Job: CDI
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
My client is a “turnkey designer and builder” specialized in the professional real estate sector. My client builds a relationship of trust with its customers, guiding them through their projects from design to delivery. It has about ten branches nationwide and employs around a hundred collaborators.
The foundation of my client’s business is flexibility, anticipation, and operational expertise. This has allowed them to build lasting relationships with clients by demonstrating commitment and delivering high-quality services, making them a strong business partner. The core of their work involves executing all types of real estate projects, including construction, renovations, and extensions.
Their expertise spans across the following sectors:
• Activities
• Industries and production units
• Offices
• Logistics
• Commercial spaces
• Restaurants and hospitality
• Services and leisure
JOB DESCRIPTION:
As part of the development of the Large Projects division, we are looking for a Project Director (H/F).
The Project Director will oversee and ensure the successful completion of the projects under their responsibility. They will be responsible for managing and developing the skills of the Project Managers.
Reporting to the Operations Director, your tasks will be as follows:
Pre-Sales / Design Phase:
- Establish a technical and functional program to integrate into the project for the experts.
- Manage and coordinate both internal and external stakeholders to ensure the deliverables are transmitted efficiently, and prepare and lead team meetings.
- Ensure the completeness, relevance, and quality of the deliverables align with client expectations.
- Prepare cost estimates for the work necessary for the project.
- Coordinate the proposal for a final draft project, including the following elements: creation of all drawings per lot, preparation of a detailed specification book, compilation of a finishing schedule, and creation of new 3D views.
- Document all communications with the client, and schedule and validate throughout the design phase; track the time spent by all experts and the Project Manager to ensure project profitability.
Execution Phase:
- Consult with contractors and analyze their bids.
- Prepare and lead meetings (weekly Steering Committee with experts and clients, weekly team meetings, site meetings).
- Depending on the size of the projects, manage a Project Manager and/or internal or external supervisors.
- Handle requests for changes to the work.
Financial and Administrative Management:
- Report according to procedures using the appropriate tools and platforms.
- Keep the business tracking system up to date and validate payments.
PROFILE:
You are passionate about your work and have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Project Manager or Project Director with a general contractor or in a construction company. You have worked on logistics buildings larger than 15,000 m², industrial buildings, activity buildings, and/or office buildings. We would be delighted to have you join us!
Dynamic and committed, you demonstrate strong analytical and synthesizing skills, and you are also known for your communication abilities.
Enthusiastic and with excellent interpersonal skills, you show great listening and availability with your stakeholders (clients, local authorities, etc.).
A skilled negotiator, you are appreciated for your perseverance, results-driven mindset, leadership, and ability to convince others.
Regular site visits (up to three times a week) will be required.
