Technical Project Director (Construction)
Description
Manifest Construction S.A. delivers construction projects with a strong commitment to technical excellence, service quality, innovation and customer care. Our people-focused approach combines engineering expertise with disciplined project management to deliver safe, high-quality results and build lasting client relationships.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Director to lead and oversee the delivery of our construction project portfolio.
The role requires a senior construction professional who combines technical judgment, commercial awareness, and strong leadership skills. You will provide direction to Construction Project Managers, establish consistent delivery standards, and ensure that projects achieve their contractual, financial, quality, and operational objectives.
Working closely with senior management, clients, consultants, and delivery teams, you will anticipate risks, resolve complex issues, and drive accountability across the full project lifecycle—from tender review and mobilisation through construction, commissioning, and final handover.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery and Performance
- Oversee multiple construction projects, ensuring delivery against agreed scope, schedules, budgets, and quality requirements.
- Monitor project budgets, cash flow, cost-to-complete forecasts, and project P&L, identifying deviations early and directing corrective action.
- Review project programmes, critical paths, resource requirements, and procurement schedules to protect key milestones.
- Establish clear reporting standards and monitor portfolio performance through regular project reviews, KPIs, and recovery plans.
- Ensure that project closeout, commissioning, handover documentation, and defects resolution are completed effectively.
Team Leadership
- Lead, guide, and support the team of Construction Project Managers, setting clear objectives, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
- Provide practical direction on technical, contractual, commercial, and operational matters.
- Review team capacity and coordinate the allocation of personnel and resources across projects.
- Develop project leaders through coaching, construct...
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