Project Director

About the Role

Mercury is a leading European provider of advanced construction solutions, specializing in complex engineering and construction projects for top global corporations. Their work spans multiple high-tech sectors including Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, and Fire Protection.

The Project Director position, based in Lower Saxony, Germany, involves managing large-scale projects valued between €70 million and €180 million. Reporting to the Business Unit Management and Operations Manager, this role requires a proactive leader who independently directs and coordinates all project aspects related to scope of work. The Project Director will lead the core project management team, interfacing closely with client teams to ensure safe, timely, and on-budget delivery of fully integrated construction builds while enforcing quality standards and environmental, health, and safety (EHS) requirements.

Responsibilities

• Organize and lead regular meetings with project, design, and client teams to track progress and close outstanding issues.
• Attend and contribute actively to EHS and Quality Assurance meetings, as well as daily planning sessions.
• Implement and review weekly project audits, addressing findings with the team and Business Unit leads to drive continuous improvement.
• Communicate EHS alerts effectively and engage workforce participation through targeted campaigns like toolbox talks and stand-downs.
• Ensure all Mercury procedures and project specifications are understood and adhered to by the team.
• Oversee procurement planning and engineering development to meet deadlines, including material takeoffs and subcontractor pricing reviews.
• Participate regularly in scheduled meetings such as tool box talks (TBT), safety leadership team (SLT), and daily activity breakdowns (DABS).
• Maintain active involvement in client meetings to promote strong Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety (QEHS) standards and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide training opportunities for the project team and subcontractors, setting standards for skill development.
• Review weekly project progress with planners and devise strategies to keep the project on course.
• Coordinate across teams using project lookaheads to ensure achievable timelines.
• Manage subcontractor meetings, safety walks, audits, and client interfaces effectively.
• Guide and support the project team by aligning expectations, empowering the construction manager, and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).

Requirements and Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or a recognized trade qualification.
• At least 10 years of experience managing large construction projects as a general contractor.
• Comprehensive knowledge of civil, structural, and architectural project packages.
• Flexibility to adapt working patterns as required by project demands.
• Strong team management skills including delegation, expectation setting, and performance review.
• Excellent communication capabilities and proficiency in computer skills.
• Ability to work independently with strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to foster teamwork and collaboration.

Additional Information

Mercury embraces equal opportunity employment and supports personal and professional growth by providing challenging opportunities within a supportive team environment.
The company is bilingual in English and Spanish, reflecting its diverse operational scope.