Construction Project Director

Qabird; Berkel en Rodenrijs; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & bonus scheme

Mobility allowance

Holidays + extra days

Pension plan

Shuttle service

Hybrid work arrangement

Expats: home country work option

Bike and gym facilities

Job summary

Hilti seeks a Construction Project Director in the Netherlands to drive large international projects, manage P&L, and lead cross-functional teams across Europe. The role requires strategic oversight, strong client and stakeholder engagement, and travel up to 30%.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in international sales or construction project management with a sales or P&L focus, engineering background, and fluency in English. Master’s or MBA is a plus; relocation is possible.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned project(s) to maximize topline and profitability targets.
• Direct capture team within a matrix organization.
• Own full P&L for projects and coordinate orders with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Hilti rules across all levels.
• Develop strategic plans to drive project success.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Allocate resources to optimize outcomes.
• Oversee quality control of all deliverables.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Promote adoption of innovative technologies and methods.
• Mentor and develop team members to build a high-performing unit.

Skills

International sales

P&L ownership

Strategic account mgmt

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

MBA / Master’s degree

Job description

Where complexity meets clarity

The Construction Project Director is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing and driving the successful delivery of large-scale construction projects, ensuring they meet quality, safety, schedule, and budget objectives. This role acts as the primary liaison between clients, contractors, internal teams, and stakeholders, leveraging Hilti’s advanced technologies and solutions to optimize project execution and foster strong client relationships.

This full‑time position is available as soon as possible. Required travel is up to 30%, predominately within Europe.

What You’ll Do

• Report to the Head of X-EU Large Projects in the Netherlands, drive assigned project(s) to maximize topline and meet profitability targets for tier one international projects.
• Lead capture team in a matrix organization leveraging strengths and connecting the dots.
• Full P&L responsibility for all projects, including order execution by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure project compliance with Hilti rules and guidelines at country, regional, and global levels.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to drive project success and align with organizational goals.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project continuity and success.
• Efficiently allocate resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to optimize project outcomes.
• Oversee quality control processes to ensure that all project deliverables meet the highest standards.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
• Promote the adoption of innovative technologies and methodologies to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.

Mentor and develop team members to build a high-performing project team.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in engineering or related discipline; a Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
• Around 10+ years in international sales, global strategic accounts, or construction project management with a sales or P&L focus.
• Ability to manage complex international commercial deals, lead teams remotely, and steer large order execution.
• Understanding of commercial, technical, logistic, financial, and legal aspects related to providing complex solutions combining product, services, and software.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills and a self-starter, able to lead change, maintain a positive attitude and resilience.
• Build strong relationships and communicate effectively with senior management across organizational levels.
• Highly proficient in English; another EU language is a plus
• Aspire to develop a long-term career with the company and open to relocation for career advancement.
• Able to lead without direct report, to coach others and to work in matrix organization
• Ability to travel as pre business needs, predominately within Europe

What’s In It for You

Benefits

• Good salary and bonus scheme
• Mobility allowance plus ability to claim your kilometers.
• 25 holidays + 3 additional days and 2 additional days if you are not sick during the year.
• A fully paid contribution free pension scheme.
• Free use of our shuttle bus from the metro station to the office.
• Hybrid working environment with options of working 2 days remotely.
• For expats the ability to work from your home country for 3 weeks/ year to be close to family.
• Bike and gym services.

We have a very thorough people review process; unlike any we know of in any other business. We can pair talent with opportunities - developing our people in their current roles or challenging them to work in new ways or in new places. It’s how we find the right fit, further our teams personally and professionally, get the best value for each employee, and increase the job satisfaction.

Why Hilti

Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.

Commitment to Inclusion

At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.

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