Project Director (Mbanza Congo)

Mitrelli Group Services AG; Angola, Northern (IN, KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitrelli is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of complex civil infrastructure projects across international settings. This role ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.

A deep background in contract management, negotiation, and large-scale delivery in multicultural environments is essential. Portuguese language proficiency is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must speak Portuguese
• Extensive experience delivering complex civil infrastructure projects
• Strong contract management and negotiation skills
• Experience leading multicountry/multicultural project teams

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of civil infrastructure projects from planning to handover
• Serve as primary liaison with clients, contractors, consultants, and authorities
• Oversee contract negotiation and management, including change orders and claims
• Direct and coordinate on-site and off-site construction activities, ensuring safety and quality standards
• Manage schedules, budgets, and resources; mentor project managers and engineers
• Identify and mitigate risks and ensure regulatory compliance

Skills

Portuguese language

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Job description

What if your work could change millions of lives?At Mitrelli, that’s exactly what we do: building schools, hospitals, water systems, energy networks, and more across Africa. Every day, our teams deliver projects that transform lives, bringing access to essential services such as energy, water, healthcare, education, housing and beyond. Together, We build potential.We create sustainable, meaningful impact by partnering with governments, financial institutions, and public entities to design affordable, innovative solutions that bring enduring improvements to millions of citizens in the countries where we operate. From hospitals and schools to energy, water, agriculture, housing, and more, our projects touch every aspect of life, always with the highest standards and a long-term commitment to future generations.

About the project

M'banza Congo Centrality is an integrated urban development located in Zaire Province, comprising the construction of 1,500 housing units together with a full range of urban infrastructure and social facilities, including schools, a kindergarten, a healthcare centre, a police station, commercial areas, public spaces, sports facilities, and water supply, power, sanitation, drainage, road and public lighting networks. Designed to accommodate approximately 10,500 residents, the project promotes sustainable urban development, social inclusion and an improved quality of life.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of complex civil infrastructure projects. This role is essential to ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience on the contractor’s side, with a solid background in contract management, negotiation, and large-scale project delivery in multicultural environments. A deep understanding of construction methodologies, local regulatory frameworks (ideally in Africa), and stakeholder coordination is essential. Must have a degree in Civil Engineering & other degrees will not be considered.**** MUST SPEAK PORTUGUESE****

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management of civil infrastructure projects from planning to handover, ensuring alignment with technical, financial, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Mitrelli and key stakeholders, including clients, contractors, consultants, and government authorities.
• Oversee contract negotiation and management, including subcontractor agreements, claims resolution, change orders, and adherence to contractual obligations.
• Direct and coordinate on-site and off-site construction activities, ensuring compliance with HSE standards, quality benchmarks, and project specifications.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and resource plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines.
• Supervise and mentor project managers, engineers, and technical staff, fostering a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and mitigate project risks proactively, ensuring contingency planning and issue resolution.
• Coordinate with legal, logistics, and procurement functions to meet all permitting, compliance, and resource requirements.
• Represent Mitrelli in high-level stakeholder meetings, presenting project updates, resolving critical issues, and ensuring stakeholder alignment.