Job ID: senior-project-director-rome-italyPosted: 2026-03-24Location: -, ItalySalary: GBP 100k - 115k + package & bonusEmployment Type: PermanentCompany: LJB & CoSenior Project Director Prestigious New Stadium. Rome, Italy We are seeking a Senior Project Director to lead the delivery of a world-class, highly prestigious new football stadium in Rome, Italy.

This is a rare opportunity to manage all aspects of project implementation for one of the world’s leading sports venues, overseeing design, construction, and commissioning from start to finish.Key Responsibilities •

Lead day-to-day project management, supervising Project Managers, Construction Managers, Project Controls, and Assistant Project Managers. •

Manage all Client direct contracts, including architects, engineers, consultants, and construction agreements. •

Monitor project budget, schedule, and design completion; conduct regular status meetings and report progress to the Client. •

Oversee procurement processes for subconsultants, vendors, and client-direct works. •

Establish and lead project team meetings to track design, construction, budget, and schedule progress. •

Manage quality control, risk mitigation, and contractor performance on site. •

Review and negotiate change orders, time extension requests,



and additional services to protect project scope, schedule, and budget. •

Coordinate approvals, permits, league and government authorizations, and support obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy. •

Facilitate commissioning and handover of the new venue. •

Foster a collaborative, high-performance environment across all project teams and stakeholders.Requirements •

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline. •

Proven experience delivering high-value, complex sports, entertainment, or public assembly venues. •

Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including ownership or board-level reporting. •

Exceptional communication skills in English and Italian. •

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; proficiency in Microsoft Project preferred. •

Detail-oriented, organised, analytical, and collaborative, with excellent problem-solving abilities. •

Ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to complex project requirements.This is a high-profile leadership role on one of the world’s most prestigious stadium projects, offering the opportunity to make a tangible impact on a globally iconic sports venue.

📌 Senior Project Director in Rome, Italy - Italy - 100k - 115k + package & bonus - LJB Recruitment (Roma)
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