Director Of Project Delivery

JOB OVERVIEW

An innovative and fast-growing organization is seeking to hire a highly experienced and strategic leader to join their team as the Director of Project Delivery. This is a search for a results-driven professional with a proven track record of managing complex, large-scale projects. The Director of Project Delivery will oversee the full lifecycle of high-value projects, ensuring exceptional quality, cost efficiency, and timely completion. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic leader. With strong technical expertise, capable of coordinating multidisciplinary teams and maintaining excellent stakeholder relationships.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and handover of multiple projects across various sites.
  
• Develop and manage work programs, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and industry standards.
  
• Coordinate effectively with technical teams, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
  
• Identify risks and implement timely mitigation strategies to avoid delays and cost overruns.
  
• Prepare structured weekly and monthly progress reports and performance dashboards.
  
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards across all operational activities.
  
• Oversee commercial documentation, including variations, material requests, and claims.
  
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement meetings to support key project decisions.
  
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to project teams.
  
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, permits, and reporting records.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; master’s degree is an added advantage.
  
• Minimum 10 years’ experience delivering major construction or infrastructure projects.
  
• Evidence of successfully delivering at least five complex, high-value projects.
  
• Professional certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or similar) is a strong advantage.
  
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
  
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
  

Additional Requirements

• Must provide a detailed portfolio of completed projects.
  
• Strong stakeholder and client management abilities.
  
• Willingness to undertake regular site visits and project coordination activities.
  

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