Project Director

Project Location: Munich, Germany

Experience in Data Centre, Pharmaceutical or Semi-Conductor

Must hold either a EU Passport or Residency in Switzerland

Package Includes:

• Accommodation
• Flights
• Rotation
• Travel
• Expat Allowance

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a project or portfolio of projects (regional/sectoral focus).
• Oversee all aspects of planning as outlined in the Planning SOP.
• Report to the Planning Department and Business Unit/Project Management.
• Create and maintain schedules for pre-construction, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Develop and maintain progress databases.
• Provide progress reports and milestone projections, including delay and float path analysis.
• Implement Earned Value Management systems.
• Monitor schedule performance and productivity levels.
• Conduct on-site progress audits.
• Attend schedule meetings and liaise with clients and subcontractors.
• Prepare tender schedules and histograms.
• Lead planning meetings and support weekly workface planning systems.
• Resource and cash-load schedules.
• Supply data for payment applications.
• Complete contract review reports.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of schedules and reports.
• Identify and communicate potential issues, offering appropriate solutions.
• Record delays and disruptions.
• Assist with claim preparation and provide data for contractual disputes.
• Travel to project sites as needed to fulfill responsibilities.
• Manage, train, coach, support, develop, and lead staff when required.
• Assume Planning Manager or Project Planner responsibilities when necessary.
• Undertake any other duties associated with the role.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in planning for large-scale construction projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Earned Value Management, and Excel.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and sequences.
• Ability to create programmes based on essential information (drawings, models, or scope of work).
• Competent in independently managing planning for large-scale projects.
• Self-motivated, highly organised, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Clear and effective communicator.
• Comfortable working within strict deadlines.