Project Director

JOB TITLE

Project Director – EPC

SUMMARY

Project Directors should have a proven record of project leadership on EPC projects, either lump sum or reimbursable, with a project value between $150 MM and $500 MM. The Project Director possesses the knowledge and skills to develop project plans, scope of services, schedules, budgets, and execution plans, understands project success criteria, and is the primary interface with the client while coordinating and leading the engineering team.

The Project Director will also be involved in various business development activities and will be expected to mentor and develop other employees within their organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Clarify the goals, deliverables, and outcomes of the project
• Participate in Business Development activities from conception through proposal, project success, and client relationship management
• Contribute to risk reviews and Business Risk Management Framework (BRMF)
• Involved in the FEED phase or equivalent, producing detailed control-level execution plans, budgets, and schedules
• Oversee detailed design and procurement, managing overall project scope, schedule, budget, and forecasts including subcontracts
• Oversee commissioning (field phase), including managing overall commissioning/turnover scope, schedule, budget, and forecasts
• Oversee project close‑out and turnover, producing project close‑out reports and retaining historical data for future reference
• Responsible for the Project Services function, including Document Control, Scheduling, and Cost Management
• Identify potential project risks and develop contingency plans to minimize impact
• Continuously monitor risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Track and report budget vs. actuals, implementing strategies to execute the project on plan
• Accurately predict costs for various phases of the project
• Ensure all project deliverables are completed as per the contract
• Facilitate the final delivery of the project to the client

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong commercial acumen, understanding key clients, industry influences, financial cycles, and product applications
• Detailed understanding of business frameworks such as joint ventures and consortiums, including risk, profit, loss, and governance
• Experience with various contract agreements (lump sum, reimbursable, G‑max, etc.)
• Knowledge of local conditions, environment, climate, labor posture, and availability
• Ability to work with local contractors and vendors, maintaining good community relations
• Understanding of the impact of local laws, regulations, prices, exchange rates, taxation, import/export criteria, and logistics
• Active engagement with external organizations, professional associations, educational institutions, community partners, and industry trade associations
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, construction processes, and project management methodologies
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in project management software tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or similar
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including risk management capabilities
• Financial management and resource optimization
• Commitment to maintaining the firm’s reputation for excellence and delivering complex, multi‑discipline projects on time, within budget, and with quality

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• 15 to 25+ years of related project experience
• Experience in a project leadership role for a lump sum EPC project of more than $150 MM or a reimbursable project of more than $500 MM
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of Project Controls
• Ability to foster and build strong relationships with clients, internal stakeholders, and engineers
• Demonstrated leadership skills to support a project from cradle to grave
• Additional qualifications or certifications may be considered as appropriate

SENIORITY LEVEL

Director

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full‑time

JOB FUNCTION

Management and Manufacturing

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