The Project Director will lead the complete construction, commissioning, and handover of a new industrial chemical production plant, ensuring it's delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to specification. This hands-on leadership role balances strategic oversight with daily execution, acting as the single point of accountability between the Owner and the EPC contractor in a fast-paced, technically complex environment.
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Madrid, SpainNot Disclosed
Project Director at sustainable industrial solutions company
Are you a seasoned Project Director ready to lead a landmark industrial chemical plant construction project in Spain? This is a unique opportunity to drive a €10-50M CAPEX project from notice-to-proceed through operational handover, ensuring safety, budget, and schedule adherence. Take on a pivotal, hands-on leadership role, balancing strategic oversight with daily execution, and report directly to the CTO and CEO of a sustainable industrial solutions company. If you thrive in complex, fast-paced environments and have a strong background in industrial process plant construction, this challenge is for you.
Overview
Role overview
Company
About the company
Sustainable industrial solutions company
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Lead overall project execution strategy, schedule, and governance.
- Oversee EPC and major vendor contracts, managing budget and cash flow.
- Ensure detailed engineering design is correctly implemented through construction and commissioning.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- 15–20 years experience, with 10+ in leading industrial projects (€10–50M CAPEX).
- Deep familiarity with FIDIC contracts, claims management, and project finance.
- Proven ability to recruit, motivate, and manage multidisciplinary teams.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Lead a significant industrial chemical plant construction project from inception to operational handover.
- Opportunity to drive a high-impact project for a sustainable industrial solutions company.
- High level of autonomy and accountability, reporting directly to the CTO and CEO.
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