Technical Project Director (Construction)

Manifest Construction S.A. delivers construction projects with a strong commitment to technical excellence, service quality, innovation and customer care. Our people-focused approach combines engineering expertise with disciplined project management to deliver safe, high-quality results and build lasting client relationships.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Director to lead and oversee the delivery of our construction project portfolio.

The role requires a senior construction professional who combines technical judgment, commercial awareness, and strong leadership skills. You will provide direction to Construction Project Managers, establish consistent delivery standards, and ensure that projects achieve their contractual, financial, quality, and operational objectives.

Working closely with senior management, clients, consultants, and delivery teams, you will anticipate risks, resolve complex issues, and drive accountability across the full project lifecycle—from tender review and mobilisation through construction, commissioning, and final handover.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery and Performance

• Oversee multiple construction projects, ensuring delivery against agreed scope, schedules, budgets, and quality requirements.
• Monitor project budgets, cash flow, cost-to-complete forecasts, and project P&L, identifying deviations early and directing corrective action.
• Review project programmes, critical paths, resource requirements, and procurement schedules to protect key milestones.
• Establish clear reporting standards and monitor portfolio performance through regular project reviews, KPIs, and recovery plans.
• Ensure that project closeout, commissioning, handover documentation, and defects resolution are completed effectively.

Team Leadership

• Lead, guide, and support the team of Construction Project Managers, setting clear objectives, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
• Provide practical direction on technical, contractual, commercial, and operational matters.
• Review team capacity and coordinate the allocation of personnel and resources across projects.
• Develop project leaders through coaching, constructive feedback, and structured performance reviews.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and respect for people.

Technical Oversight and Problem Resolution

• Provide senior technical oversight across design coordination, constructability reviews, construction methods, and site execution.
• Resolve complex technical and non-technical project issues, coordinating the appropriate internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure that design information, technical submissions, and material approvals support timely and compliant execution.
• Assess proposed changes and alternative technical solutions, considering their impact on cost, programme, quality, and long-term performance.
• Capture lessons learned and translate them into improved delivery practices.

Commercial, Contractual, and Procurement Coordination

• Work closely with commercial, procurement, and finance teams to align project execution with contractual obligations and financial targets.
• Review tender assumptions, delivery strategies, and project risks before contract award and mobilisation.
• Oversee the timely identification, documentation, and management of variations, delays, and potential claims.
• Support the evaluation and appointment of subcontractors and suppliers, reviewing technical capability, capacity, and delivery performance.
• Monitor subcontractor obligations and intervene where performance threatens project outcomes.

Client Relationships, Quality, and Safety

• Act as a senior point of contact for clients, consultants, and key project stakeholders.
• Lead progress reviews and support the resolution of escalated issues through clear communication and timely decisions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, permits, technical specifications, contractual requirements, and company procedures.
• Hold project teams accountable for implementing health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Conduct project and site reviews to verify execution standards and identify areas requiring intervention.

Leadership Profile

The successful candidate will bring clear direction, sound judgment, and a practical approach to execution. They will be comfortable supporting project teams while holding them accountable, addressing difficult issues early, and balancing client expectations with contractual commitments and business objectives.