Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Project Lead with 15+ years of experience in managing large-scale construction, real estate, infrastructure, or engineering projects. The role will be responsible for providing strategic leadership across the project lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery in terms of scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and stakeholder expectations. The Project Lead will drive project execution, manage cross-functional teams, and serve as the primary interface between clients, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Delivery
- Lead end-to-end project execution from planning through commissioning and handover.
- Develop and implement project execution strategies aligned with business and client objectives.
- Ensure projects are delivered within approved timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Provide leadership and direction to multidisciplinary project teams.
Project Planning & Controls
- Oversee project schedules, resource plans, procurement plans, and project milestones.
- Monitor project performance and drive corrective actions where required.
- Establish project governance frameworks and reporting mechanisms.
- Manage project risks, opportunities, and mitigation plans.
Stakeholder Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and senior management.
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
- Lead project review meetings and provide regular updates on project progress.
- Resolve project issues and conflicts through effective communication and negotiation.
Commercial & Contract Management
- Oversee project budgets, forecasts, cash flows, and cost control processes.
- Ensure effective administration of contracts, variations, claims, and change management.
- Support commercial negotiations and dispute resolution activities.
- Drive value engineering initiatives to enhance project profitability and efficiency.
Team Management & Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop project managers, engineers, and support teams.
- Foster a high-performance culture focused on collaboration and accountability.
- Ensure optimal resource allocation across project activities.
- Promote professional development and knowledge sharing within the team.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, statutory regulations, and company standards.
- Champion Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), and Quality Management initiatives.
- Conduct periodic project audits and performance reviews.
- Drive a culture of safety excellence and continuous improvement.
Reporting & Governance
- Prepare and present project performance reports to senior leadership.
- Track key project metrics, risks, budgets, and resource utilization.
- Ensure effective project documentation and record management.
- Implement lessons learned and best practices across projects.