Deputy Project Director – Infrastructure Project

About the role

Innovo is looking for a Deputy Project Director to represent it within the Consortium and support the overall management and delivery of the Daloa Project. The role safeguards Innovo's contractual, commercial, technical, financial and risk interests while helping the project succeed under the Consortium Agreement, the Main Contract and applicable laws.

Key responsibilities

• Act as Innovo's on-site representative in the Consortium, ensuring its rights and obligations under the agreements are implemented and its decisions comply with them.
• Support the Project Director in coordinating and delivering the project, oversee Innovo's scope and step in for the Project Director when delegated or absent.
• Monitor compliance with the Main Contract, Consortium Agreement and subcontracts, and review claims, variations and change orders from Innovo's perspective.
• Monitor budgets, cost forecasts and cash flow for Innovo's share, and review payment applications and invoices.
• Provide monthly reports to Innovo head office, escalate critical matters and coordinate with legal, commercial, finance and technical teams.
• Lead E&S activities with the Innovo Project Team, monitor E&S plans and KPIs, and advise on resource allocation.
• Coordinate with the Employer, Engineer and authorities, and support client relationship management.
• Identify risks and ensure compliance with laws in Côte d'Ivoire, HSE, environmental and social and quality requirements, and enforce the HSE Management System.
• Oversee onboarding and induction of Innovo Project Team members and support a high-performance culture.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering from a reputable institution.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in civil construction, including delivery and management of large-scale infrastructure projects, preferably in West Africa or a similar environment.
• Proven experience in joint ventures or consortia with several parties and on projects financed or supported by Export Credit Agencies.
• Strong knowledge of Environmental & Social (E&S) requirements and lender standards.
• Excellent oral and written French and English.

Required skills

• Solid project management and project delivery experience, covering technical, commercial and contractual aspects.
• Preferred: PMP qualification.
• Leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, and sound judgment.