Senior Project Manager / Director

Overview:

The Senior Project Manager / Director is responsible for strategic leadership and oversight of multiple construction projects or a portfolio of developments, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, financial targets, and client expectations. This role focuses on governance, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and driving overall project performance.

Key Responsibilities:

A.  Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Oversight

• Provide overall leadership across multiple construction projects, ensuring alignment with company objectives, operational priorities, and financial targets.
• Monitor project performance through structured reporting, KPIs, and regular reviews, taking decisive action to address key risks, delays, or underperformance.
• Establish and maintain clear project governance frameworks to ensure consistency in standards, accountability, and decision-making across all projects.
• Lead and support engineers and site teams in resolving complex technical, contractual, and operational issues.
• Act as the escalation point for critical project matters, ensuring timely decisions and effective resolution.
• Review overall portfolio performance and drive improvements in resource planning, execution efficiency and project outcomes.

B. Planning, Coordination & Execution Strategy

• Oversee the development and validation of comprehensive project plans, including master schedules, resource strategies, procurement approaches, and execution methodologies.
• Ensure effective coordination between internal teams, consultants, contractors, and suppliers to support smooth project delivery.
• Identify potential risks, constraints, and delays early, and implement practical mitigation and contingency measures.

C.  Commercial, Cost & Contract Management

• Take ownership of overall project or portfolio financial performance, ensuring strong cost control and budget discipline.
• Oversee cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring timely identification and management of variances.
• Review and approve key commercial matters including tenders, procurement strategies, variation orders, and claims.
• Lead or support contract negotiations and dispute resolution to protect the company’s commercial interests.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives while maintaining required quality, safety, and contractual standards.

D.   Quality, Safety & Compliance Governance

• Ensure all projects comply with statutory requirements, company policies, and industry standards for quality and safety.
• Maintain effective quality assurance and control systems to uphold workmanship and construction standards.
• Oversee audit, inspections, and performance reviews to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all project teams, reinforcing accountability and best practices.
• Address recurring quality or compliance issues and implement sustainable improvements.

E.  Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the key point of contact for clients, consultants, and senior management on major project matters.
• Provide clear and regular updates on progress, financial status, risks, and key decisions.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders while managing expectations effectively.
• Lead important meetings, negotiations, and discussions, particularly for complex or high-impact issues.
• Ensure stakeholder concerns are addressed in a timely and professional manner.

F.  Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and manage engineers, site teams to drive performance and accountability.
• Foster a culture of discipline, teamwork, and clear communication across all project teams.
• Support the development of team capabilities through guidance, coaching, and structured feedback.
• Promote continuous improvement in team productivity and overall project delivery.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, with at least 7–10 years in a leadership role managing multiple projects.
• Proven track record in delivering large-scale or multiple concurrent construction projects.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including cost control and contract management experience.
• Solid understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and project execution.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills at all levels.
• High level of integrity, resilience, and ability to perform under pressure.
• Willingness to travel across multiple project sites.