Project Director

Project Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Experience in Data Centre, Pharmaceutical or Semi-Conductor is advantageous
Must hold an EU Passport

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule and chair meetings with the team, Design team, and Client, ensuring follow-up and timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Actively participate in EHS and QA meetings, as well as morning whiteboard and evening schedule meetings as required.
• Implement the project audit plan, review weekly audits, address open items, and communicate findings to the Construction Manager, team, and BU Leads.
• Ensure audit findings are effectively shared with stakeholders, drive closure of open issues, and foster continuous improvement in audit quality.
• Communicate EHS alerts clearly and engage in relevant campaigns, including TBT, stand-downs, and demonstrations.
• Ensure compliance with all company SOPs and oversee project operations to meet Safety, Quality, and Environmental objectives.
• Promote workforce participation and adherence to established procedures.
• Fully review and understand project specifications and documentation, ensuring procurement and engineering align with project deadlines.
• Monitor actual progress against planned schedules, providing clear and concise reporting to the project team and senior management.
• Maintain expected project margins with regular commercial reviews, effectively managing budgets and costs.
• Attend and contribute to planned meetings, including TBT, SLT, and DABS, as well as client meetings to reinforce a strong QEHS approach.
• Maintain positive relationships with the client and their representatives while identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Provide training opportunities for the team and subcontractors, setting clear training standards and mentoring the team by leading by example.
• Conduct weekly progress reviews with the project planner, implement strategies to keep the project on track, and issue project reports.
• Utilise project lookaheads to drive progress, coordinating with various project teams to meet deadlines.
• Establish and lead regular subcontractor meetings, aligning expectations with project requirements and ensuring clear communication.
• Empower the Construction Manager to set up and maintain a functional site, tracking performance against key KPIs.

Qualifications:

• Engineering degree or recognised trade qualification.
• 10+ years' experience managing large construction projects as a General Contractor.
• Strong knowledge of Civil, Structural, and Architectural packages.
• Flexibility in working patterns where necessary.
• Proven ability to manage teams effectively through expectation setting, delegation, and performance review.
• Strong communication and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.