Project Director

Project Director - Helsinki - Data Centre 10-year project - UK passport holders considered, with a 25% tax break for non-Finnish candidates. 

Duties:

• Manage overall project cost, schedule, and budget from inception through to completion.
• Oversee and coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and consultants to ensure seamless execution of project activities.
• Analyse, track, and manage critical milestone activities to prevent schedule delays and ensure timely delivery.
• Review and evaluate construction proposals, pricing, and scopes of work.
• Lead and facilitate client meetings and other required project coordination meetings.
• Monitor and report on factors that influence construction costs, preparing data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of construction procurement methods and manage long-lead equipment delivery schedules.
• Review, validate, and audit cost estimates prepared by subcontractors and other project stakeholders.
• Support engineering and design decisions related to cost and budget during design-build changes.
• Track and verify equipment availability in line with the project schedule.
• Coordinate and oversee scheduling consultant reviews and ensure integration with project controls.
• Review and approve invoices, payment applications, and retention payments.
• Manage the handover process to the client, including close-out documentation, warranties, and final deliverables.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong organisational, communication, and time management skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and other relevant project management tools.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage subcontractors, and coordinate multidisciplinary project activities.
• Commercially astute, with a strong understanding of project financial management and cost control.
• Capable of working under pressure to meet demanding schedules while maintaining the highest quality and safety standards.