Project Director - Main Contractor (Overseas Project)

Rise Associates Asia Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Associates Asia Limited is seeking an exceptionally qualified Project Director for an overseas project. You will take full P&L and operational accountability for end-to-end delivery of mega-building initiatives, ensuring program, safety, quality, and commercial outcomes.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams spanning Construction, Design Management, Planning, Commercial/QS, MEP, and T&C, while engaging senior clients, regulators, and consultants with high-level reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Building, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 25+ years of main contractor experience on large-scale building developments.
• Experience with public sector buildings and complex healthcare/operating hospital projects.
• Experience with D&B and traditional contracts (PSSCOC, SIA, NEC).
• Knowledge of regional builder registrations is an advantage.
• Professional qualifications: PE, RPE, MHKIE, MCIOB, CEng, MRICS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take full P&L and operational accountability for end-to-end delivery of mega/major projects.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project leaders across Construction, Design Management, Planning, Commercial/QS, MEP, and T&C.
• Serve as Chief Representative to clients, consultants, and regulatory authorities; chair progress meetings.
• Define construction methodologies and phasing strategies; promote modern methods of construction.

Skills

P&L ownership

Leadership of multi-disciplinary teams

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Mandarin a plus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Building/Construction Management

Job description

Project Director - Main Contractor (Overseas Project)

About the Role
We are seeking an exceptionally qualified

Project Executive Leadership: Take full P&L and operational accountability for the end-to-end delivery of mega/major building projects, ensuring target program, safety, quality, and commercial outcomes.

Cross-Functional Team Direction: Lead multi-disciplinary project leaders spanning Construction, Design Management, Planning, Commercial/QS, MEP, and T&C.

Senior Stakeholder Management: Serve as the Chief Representative to clients, consultants, and regulatory authorities; chair executive progress meetings and drive high-level reporting.

Strategic & Technical Governance: Define construction methodologies and phasing strategies, championing modern methods of construction (DfMA / PPVC / MiC) and design optimization.

Commercial & Risk Oversight: Direct commercial and planning strategy, including contract administration, risk mitigation, variation management, EOT, and claims resolution.

Handover & Operational Readiness: Lead T&C, statutory completion, and seamless operational handover to clients and healthcare/end-user operators.

Key Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Building, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

Experience: 25+ years of main contractor experience on large-scale building developments.

Technical & Regional Exposure:

Proven track record in public sector buildings and/or complex healthcare/operating hospital projects.

Experience with D&B and traditional contracts (e.g., PSSCOC, SIA, NEC).

Knowledge of regional builder registrations is a strong advantage.

Professional Qualifications: PE, RPE, MHKIE, MCIOB, CEng, or MRICS preferred.

Languages: Full professional proficiency in English; fluency in Mandarin is a distinct advantage.