Accelerate the Energy Transition with Tractebel
As a Project Director in our Infrastructure Business Line, you will play a pivotal role in managing and delivering Project Management Consultancy (PMC) services for large-scale infrastructure projects.
Your primary responsibility will be to oversee the entire project lifecycle on behalf of the Client, ensuring successful execution from concept to commissioning and hand-over. This includes assembling and leading a high-performing team, managing project controls, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards, and maintaining strong client relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
* Managing a PMC project team of approximately 40 staff members, ensuring performance, well-being, and efficient deployment.
* Overseeing staff presence on-site, managing back-ups, rotations during holiday periods, and coordinating weekend/night work as required.
* Acting as the primary contact for the Client and external stakeholders, building strong relationships and ensuring clear, effective communication both formally and informally.
* Anticipating risks and challenges, and reporting critical issues to Tractebel's Project Director or Project Sponsor.
* Preparing essential project documentation, including the Project Execution Plan.
* Delivering PMC services to the satisfaction of the Client, covering areas such as:
o Project Controls: Developing tools and monitoring schedule and cost progress, critically assessing contractor reports, and identifying risks.
o Contract and Commercial Management: Managing multiple contractor agreements, overseeing changes, maintaining financial reporting, and ensuring contractual compliance.
o Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating project risks.
o Construction Management: Coordinating contractors' on-site work, optimizing work sequences, and providing authorizations.
o QAQC Management: Conducting quality control, including Factory Acceptance Tests and ensuring proper hand-over to commissioning.
o HSE Management: Ensuring compliance with safety standards, regulations, and social laws at every project stage.
* Maintaining transparent and efficient communication with all project stakeholders, including the Client, team members, vendors, and external parties.
* Monitoring Client satisfaction and ensuring Tractebel's high-performance standards are upheld.
We're Looking for Someone with:
* A Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
* At least 20 years of professional experience, including 10+ years in project management roles for large-scale infrastructure construction projects.
* Expertise in multi-contractor projects, with experience in Data Center or similar infrastructure being a strong asset.
* Proficiency in procurement, construction, contract management, and multidisciplinary projects.
* Excellent people management and leadership skills.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and manage client relationships effectively.
* Experience working in international environments.
* Fluency in English and French.
* A dynamic, results-oriented, and well-organized mindset, with the ability to thrive under pressure.
* Willingness to work on a construction site office in Belgium.
About Us:
Our top priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability. With Tractebel, you are uniquely positioned to make a positive impact on global net-zero targets. The driving force behind reaching these goals is our greatest asset: you. Our people come first, and our strength is in our diversity. Because diversity leads to fresh perspectives that drive performance and innovation, we welcome all applicants and remain committed to an inclusive workplace.