Overview
The Project Director will serve as the Client's senior representative and lead the Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team responsible for overseeing the construction phase of a large-scale industrial development in Egypt. The role carries full executive accountability for ensuring that the EPC/Trade Contractors deliver the works in accordance with contractual obligations, approved programme, budget, quality standards and statutory requirements.
Responsibilities
Construction Oversight & Technical Assurance
- Oversee the full construction lifecycle including civil, structural, MEP, process plant and infrastructure works associated with industrial developments.
- Monitor contractor performance against approved method statements, IFC drawings and technical specifications.
- Review and recommend approval of construction programmes, submittals and technical deliverables.
- Ensure strict adherence to international standards and local Egyptian regulations.
- Oversee quality assurance processes and independent inspections.
- Monitor and validate testing, commissioning and handover procedures.
- Lead resolution of technical issues and construction interfaces between multiple contractors.
Programme & Schedule Control
- Maintain executive oversight of the master construction programme and critical path activities.
- Independently assess contractor progress and validate milestone achievement.
- Identify schedule risks early and drive recovery or acceleration plans where necessary.
- Provide accurate programme reporting and forward-looking risk forecasts to the Client.
Commercial & Contract Administration Oversight
- Oversee contract administration processes under applicable forms of contract (FIDIC preferred).
- Review, evaluate and recommend approval or rejection of contractor payment applications.
- Monitor variations, claims and change management processes.
- Protect the Client's commercial position through proactive risk assessment and mitigation.
- Lead high-level negotiations relating to claims and commercial disputes.
- Ensure transparent cost reporting and contingency management.
Risk Management & Controls
- Establish and maintain project risk registers covering construction, commercial and operational exposures.
- Implement independent controls to monitor contractor performance and compliance.
- Escalate material risks to the Client with clear mitigation recommendations.
- Ensure lessons learned and continuous improvement processes are embedded across the PMC team.
Stakeholder & Authority Engagement
- Lead senior-level engagement with government authorities, regulators and utility providers.
- Represent the Client in executive meetings with contractors and third parties.
- Present structured reports to steering committees and investment boards.
- Manage communications protocols and formal escalation processes.
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead and mentor the PMC site team including Construction Managers, Project Managers, Commercial Managers, Planning Managers and HSE Leads.
- Establish clear performance frameworks and accountability structures.
- Ensure effective coordination between design consultants and contractors.
- Promote a culture of professional independence, technical rigor and disciplined reporting.
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management
- 18+ years experience in construction management, with significant exposure to industrial or heavy infrastructure projects.
- Proven experience operating within a PMC or Client-side delivery model.
- Strong understanding of EPC contract structures and FIDIC forms of contract.
- Demonstrable expertise in programme control, commercial oversight and contractor performance management.
- Experience managing multi-contractor industrial environments.
- Strong leadership capability in complex, high-value environments.
- Experience in Egypt or comparable emerging markets preferred.
- Fluent English required; Arabic advantageous
