Project Director – India
A leading international construction company is seeking a Project Director to oversee major building projects across India. The business delivers innovative construction solutions across diverse sectors and geographies.
The Role
The Project Director will lead the successful delivery of multiple building projects across India, ensuring safety, quality, profitability, timely completion, and strong client relationships. The role will also focus on maintaining the company’s reputation and securing future business opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead planning, budgeting, programming, and resource management across projects
* Oversee project delivery, ensuring commercial, contractual, quality, and HSE compliance
* Manage subcontractor and supplier engagement alongside tendering and contract administration
* Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
* Support senior project teams in commercial negotiations, claims, and extensions of time
* Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company HSEQ standards
* Recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing project teams
* Monitor project performance and provide regular reporting to senior leadership
* Ensure operational processes and controls are effectively implemented
Requirements
* Degree in Engineering
* 25+ years’ construction experience
* 15 years managing large-scale projects
* Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
* Extensive experience in major building projects
The successful candidate will be offered a highly competitive expatriate package, including a net salary of USD $18,000 per month, alongside the opportunity to lead major landmark projects within one of Asia’s most established international contractors.
The role offers long-term career progression, exposure to large-scale complex developments, and the chance to work within a dynamic and multicultural environment focused on safety, quality, and operational excellence.