Project Director - Infrastructure Port Rehabilitation

About the role

Adexen, acting on behalf of a leading international construction group, is recruiting an experienced Project Director for a landmark port rehabilitation and expansion program in Nigeria, valued at about USD 1.3 billion. The position is based in Lagos and leads the delivery of one of the largest port programs currently underway in Africa, with full responsibility for safety, quality, operational excellence, stakeholder management and financial performance.

Key responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership from mobilization through completion and handover, developing the project strategy, delivery plan and organizational structure.
• Ensure delivery within approved budget, schedule, quality and safety targets, leading engineering, procurement, construction, commercial, planning, contracts, HSE, quality and stakeholder management.
• Own project profitability and financial performance, oversee contract administration, manage claims, variations, change orders and disputes, and review budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
• Act as the main interface with the client, consultants, government authorities and other stakeholders, representing the company at executive-level meetings.
• Identify risks, set up governance and reporting, run executive project reviews and drive proactive decisions on technical, commercial and operational issues.
• Champion a strong safety culture, ensure compliance with HSE policies and international standards, and maintain quality assurance and operational excellence.

Required profile

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Infrastructure Engineering or a related discipline; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in large-scale infrastructure or heavy civil construction projects.
• Proven experience as Project Director, Project Executive, Program Director or equivalent on projects exceeding USD 500 million.
• Experience in ports, marine works, transportation, airports, rail, bridges, industrial facilities or large EPC projects.
• Experience in emerging markets and challenging environments is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Contract management, claims management and project financial control.
• Leadership, negotiation, communication and stakeholder management.
• International construction standards, project controls and risk management.
• PMP, Chartered Engineer or equivalent certification is an advantage.