Technical Project Director (Construction)

Manifest Construction S.A. delivers construction projects with a strong commitment to technical excellence, service quality, innovation and customer care. Our people-focused approach combines engineering expertise with disciplined project management to deliver safe, high-quality results and build lasting client relationships.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Director to lead and oversee the delivery of our construction project portfolio.

The role requires a senior construction professional who combines technical judgment, commercial awareness, and strong leadership skills. You will provide direction to Construction Project Managers, establish consistent delivery standards, and ensure that projects achieve their contractual, financial, quality, and operational objectives.

Working closely with senior management, clients, consultants, and delivery teams, you will anticipate risks, resolve complex issues, and drive accountability across the full project lifecycle-from tender review and mobilisation through construction, commissioning, and final handover.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery and Performance

• Oversee multiple construction projects, ensuring delivery against agreed scope, schedules, budgets, and quality requirements.
• Monitor project budgets, cash flow, cost-to-complete forecasts, and project P&L, identifying deviations early and directing corrective action.
• Review project programmes, critical paths, resource requirements, and procurement schedules to protect key milestones.
• Establish clear reporting standards and monitor portfolio performance through regular project reviews, KPIs, and recovery plans.
• Ensure that project closeout, commissioning, handover documentation, and defects resolution are completed effectively.

Team Leadership

• Lead, guide, and support the team of Construction Project Managers, setting clear objectives, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
• Provide practical direction on technical, contractual, commercial, and operational matters.
• Review team capacity and coordinate the allocation of personnel and resources across projects.
• Develop project leaders through coaching, constructive feedback, and structured performance reviews.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and respect for people.

Technical Oversight and Problem Resolution

• Provide senior technical oversight across design coordination, constructability reviews, construction methods, and site execution.
• Resolve complex technical and non-technical project issues, coordinating the appropriate internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure that design information, technical submissions, and material approvals support timely and compliant execution.
• Assess proposed changes and alternative technical solutions, considering their impact on cost, programme, quality, and long-term performance.
• Capture lessons learned and translate them into improved delivery practices.

Commercial, Contractual, and Procurement Coordination

• Work closely with commercial, procurement, and finance teams to align project execution with contractual obligations and financial targets.
• Review tender assumptions, delivery strategies, and project risks before contract award and mobilisation.
• Oversee the timely identification, documentation, and management of variations, delays, and potential claims.
• Support the evaluation and appointment of subcontractors and suppliers, reviewing technical capability, capacity, and delivery performance.
• Monitor subcontractor obligations and intervene where performance threatens project outcomes.

Client Relationships, Quality, and Safety

• Act as a senior point of contact for clients, consultants, and key project stakeholders.
• Lead progress reviews and support the resolution of escalated issues through clear communication and timely decisions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, permits, technical specifications, contractual requirements, and company procedures.
• Hold project teams accountable for implementing health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Conduct project and site reviews to verify execution standards and identify areas requiring intervention.

Leadership Profile

The successful candidate will bring clear direction, sound judgment, and a practical approach to execution. They will be comfortable supporting project teams while holding them accountable, addressing difficult issues early, and balancing client expectations with contractual commitments and business objectives.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Engineering degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in construction project management, including senior leadership responsibility for the delivery of multiple concurrent projects.
• Proven experience leading, mentoring, and developing multiple Construction Project Managers, setting clear objectives, monitoring performance, and strengthening team capability.
• A demonstrated track record of delivering complex projects against agreed scope, programme, budget, quality, and safety requirements.
• Strong expertise in project budgeting and P&L management, including cost control, cash flow planning, forecasting, cost-to-complete reviews, and margin protection.
• Advanced knowledge of project scheduling, resource planning, and risk management, with the ability to assess critical paths, anticipate delays, and implement effective recovery plans.
• Strong technical judgment, with the ability to review engineering drawings, specifications, and construction methodologies, resolve complex issues, and assess practical alternatives.
• Sound understanding of construction contracts, procurement, subcontractor management, variations, and claims, including their impact on project delivery and financial performance.
• Hands-on proficiency in Microsoft Project and AutoCAD, together with strong Microsoft Excel skills for project analysis and reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills, with experience working effectively with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and senior management.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) through a recognised professional engineering institution.
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken, including the ability to lead meetings, prepare reports, and manage technical and contractual correspondence.
• Eligibility to work in Greece and availability to travel to project sites as required.
• Experience with Autodesk Build, particularly document control, RFIs, submittals, field coordination, and project reporting, will be considered an advantage.

Personal Attributes

• A decisive and approachable leader who builds trust, develops people, and holds teams accountable.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance technical requirements, client expectations, and business objectives.
• A structured, proactive approach to problem-solving, with sound judgment under pressure.
• A clear commitment to integrity, safe working practices, quality, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Yearly gross salary up to 55k based on experience

• Company Car (inc. travel costs)
• Laptop & Mobile phone
• Private Health Insurance