Associate Director - Project Management

Job Description

• Act as the Owner's Representative in the administration and management of large-scale, complex construction and infrastructure programmes.
• Lead and coordinate multiple contractors, nominated subcontractors (NSCs), consultants, authorities, operators, and other key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain effective programme governance, reporting, and decision-making processes to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Manage interfaces between contractors, stakeholders, operational teams, and end-users to minimise disruptions and resolve conflicts proactively.
• Oversee project delivery across all phases, including construction, testing and commissioning, handover, and Defects Liability Period (DLP).
• Monitor and control contractual obligations, ensuring compliance with project requirements, contractual provisions, and regulatory standards.
• Provide commercial oversight, including contract administration, claims management, variations, cost control, and risk mitigation.
• Drive project performance against key metrics relating to safety, quality, programme, budget, and operational readiness.
• Review and assess contractor performance, progress, recovery plans, and mitigation measures to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and communication, ensuring alignment of project objectives and timely resolution of issues.
• Coordinate commissioning and operational readiness activities to support seamless transition to operations.
• Manage handover processes, documentation, inspections, and acceptance procedures.
• Oversee defect management and close-out activities during the Defects Liability Period (DLP), ensuring timely rectification and contractual compliance.
• Prepare and present project reports, risk assessments, commercial updates, and strategic recommendations to senior management and project stakeholders

Qualifications

• Prior experience performing the role under PSSCOC or a comparable form of contract within the last 10 years.
• Preferably 20 years or more of experience in Architecture/ C&S/ M&E/ Project Management or Quantity Surveying disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience in administering major building or infrastructure contracts, preferably involving large and complex developments.
• Proven capability in managing contractual, commercial, programme and stakeholder matters throughout the project lifecycle.
• Possess a professional qualification recognised by the relevant professional body

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