Construction Project Director
Talento has partnered with an infrastructure development firm on a search for a Director to oversee large projects across the Caribbean. The project Director is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the overall planning, execution, monitoring, and successful completion of the project. The incumbent will require a blend of strategic vision, operational excellence, and interpersonal skills to ensure that the project is delivered on time, within scope, and budget, while meeting or exceeding stakeholder expectations.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive project plans, set priorities, and establish objectives in alignment with the overall aim of the project with internal and external stakeholders.
- Lead a team of workstream leaders, a PMO, and their multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration, mentorship, and high performance among team members.
- Determine necessary resources and ensure proper allocation of the resources to ensure a successful completion of the Project.
- Oversee the complete project from its current development phase, through construction and mobilization, ensuring milestones are met effectively.
- Identify potential risks/opportunities, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure contingency plans are in place and reports these to leadership.
- Develop and Manage project/workstream budgets, track expenditures, and ensure financial accountability across all project activities and reports these to leadership.
- In cooperation with the SRO, build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and reporting throughout the project timeline.
- Implement quality control measures, ensuring deliverables meet organizational standards and requirements.
- Track progress using key performance indicators (KPIs), prepare detailed reports, and present findings to leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in project management, business administration, engineering, or a related field.
- A master’s degree or professional certifications like PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 are desirable.
- 8-10 years of progressive experience in project management within infrastructure or commercial real estate construction, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Working experience in the Caribbean is desirable.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Expertise in project management tools and methodologies.
- Ability to inspire and lead teams, driving them towards common goals.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating complex concepts clearly.
- Strong ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines effectively.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and challenges.
- Moderate to extensive travel to the Caribbean will be required and will change based on project deliverables. Will range from 1 week but can be up to 3 weeks
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Talento Human Capital Management provides talent and organizational solutions enabling businesses to evolve beyond tactical human resources management. Our footprint spans across the US Latin America and Asia.