Project Director

Archirodon, having earned its reputation as a reliable and respected international contractor for more than a half century in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) market, continues to create value to its stakeholders by executing complex EPC projects worldwide, in recognition of its superior standards of performance.  

We have an outstanding record in completing major Energy, Marine, Infrastructure and Defense & Security projects around the globe and we pride ourselves on delivering over the years the kind of reliability and trust that the client has the right to expect from a major EPC contractor.

We are constantly growing and are currently looking for a full of potential and reliable Project Director to join a top qualified and knowledgeable team of Engineers in our Oil & Gas project in Abu Dhabi, in UAE.

Reporting into the Marine & Infrastructure Division’s Operations Manager, you will assume a prominent role in the Division in delivering international marine projects. You will be directly accountable for budgetary management, people management, maintaining an effective agile work environment and ultimately ensuring the project meets cost, time and performance expectations. As a leader of your team, you will be required to create an environment of exceptional team performance and ensure that our meaningful projects run smoothly, efficiently, and successfully.

What you will need to do:

• Apply contemporary practices in project management to deliver projects from inception through to completion, in compliance with client expectations and contractual obligations
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Health, Safety and Environment corporate policies and procedures and local law and regulations
• Ensure effective contract, commercial and risk management, accurate forecasting of costs and revenue and taking corrective action as required to achieve timely project delivery within budget estimate
• Ensure establishment and implementation of effective risk management plan
• Being responsible for effective client relationship management to ensure that customer expectations are met
• Resolve most project issues with any business critical or strategic issues referred to the Operations Manager
• Ensure project plans are in place to ensure sufficient resources and materials are in place; interacting with the wider organization to channel resources when required
• Authorize construction planning, programming, and completion schedules
• Authorize engagement of subcontractors, management of subcontractor work and all major subcontractor variations
• Lead engineering, procurement and construction teams to achieve project objectives

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Experience as PD in sizeable projects (>500 MUSD) and Red FIDIC Financial literacy
• At least ten (10) years of project management experience on large-scale marine and infrastructure projects with a Tier 1 contractor, with a portfolio including: at least two (2) successfully delivered EPC (D&C) marine and/or infrastructure projects
• Highly versed in sizeable, highly complex (> 150 mil USD value could be a good indicator) marine, infrastructure and/or industrial projects such as ports, jetties, breakwaters, bridges, pumping stations, water treatment plants, metro stations, tunnels, dams etc.
• Versed in heavy civil works, such as open-cut tunnels, roads and earthworks
• Demonstrated capability in contract management and the preparation of project budgets.
• Demonstrable track record of on time delivery within budget combined with sub-contractor management, with a focus on contractual requirements
• Demonstrated ability to develop and administer project execution plans, including the development of realistic and detailed construction programs
• Demonstrated commitment to QHSE and knowledge of marine construction QHSE requirements
• Computer skills: Proficient in applications including Microsoft Office suite and Microsoft Project
• Excellent command of the English language
• High mobility and willingness to relocate in one of our international project locations and travel around in our countries of operations according to the needs
• GCC experience; KSA is preferred

What’s in it for you:

Expat package is on the shelf, yet the real joy comes from being a member of smart and passionate teams, within an international leading EPC Group on a mission that matters. We create mega construction projects - literally around the globe - with meaningful impact on the local communities for the years to come. At Archirodon, you will find a proud, productive and human-centric culture, caring for and building on our people and their development!

Please note that you will be contacted only in case you are shortlisted for an interview. In the meantime, do not hesitate to stay in touch and keep monitoring our open vacancies and our LinkedIn page! Depending on the nature of the position and its associated compliance risk level, a background check on your profile may be carried out.

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