Project Director - Alumina Refinery

About the role

An experienced Project Director is sought to lead the construction and delivery of a major Alumina Refinery project in Cameroon. This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone with extensive experience in large-scale industrial, mining, metals and process plant projects. Compensation is stated as up to USD 10,000 per month.

Key responsibilities

• Lead project execution from the current stage through construction, commissioning, handover and start of operations.
• Own the integrated project plan, master schedule, budget, cash-flow forecasts and progress reporting.
• Manage EPC, EPCM and construction contractors, including contract administration, claims, variations and change control.
• Oversee site construction: earthworks, foundations, civil and structural works, buildings, tankage, piping and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation installation.
• Drive procurement and logistics planning for major equipment, bulk materials and construction supplies.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning to ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor costs, schedules, quality, risks and HSE compliance.
• Manage relationships with government authorities, regulators, investors, lenders, contractors, international partners and local communities.
• Lead and develop multicultural project teams, including local and expatriate personnel.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Construction, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering; a Master's, MBA or PMP certification is an advantage.
• 20+ years of construction and project management experience, including at least 10 years leading large-scale industrial projects in sectors such as alumina, aluminium, mining, metals, chemicals, oil & gas or power plants.
• Proven experience as Project Director or Construction Director on major greenfield or brownfield projects, preferably valued at USD 500 million or more.
• Previous project experience in Africa, preferably West or Central Africa, including logistics, customs, local content and community engagement.
• Fluent English; French is strongly preferred.

Required skills

• Expertise in civil, structural and building works, with working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and process plant construction.
• Extensive experience managing EPC/EPCM contractors and large site workforces.
• HSE, QA/QC, project controls, cost management and FIDIC or equivalent contracts.
• Advantageous: project finance and lender/investor reporting, experience with Chinese contractors and Australian joint ventures, and familiarity with the bauxite-to-alumina value chain.