Project Director - Marine Works

Six Construct, a subsidiary of the BESIX Group, is the largest Belgian construction company operating in the Middle East. The company combines the efforts of a highly skilled workforce, along with strategic planning and innovative use of technology to overcome the most complex business challenges. Six Construct is a multi-services company that operates in the construction of commercial and residential buildings, sport and leisure facilities, infrastructure and marine-related projects. The company currently employs a workforce of 16,000 in the Middle East, and a total of 19,000 worldwide.

The Project Director is responsible for overseeing a large marine project (>USD 300m) or multiple small marine projects through local deputies. He/she leads and manages the project(s) departments to achieve successful completion of a project, within given safety, quality, budgets and timeframe. He/she is the overall responsible for the profits and losses of the project(s).

Through their leadership on project management, their key responsibilities include meeting clients, consultants and project(s) stakeholders, organizing the project departments to ensure timely availability of working documents, coordinating work preparation, managing sub-contracting and purchasing processes, and ensuring the efficiency of project delivery to the clients and consultants.

He/she is accountable for Health Safety and Environmental assurance and control, Quality Assurance and Control, on-site technical preparation and execution, plant fleet management, contractual relations with the Employers and interactions with Authorities and Third Parties.

• 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 and/or local deputies working with 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 allocation, mobilize qualified personnel for specified tasks, and prepare monthly progress reports.
• Weekly/ Monthly jobs:
  • Weekly report to the Senior Leadership Team and Operation Management.
  • Monthly progress report to the Head office.
  • Monthly profits and losses report to the Head Office

Skills and Competencies:

• Is a natural organizer with deep understanding of process management within an organization.
• Experienced people and team manager, seeking consensus and demonstrating good listening skills.
• Advanced understanding of contract management.
• 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 Dutch, is considered an asset.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or professional certifications is advantageous.
• Minimum of 10 to 15 years of project management experience in large-scale international construction projects.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Project Director with a Main Contractor.
• Middle East experience is a must.

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