Project Director (Industrial & Science) - Johor

About the role

Turner & Townsend is hiring a Project Director in Project Management in Johor to lead the delivery of complex construction and workplace projects from inception to completion. The role covers strategic planning, stakeholder management, governance and execution, portfolio oversight, team development and business growth, and includes overseeing invoicing through D-365.

Key responsibilities

• Mentor and develop junior project managers and team members, foster a collaborative culture and demonstrate inclusive, accountable leadership.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams including clients, consultants, contractors and suppliers, acting as the main client contact and facilitating communication through meetings, reporting and documentation.
• Define the project execution strategy, KPIs and governance frameworks for quality, safety, compliance, risk and environmental management.
• Drive project controls for schedule, cost, risk and change management, and lead executive-level reporting and performance dashboards.
• Manage end-to-end procurement, from tender strategy to vendor selection, and build strong partnerships with consultants and vendors.
• Monitor budgets and financial performance with the cost management team, manage variations, support commercial negotiations and contract administration, and handle invoicing in D-365.
• Conduct site inspections, manage permitting and statutory submissions, and resolve construction issues with contractors and consultants.
• Contribute to business development, including proposals, client presentations and market engagement, and capture lessons learned.
• Plan resources across projects, forecast needs, address skill gaps and balance workloads.

Required profile

• Construction-related degree (e.g. Project Management, Construction Management, Design, Engineering) or equivalent.
• At least 15 years of experience in project management or construction projects (project manager, construction manager, procurement, vendor, consultant roles).
• Strong communication and leadership skills with experience managing people.
• Business acumen and experience in client-facing environments, including value management, value engineering and life cycle costing.