Project Director - Arena Sector (Bilingual Korean/English)

About the role

Turner & Townsend is hiring a Project Director for its arena sector in Korea. You will lead the delivery of complex construction and workplace projects from inception to completion, covering strategic planning, stakeholder management, governance and execution. The role also includes portfolio oversight, team development, business growth contributions and 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, and lead end-to-end procurement from tender strategy to vendor selection.
• Monitor budgets and financial performance, support commercial negotiations and contract administration, and manage invoicing in D-365 with validation, tracking and compliance checks.
• Inspect sites regularly for safety, quality and progress, collaborate with contractors and consultants, and manage permitting and statutory submissions.
• Contribute to business development through proposals, client presentations and market engagement, and capture lessons learned and benchmarking data.
• 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 10 years' experience in project management or construction projects.
• Proven track record delivering arena projects or similar large-scale public venues.
• Experience in client management and business development, including value management, value engineering and life cycle costing.
• Native-level proficiency in the local language and business-level English.