Project Director - Marine

Job Description

Why This Role Matters

The Project Director is responsible for leading the successful delivery of large-scale marine construction projects (USD 300M+) across the GCC region. This role carries full accountability for project P&L, execution strategy, and delivery performance, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The position requires a hands-on leader from a Tier 1 marine contractor background, with proven experience in delivering complex marine works such as breakwaters, dredging, reclamation, quay walls, and port infrastructure within the GCC.

What You’ll Drive

• Supervise and coordinate activities for the successful completion of the project(s) in accordance with client requirements, organizational policies/procedures, contract terms, and specified time and cost parameters.
• Coach and mentor project managers working under them
• Establish the organizational chart and project processes to ensure the proper functioning of the support team in various sections, in accordance with company policies.
• Address processes malfunctions as needed and motivate staff effectively.
• Coordinate activities on the project(s) among different trades and departments.
• Validate contractual options, whether they are technical, financial, or time related.
• Validate legal matters, with the agreement of the Six Construct legal department.
• Manage contractual and financial follow-up and budget control.
• Approve all engagements related to the project.
• Conclude supply and sub-contracts after preparatory work by the support team, including pre-contract quality and performance audits.
• Engage in social contacts and public relations to benefit the company.
• Coordinate with all third parties, negotiate with contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors throughout all stages of the project life cycle, and participate in handling tenders and contracts.
• Implement project budgets and allocate resources, enforce project standards, conduct technical reviews, manage team.

Qualifications

You’re a Great Fit If You Have

• Proven experience working with Tier 1 marine contractors
• Minimum 15-20 years of experience in marine construction
• Currently or recently in a Project Director / Senior Project Manager role
• Strong experience in GCC region (UAE, KSA, Qatar, etc.) is mandatory
• Experienced people and team manager, seeking consensus and demonstrating good listening skills.
• Advanced understanding of contract management.
• Is a natural organizer with deep understanding of process management within an organization.
• Holds deep knowledge of marine construction works, both technically and practically.
• Has the ability to rapidly assess issues, develop alternative solutions, and implement pragmatic strategies.
• Excellent communicator, both internally and externally.
• Demonstrates proficiency in negotiating at a high level and in complex environments.
• Exhibits professionalism, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a results-oriented approach.
• Holds a high degree of flexibility and adaptability.
• Commercially gifted.
• Fluent in English, and additional European language, such as French or Dutch, is considered an asset.
• Willingness to relocate as required by business needs

Additional Information

Why You’ll Enjoy Working with Us

• Competitive Benefits
• Positive Workplace Culture
• Opportunity to work with a leading international construction group
• Exposure to large-scale, high-impact projects in the Middle East
• Collaborative, diverse, and professional work environment
• Career growth and development opportunities

Company Description

Since first going into action in 1909, the BESIX Group has over the years grown into a multidisciplinary company with a leading position in its markets: construction, property development and concessions. BESIX Contracting specializes in construction, infrastructure and marine works, often in contracts with a high level of complexity. In Benelux and France, the Group’s regional affiliates BESIX Infra, Belemco, Cobelba, Jacques Delens, Vanhout, Wust and Lux TP ensure a strong presence and a local approach. With Franki Foundations, West Construct, Socogetra, BESIX Environment and Van den Berg, the Group offers specialist niche solutions for the building market like deep foundations, geo-engineering, road construction, water treatment and cable and pipeline construction.

Backed by our experience in our home markets, we have built up strong positions outside Europe. A typical example is the Middle East, where over a 50 year period we have built up an impressive portfolio. This diversification in activities and geography pays off by reducing our risk exposure