Contract jobs in France

Job Description:

Our client is a leading construction and project management firm with a proven track record of delivering landmark projects across the APAC region. They specialize in complex, high-value developments including commercial, residential, infrastructure, and industrial projects. Currently, they are seeking an experienced and strategic Regional Project Director to oversee major construction projects across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The ideal candidate will bring leadership, operational excellence, and deep technical expertise to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and at the highest quality standards.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full project lifecycle from pre-construction through completion across multiple geographies in APAC.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management activities.
• Build and lead cross-functional project teams, including contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage client relationships, ensuring regular communication, satisfaction, and expectation alignment.
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, quality, and environmental regulations.
• Provide strong leadership in dispute resolution and contract negotiation.
• Lead project reviews, reporting regularly to senior management on progress, risks, and opportunities.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities in collaboration with the business development team.
• Mentor and develop the next generation of project leaders within the company.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field; Master’s Degree preferred.
• At least 15 years of construction project management experience, with at least 5 years at the leadership/director level.
• Proven track record managing large-scale, multi-country projects across the APAC region.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction methodologies, project controls, and contract management (FIDIC experience is a plus).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial acumen with an ability to drive project profitability.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in additional APAC languages is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the APAC region as required.

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