Project Director

Our client, a majour manufacturing player with operations located in Liège, is looking for a Freelance Senior Project Director for an industrial expansion project for a period of 36 months. The Freelance Senior Project Director will oversee an industrial expansion project across two sites, managing construction, machinery acquisition, process integration, and compliance with legal, environmental, and safety standards.

2 Key responsibilities as Freelance Senior Project Director will include:

Project Management and Coordination:

• Manage the overall project schedule, coordinating multidisciplinary teams (engineering, construction, machinery installation, IT, and legal) to align construction phases, compliance, and industrial processes.
• Ensure adherence to legal, safety, and environmental standards, supervise progress, and implement corrective actions to minimize risks, delays, and costs.
• Oversee budget control, reporting on timelines, expenditures, and regulatory compliance to stakeholders.

Industrial Implementation and Process Optimization:

• Supervise the construction of industrial facilities and the acquisition, installation, and commissioning of machinery, ensuring alignment with safety and operational objectives.
• Collaborate with experts to optimize production processes, deploy industrial systems, and ensure compliance with workplace safety and environmental regulations.
• Support recruitment and training initiatives to build skilled teams for project execution.

The key qualifications required for the role of Freelance Senior Project Director:

Technical Competences:

• Extensive experience managing industrial projects, including building construction and industrial setups.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations, safety standards, and permitting processes.

Interpersonal and Managerial Competences:

• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and negotiate with external stakeholders.
• Exceptional leadership and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to risk and project management.

Personal Attributes:

• Results-driven mindset with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Rigorous attention to detail and team-oriented leadership style.

Language Skills:

• Fluent in French and English, with conversational proficiency in Dutch.

If you are an Interim Manager eager to take on this challenging assignment as Freelance Senior Project Director, send us your resume today.

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