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Manifest Services

Technical Project Director - Construction

Construction ManagementPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeMarousi, Greece€55k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • An engineering degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering is required.
  • At least 10 years of construction project management experience, including senior leadership responsibility for delivering multiple concurrent projects, is required.
  • Experience leading, mentoring, and developing multiple Construction Project Managers, setting objectives, monitoring performance, and strengthening team capability is required.
  • A track record of delivering complex projects against scope, programme, budget, quality, and safety requirements is required.
  • Expertise in project budgeting and P&L management, including cost control, cash flow planning, forecasting, cost-to-complete reviews, and margin protection, is required.
  • Advanced knowledge of project scheduling, resource planning, and risk management, including critical-path assessment, delay anticipation, and recovery planning, is required.
  • Strong technical judgment and the ability to review engineering drawings, specifications, and construction methodologies, resolve complex issues, and assess alternatives are required.
  • Understanding of construction contracts, procurement, subcontractor management, variations, and claims and their impacts on delivery and financial performance is required.
  • Hands-on proficiency in Microsoft Project and AutoCAD, and strong Microsoft Excel skills for project analysis and reporting, are required.
  • Stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills, including experience working with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and senior management, are required.
  • Chartered Engineer status (CEng) through a recognised professional engineering institution is required.
  • Professional proficiency in written and spoken English, including leading meetings, preparing reports, and managing technical and contractual correspondence, is required.
  • Eligibility to work in Greece and availability to travel to project sites as required are required.
  • A decisive, approachable leadership style that builds trust, develops people, and holds teams accountable is required.
  • Commercial awareness and the ability to balance technical requirements, client expectations, and business objectives are required.
  • A structured, proactive approach to problem-solving and sound judgment under pressure are required.
  • Commitment to integrity, safe working practices, quality, and continuous improvement is required.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee multiple construction projects to ensure delivery against agreed scope, schedules, budgets, and quality requirements.
  • Monitor project budgets, cash flow, cost-to-complete forecasts, and project P&L, identify deviations early, and direct corrective action.
  • Review project programmes, critical paths, resource requirements, and procurement schedules to protect key milestones.
  • Establish reporting standards and monitor portfolio performance through project reviews, KPIs, and recovery plans.
  • Ensure project closeout, commissioning, handover documentation, and defects resolution are completed effectively.
  • Lead, guide, and support Construction Project Managers by setting objectives, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
  • Provide direction on technical, contractual, commercial, and operational matters.
  • Review team capacity and coordinate personnel and resource allocation across projects.
  • Develop project leaders through coaching, constructive feedback, and structured performance reviews.
  • Promote accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and respect for people.
  • Provide senior technical oversight across design coordination, constructability reviews, construction methods, and site execution.
  • Resolve complex technical and non-technical project issues in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure design information, technical submissions, and material approvals support timely and compliant execution.
  • Assess proposed changes and alternative technical solutions for their impacts on cost, programme, quality, and long-term performance.
  • Capture lessons learned and translate them into improved delivery practices.
  • Coordinate with commercial, procurement, and finance teams to align project execution with contractual obligations and financial targets.
  • Review tender assumptions, delivery strategies, and project risks before contract award and mobilisation.
  • Oversee timely identification, documentation, and management of variations, delays, and potential claims.
  • Support subcontractor and supplier evaluation and appointment by reviewing technical capability, capacity, and delivery performance.
  • Monitor subcontractor obligations and intervene when performance threatens project outcomes.
  • Serve as a senior point of contact for clients, consultants, and key project stakeholders.
  • Lead progress reviews and support resolution of escalated issues through clear communication and timely decisions.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, permits, technical specifications, contractual requirements, and company procedures.
  • Hold project teams accountable for implementing health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
  • Conduct project and site reviews to verify execution standards and identify areas requiring intervention.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with Autodesk Build, particularly document control, RFIs, submittals, field coordination, and project reporting, is advantageous.

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