Project Director

To realize our ever challenging objectives, we are looking for an experienced Project Director.

You are active in Flanders (the construction site is located in Antwerp). Our offices are located in Grimbergen.

Your mission is to plan, organize, coordinate, lead and control all activities related to the project within contractual terms, delivery time, budgets, safety & quality standards and constraints associated, in order to achieve the business objectives.

Find out more about this job!

• control project budget, tracking expenses, identify opportunities of cost saving without compromising project quality
• carry the final accountability for the field engineering, project execution, financial results, risk management, technical quality, acceptance of the works, choice of materials, planning, procurement and resourcing
• monitor subcontractors efficiency
• manage the client relationship and the relationship with consortium partners and strategic subcontractors during the complete project life cycle
• strategically select partners (suppliers, vendors,…) and stakeholders to whom activities will be outsourced
• ensure good contract execution management and control of it (invoicing, budgets, progress,…)
• lead, coordinate and ensure cohesion between the teams in all domains involved in the project, including indirect or outsourced teams (engineering, construction, contracting,…)
• provide executive summary on regular basics to the Department and Division Manager
• be the leading example, inspire for and implement continuous improvements at project level
• give input for career development

Do you have what it takes?

• master in engineering
• senior profile with at least 10 years of experience in contracting
• solid experience in project & construction management in large and/or complex projects in national or international context, contracted as EPC and/or EPCm
• proven experience in large construction projects, size above 50MEUR
• general technical knowledge in piping & mechanical and electricity & instrumentation
• familiar with complex contractual set-ups (a.o. FIDIC)
• able to control a large organization
• proven leadership capabilities
• able to manage good relationships with the client and our partners while monitoring Equans’ interests
• decisive and persistent, high initiative taking, proven adaptability to find solutions, excellent commercial acumen
• willing to work abroad (Western Europe) during the construction phase of the project with a fixed rotation schedule
• excellent communication skills: full professional proficiency in English; knowledge of French or Dutch is definitely an added value

The department International Projects, part of the division Turnkey & International Projects, located in Grimbergen (Brussels) is the reliable partner for the construction and commissioning of large and complex multi-technical installations. We serve top rated companies in Western Europe, active in petrochemical, pharma, power generation, tank storage,… with modular construction as well as stick build installation.

Want to tackle tomorrow’s multi-technical challenges with us?

Then join our experts in the various innovative and exciting projects of Equans. You get the opportunity to use your technical skills as well as to discover cutting-edge technologies and help customers in the 3 major transitions of today: the energy transition, the industrial transition and the digital transition.

Joining Equans is more than that! You also get:

• a competitive salary in line with your education and experience
• interesting training and career opportunities
• group-, hospitalization insurance
• eco & meal vouchers, monthly net allowance
• lease car (with fuel card)
• smartphone with subscription, laptop, internet fee
• bonus scheme

We are looking forward to meeting you!

Are you interested in this position and do you have questions? Please contact our HR colleague Annick Verelst – 0478 88 63 34