What if your work could change millions of lives?
At Mitrelli, that’s exactly what we do: building schools, hospitals, water systems, energy networks, and more across Africa. Every day, our teams deliver projects that transform lives, bringing access to essential services such as energy, water, healthcare, education, housing and beyond. Together, We build potential.
We create sustainable, meaningful impact by partnering with governments, financial institutions, and public entities to design affordable, innovative solutions that bring enduring improvements to millions of citizens in the countries where we operate. From hospitals and schools to energy, water, agriculture, housing, and more, our projects touch every aspect of life, always with the highest standards and a long-term commitment to future generations.
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of complex civil infrastructure projects. This role is essential to ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.
The ideal candidate brings extensive experience on the contractor’s side, with a solid background in contract management, negotiation, and large-scale project delivery in multicultural environments. A deep understanding of construction methodologies, local regulatory frameworks (ideally in Africa), and stakeholder coordination is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Preparing for Interviews at Mitrelli
At Mitrelli, we’re building more than infrastructure, we’re building communities. That starts with people. We want you to bring your experience, your passion, and your authentic self to every step of the recruitment process, especially during interviews.
Our interviews are structured but human. We understand that technical knowledge and experience matter, especially in the construction and infrastructure sector, but we also want to understand who you are as a professional and what drives you.
You don’t need to memorize answers or deliver perfect responses. What’s most important to us is that you share your career journey honestly, talk us through your leadership style, how you’ve handled challenges on-site or with stakeholders, and why you see Mitrelli as a place where you can make an impact.
Prepare to Discuss:
Make It a Two-Way Conversation:
This is your opportunity to interview us as well. We welcome your questions about the role, our teams, the countries we operate in, our project pipeline, or what it’s like to lead initiatives that directly impact people’s lives.
Remember, we’re looking for leaders who align with our purpose to design and deliver infrastructure that empowers communities. If that sounds like you, then we look forward to meeting you.
Mitrelli, an international Swiss-based company with over a decade of profound impact in Africa. We believe in the promise of Africa and the transformative potential of its people as catalysts for change.
A trusted partner to African governments and global leaders, Mitrelli is committed to fostering Africa’s growth and realizing their vision. With over 100 national-scale projects across multiple countries, we collaborate with governments, businesses, financial institutions and communities to create sustainable, meaningful impact to improve lives across the continent.
Operating across six synergistic sectors—urbanization, energy, water & food security, healthcare, education, and technology—we draw on a global ecosystem to assemble the best teams for every project. Together, we advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by creating meaningful, measurable impact in the communities we serve.
With headquarters in Switzerland, thousands of employees across Africa, presence in 9 locations and 3 continents, we create new jobs and economic growth opportunities every day. Fueled by people and innovation, we share the vision and commitment to build a more sustainable tomorrow.
