Project Director - Tanzania - Airport

Tanzania Permanent 158,025 - 173,827 per year View Job Description
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will lead a major greenfield project of an Airport infrastructure in Tanzania. You will work on FIDIC contracts, while being the primary contact between financial institutions & governmental authorities.
  • Global construction player that develops large airport infrastructures in Africa
  • This role will be based in a remote site in Tanzania

About Our Client

Our client is a global leader in infrastructure development, renowned for delivering complex and high-impact projects in the aviation sector. They specialize in airport infrastructure, offering innovative solutions that combine state-of-the-art technology with sustainable practices. Due to the successful collaboration between the local government in Tanzania, they are urgently seeking a Project Director to lead the construction of an Airport infrastructure in Tanzania from inception to completion.

Job Description

As a Project Director, you will be responsible for carrying out the below duties:

  • Construction Planning & Execution: Develop and implement comprehensive project plans, deadlines and budgets for an Airport infrastructure project (Construction until Post Construction phase)
  • Adhering to construction schedules, while proactively identifying and delays in the project outcome
  • Budget & Cost Control: Oversee the entire financial and expenditure of the project, including construction financing contracts, forecasts and contract negotiation
  • Review financial reports, ECP+F model contracts and contract negotiations between subcontractors
  • Stakeholder Management:
  • You are the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including clients, government authorities and financial institutions
  • Team Leadership & Development: You will lead a multidisciplinary project team, providing mentorship to project managers, engineers and support staff
  • Manage team performance and identify opportunities for professional development within the group

The Successful Applicant

You bring 15 years of proven working experience as a Project Director, covering a full construction cycle of Airport infrastructure projects in Africa is required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management is an asset
Proven track record of managing ECP+F model contracts in Airport construction is highly preferred
Excellent fluency in English is preferred, Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese is highly desirable
Ability to lead large teams and complex project under high-stakes conditions
Excellent negotiation and problem solving skills
Must be willing to relocate to a remote project site in Tanzania

What's on Offer

Competitive compensation + accommodation + flight tickets

Contact
Ridge Fernandes
Quote job ref
JN-102024-6575733
Phone number
+33141927070

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Civil & Structural
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Tanzania
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ridge Fernandes
Consultant phone
+33141927070
Job Reference
JN-102024-6575733