Deputy Project Director / Project Director

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a sustainable management plan for the Project Management department, including mentoring and managing Managers and Engineers.

• Promote the company’s expertise through advocacy, presentations, and participation in national, regional, and international technical forums.

• Lead project tendering efforts and contribute to strategic bidding for contracts.

• Ensure proper staff selection, training, and performance management, assigning clear roles and responsibilities to enhance operational efficiency.

• Oversee performance appraisals, providing feedback and corrective actions for continuous improvement.

• Ensure effective implementation of all MEPL projects, monitoring activities, outputs, and outcomes.

• Review and manage project budgets, financial transactions, and timelines to ensure cost-effectiveness and adherence to schedules.

• Conduct regular project reviews to ensure compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, and legal requirements.

• Manage internal and external project resources to drive revenue and maximize project profitability.

• Oversee the development of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, ensuring that project performance aligns with key deliverables.

• Chair meetings with clients, consultants, contractors, and technical experts to ensure project alignment with strategic goals.

• Serve as the primary liaison for the project, ensuring smooth communication with government agencies, regulators, and key stakeholders.

• Facilitate technical collaboration and coordination activities with relevant authorities and partners.

• Provide presentations and reports to investors, business partners, and company executives for project review, approvals, and proposals.

• Ensure projects comply with regulations, safety measures, permits, and legal documentation.

• Collaborate with other departments to align MEPL services with overall business strategy.

• Review project plans and implement corrective measures when schedules or budgets deviate from projections.

• Develop risk mitigation strategies for MEPL projects to ensure on-time delivery and high-quality outcomes.

• Identify and implement operational improvements to enhance efficiency and project outcomes.

Leadership:

• Lead and advise on program management, organizational development, in-service training, capacity building, and collaboration among partners and stakeholders.

• Oversee development of a monitoring and evaluation plan for the successive phases of the project to capture project performance and results.

• Be an excellent team player and mentor to collaborate with internal and external teams, business partners, and stakeholders.

Requirements:

• At least 10 years of working experience in a management role for high-value Mechanical or Electrical projects in industrial or commercial sectors.

• Well-versed in Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Sanitary (MEPL) systems and fire safety standards.

• Candidate must possess at least a bachelor’s degree in engineering.

• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.

• Preferred skill sets: good leadership skills, self-driven, resourceful, problem-solving nature, strong business acumen, project management, and good conversational/writing skills in English.