Project Director - Construction Projects in Portugal

About the role

Drees & Sommer is looking for a Project Director based in Portugal to manage and deliver complex construction and industrial projects in international and multicultural settings. The role coordinates multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, clients and other stakeholders, and acts as a key representative of the organisation, driving project governance, technical coordination and decision-making in line with project objectives, local requirements and international standards.

Required profile

• University degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related technical discipline; additional qualifications in Project Management or Design Management are an advantage.
• At least 20 years of experience managing and delivering complex construction or industrial projects, preferably in PMC, EPCM or EPC environments.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, consultants and contractors, and on large-scale industrial projects for international clients.
• Proven ability to manage delivery across phases against programme, cost, quality and constructability objectives.
• Strong experience in international and multicultural environments, with demonstrated knowledge of the Portuguese market, local design and construction practices, Portuguese regulations, standards and permitting processes, including coordination with authorities and local consultants.
• High-level English (C1 minimum); Spanish, Portuguese and German are a plus.
• Based in Portugal with regular presence at the project office and/or site, and availability for national and international travel.

Required skills

• Project management, multidisciplinary coordination and technical governance in complex industrial projects.
• Understanding of the interfaces between design, permitting, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Managing project reviews, technical interfaces, changes, risks and decisions.
• BIM-based coordination and international project delivery models.
• Leadership, communication and stakeholder management, with the ability to represent the PMC organisation and maintain a clear client-side/PMC management role.

What we offer

• Option for mobile working to support work-life balance.
• Individual training and further education at the Drees & Sommer Academy.
• Sports bonus and the option to subscribe to private health insurance.
• Tax advantages for commuting and meal costs during work time.
• Employee referral programme with a bonus scheme.
• Tax benefits for kindergarten expenses.