Project Director - Highways and Bridges

Overview

As a Project Director, you steer large-scale infrastructure programs, guiding cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within budget. You will oversee on-site operations, coordinate with contractors, and manage risk, quality, and HSE programs. You’ll engage with clients and regulators to ensure alignment with contract requirements and program objectives. This role offers exposure to global, high-impact projects and a chance to shape delivery excellence within a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor project teams to ensure efficient execution and adherence to timelines
• Oversee contractors and sub-contractors to meet contract specs and schedules
• Manage day-to-day on-site construction operations and advise on issues
• Lead periodic meetings with contractor planning teams to coordinate delivery
• Develop and execute project plans aligned with client objectives
• Foster stakeholder relationships with clients, contractors, and regulators
• Maintain rigorous quality standards and regulatory compliance
• Budget, resource allocation, and procurement management
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Coordinate HSE programs with the client and monitor safety compliance
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports, KPI analysis, and quality issue assessments

Key requirements

• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Engineering Management or related field
• Professional Certifications: PMP or related preferred
• Total experience: 20+ years, with 12+ years at director level
• Extensive ROADS project experience required
• Advanced English language skills
• Strong report writing, communication, teamwork, problem solving, autonomy, and technical rigor

• strong communication
• teamwork
• problem solving
• project management
• budgeting and resource management
• procurement