Project Director - Italy

About the Role

As we expand our international footprint, we are strengthening our project execution capabilities and are looking for an experienced Project Director to lead full-scope EPC projects from development through commissioning and handover. Location: Milan based with frequent travels, globally. Reports to: Chief Operating Officer.

Key Responsibilities (excerpt)

• Project Leadership & Accountability: Full P&L; lead from permitting/pre-construction through commissioning/handover; align development/engineering/procurement/construction/commissioning; escalation point.
• Engineering & Technical Oversight: Coordinate civil/mechanical/electrical/process/control systems; ensure technical coherence; oversee design reviews, risk assessments, value engineering; embed constructability and commissioning readiness.
• Construction & Site Management: Oversee on-site activities; supervise EPC contractors and key subcontractors; monitor progress; manage change orders; resolve critical site issues; meet contractual milestones.
• Commissioning & Handover: Lead strategy/execution; ensure testing/validation/performance verification; manage documentation and client handover; achieve contractual guarantees.

What We Offer

290,000 110,000 gross annual salary (RAL) + performance variable; stock options; travel/site allowances.