Project Director

Job title:

Project Director

Company

BESIX

Job description

Description de l’entrepriseBESIX Group is a leading multidisciplinary Belgian Group, operating in construction, construction, real estate development and concessions. BESIX Group was founded in 1909, and has grown impressively over the years. BESIX Group operates in Northern and Eastern Europe, North and Central Africa and the Middle East through its subsidiary BESIX Construct, as well as in Canada and Australia. The group stands out in its sector by having its own internal Engineering Department, with wide-ranging expertise in geotechnical engineering, concrete technology, methods, planning, and BIM, System Engineering and similar tools.In 2023, the Group achieved a turnover of EUR 3.4 billion. BESIX has about 12,000 employees active in 25+ countries with more than 80 different nationalities.Description du posteFor future large construction projects at BESIX we are looking for experienced Project Directors.To reinforce our teams in Europe & Africa BESIX is searching for Project Directors with a relevant work experience abroad as a Project Director on projects above €150 million and who want to build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and multidisciplinary companies with a leading position in its markets: construction, property development and concessions.The purpose of this position is to perform the essential construction management job duties and functions as listed below with the overall objective of establishing a construction execution framework on the project(s) and ensuring the safety, quality, value, timeliness, and BESIX profitability of the assigned project(s). The Project Director works also closely with General Management and Business Development to target and pre-position for opportunities in a region or country.Duties and responsibilities:

• You will supervise, coordinate towards successful completion of your project in accordance with client requirements, organizational policies/procedures, contract, time and cost specifications;
• You will coordinate (with Procurement Team) all third parties, negotiate with contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors throughout all stages in the development of the project life cycle, participate and handle tenders and contracts;
• Participates in preparation and negotiation of contracts and ensures delivery and adherence to contractual requirements and that all aspects of contracts are accomplished
• You validate contractual options, whether technical, financial or time-related;
• You take care of the contractual and financial follow-up and budget control;
• You engage yourself in social contacts and public relations to the benefit of the Company;
• You will implement project budgets and resources, enforce project standards, technical reviews, manage team allocation, mobilize qualified personnel and specified tasks and prepare monthly progress reports.
• You actively participate in the business community and builds relationships within the industry to generate and enhance business opportunities
• You proactively manage the training and professional development of project employees

Your competencies:

• You possess in-depth practical and theoretical knowledge to deal with situations in a background of conceptual understanding
• You are an experienced people and team manager. You seek consensus and are a good listener
• You have an advanced understanding of contract management
• You have a deep knowledge of technical complex domains and have a very good knowledge of site organization
• You have the ability to assess issues rapidly, develop alternative solutions, implement pragmatic strategies
• You are an excellent communicator both to internal and external parties
• You are able to negotiate at high level and in complex environments
• You are professional, entrepreneurial and result-oriented
• You have a high degree of flexibility and adaptability
• You are commercially gifted

Qualifications

• You have an academic degree in Engineering (construction or architecture);
• You have proven a track record with a least 15 years of relevant working experience within a major construction company, having managed large complex construction projects (

150 million €) in buildings or civil or marine & infrastructure works; * You possess in-depth practical and theoretical knowledge to deal with situations in a background of conceptual understanding;

• You have gained excellent experience in claim handling and contract management (FIDIC);
• You are fluent in English, plus any other European language, French or Dutch is an asset;

You are preferably willing to work and live abroad. You are flexible in terms of working area. Please indicate in your motivation letter in which area you would preferably work.Informations complémentairesA career at BESIX is a lot more than just a job, it’s about being part of our changing and innovative world. Your skills, ambition and passion will contribute to the development of our different businesses and allow us to succeed in the challenges of the coming years.Working for the BESIX group allows you to be a part of a dynamic, creative and entrepreneurial company. It gives you a safe and collaborative working environment with ambitious and innovative goals for the world of tomorrow, but also for your career and personal development.We are looking for different kinds of personalities, mindsets, backgrounds and genders to build the iconic and sustainable projects of tomorrow.Are you ready to make an impact and leave a positive legacy for years to come? If you are passionate about our purpose to Excel in creating sustainable solutions for a better world, come and join our caring BESIX family. Together we will co-create our future.Working at BESIX brings a lot of great benefits including:

• An attractive remuneration package including a salary in line with the market and a range of employee benefits such as flexible mobility advantages, extra-legal pension, medical care insurance, work-life balance program (such as teleworking, child care, flexible work schedule, mobile working), Health Management (sport, health check-up program, …);
• Career development programs that serve not only to ensure that you are constantly learning and improving but also that give you the possibility to expand your career horizon;
• A dynamic, creative and safe working environment with innovative colleagues supporting your endeavors (ideas, projects, goals, ambitions);
• Possibility to work on complex projects within both a local and international environment;
• The choice to remain locally anchored for the coming years or to seek an exciting international career opportunity within the group.

Expected salary

Location

Brussel

Job date

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 04:38:09 GMT

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