Project Director - Marine

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.

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

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