Project Roads Director

Job description / Role

The Project Director will lead the Project Management Office, focusing on setting and maintaining project management standards, managing resources, and optimizing project delivery processes. Will play a key role in ensuring our road maintenance projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest safety standards.

Client Details

A leading construction firm specializing in road maintenance contracts, delivering high-quality infrastructure and roadway solutions to enhance regional connectivity and safety.

Key Responsibilities

- PMO Leadership & Strategy: Develop and implement the PMO strategy, aligning it with the company's objectives and growth plans in the road maintenance sector.
- Project Management Standards: Establish and maintain project management standards, processes, and best practices to ensure efficient and consistent project execution.
- Resource Management: Oversee project resourcing, balancing project demand with available resources and managing resource allocation for optimal performance.
- Financial Oversight: Manage project budgets, financial forecasts, and performance metrics, ensuring projects stay within budgetary constraints.
- Risk Management & Compliance: Develop and enforce risk management and compliance strategies, prioritizing project safety and regulatory adherence.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with executive leadership, project teams, and clients to ensure alignment on project goals and expectations.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance project efficiency, quality, and client satisfaction.

Job Offer

This is an opportunity to join a market leader with a competitive package and benefits.

- The successful candidate will have strong exposure to road projects and the related activities.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; PMP or equivalent certification is preferred.
- Experience: 10+ years of experience in project management within the construction industry, with a focus on road maintenance or similar projects.
- Leadership Skills: Proven experience leading a PMO or similar function, with strong team management and strategic planning capabilities.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera), with solid financial management and budgeting skills.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.