Project Director (Portugal)

Drees & Sommer España

Madrid

Hybrid

EUR 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Mobile working

Drees & Sommer Academy

Private health insurance

Tax benefits for commuting

Meal cost tax advantages

Employee referral program

Kindergarten tax benefits

Job summary

Drees & Sommer España is seeking a Project Director to lead the management and delivery of complex construction and industrial projects within international and multicultural settings.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors and clients, driving governance and decision-making to align with objectives, standards and local requirements.

Qualifications

University degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related technical discipline.
Additional qualifications in Project Management or Design Management would be an advantage.
Minimum 20 years of professional experience in managing and delivering complex construction or industrial projects.

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver complex construction and industrial projects within international teams.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors and clients, ensuring governance and objectives.
Represent the PMC organization to clients and stakeholders, managing interfaces and risk reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Stakeholder management

Decision-making

Team leadership

Education

University degree (Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related)

PM/Design Management qualifications advantageous

Tools

BIM-based coordination

Job description

Company Description

Creating a future worth living for future generations gets us out of bed every morning. Depending on the project, we are consultants, implementers, or both for sustainable, innovative and economical solutions for real estate, industry, energy and infrastructure. Our more than 6,500 employees at over 80 locations worldwide support our customers in interdisciplinary teams. Our thinking is both visionary and realistic. We work independently and as part of a team. With passion and the latest technologies. We unite. Join us at Dreso and let’s create a world we want to live in.

Company Description

Job Description

As a Project Director, you will be responsible for the management and delivery of complex construction and industrial projects, working within international and multicultural environments. The role requires strong leadership capabilities to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, clients, and other stakeholders while ensuring successful project execution throughout all project phases. You will act as a key representative for the organization, driving project governance, technical coordination, and decision-making in alignment with project objectives, local requirements, and international standards.

Qualifications

Academic Background

University degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related technical discipline.
Additional qualifications in Project Management or Design Management would be an advantage.

Professional Experience

Minimum 20 years of professional experience in the management and delivery of complex construction or industrial projects, preferably within PMC, EPCM or EPC environments.
Strong experience leading multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors and other project stakeholders.
Experience in large-scale industrial projects for international clients.
Proven ability to manage project delivery across different phases, ensuring alignment with project requirements, programme, cost, quality and constructability objectives.

International And Local Experience

Strong experience working in international and multicultural project environments.
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the Portuguese market, including local design and construction practices.
Good knowledge of Portuguese regulations, applicable local standards and permitting and approval processes, including coordination with relevant authorities and local consultants.

Language Skills

English: high level (minimum C1)
Spanish, Portuguese and German is a plus.

Technical and Management Knowledge

Strong knowledge of project management, multidisciplinary coordination and technical governance in complex industrial projects.
Good understanding of the interfaces between design, permitting, procurement, construction and commissioning.
Experience managing project reviews, technical interfaces, changes, risks and decision-making processes.
Good understanding of BIM-based coordination and international project delivery models.

Professional and Personal Competencies

Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to represent the PMC organization towards clients, designers, contractors and other key stakeholders.
Ability to challenge and coordinate technical stakeholders while maintaining a clear client-side/PMC management role.
Structured, pragmatic and solution-oriented approach, with strong decision-making capabilities.

Location and Mobility

Based in Portugal, with regular presence at the project office and/or site.
Availability for national and international travel as required.

Additional Information

To ensure your work-life balance, we offer the option of mobile working
We promote your professional and personal development through individual training and further education at the Drees & Sommer Academy
We support your health with a bonus for sports enthusiasts. We offer the possibility of subscribing to a private health insurance policy
Employees benefit from tax advantages related to their commuting expenses for the office
Fiscal advantages for employees expenses in meal costs during worktime. Employee referral program with attractive bonus scheme
Supporting career and family by receiving tax benefits for kindergarten expenses