper team functioning.
• Address process malfunctions and motivate staff effectively.
• Validate contractual options—technical, financial, or time related—and legal matters with the legal department.
• Manage contractual and financial follow‑up, budget control, and approve all project engagements.
• Conclude supply and sub‑contracts after preparatory work, including pre‑contract quality and performance audits.
• Engage in social contacts and public relations to benefit the company.
• Coordinate with third parties, negotiate with contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors throughout the project life cycle.
• Implement project budgets, allocate resources, enforce standards, conduct technical reviews, and manage the team.

Required profile

• 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.
• Current or recent experience as a Project Director or Senior Project Manager.
• Experienced people and team manager with strong listening and consensus‑building skills.
• Advanced understanding of contract management.
• Natural organizer with deep knowledge of process management.
• Deep technical and practical knowledge of marine construction works.
• Ability to rapidly assess issues, develop alternative solutions, and implement pragmatic strategies.
• Excellent internal and external communication and high‑level negotiation skills.
• Professional, entrepreneurial, results‑oriented attitude with high flexibility and adaptability.
• Commercially gifted and fluent in English; additional European language (French or Portuguese) is an asset.
• Willingness to relocate as required by business needs.

What we offer

• 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.