Project Director

Position Summary

We are seeking an accomplished civil‑discipline Project Director for major oil & gas developments in the UAE’s or similar industry. The role oversees civil construction works for a fast track EPC project with construction packages ranging from large to mega scale (> 4,000 craft workforce), ensuring safe, on‑schedule, and within‑budget delivery in strict alignment with ADNOC codes, PTW, and stakeholders’ expectations.

Qualifications

• Education: B.Sc. (Civil Engineering) or equivalent; PMP or AACE CCP desirable.
• Total Experience: ≥ 20 years, with ≥ 15 years in project‑management leadership roles.
• Sector Exposure: Diversified oil & gas portfolio (onshore process plants, offshore platforms, pipelines).
• Company Background: Majority career spent with tier‑one construction contractors; direct interface with international EPC firms.
• Project Scale: Proven record managing projects > AED 1 bn CAPEX and crews of ≥ 3,000.
• Technical Breadth: Substations, heavy foundations, bulk earthworks, GRE/GRP underground piping, buildings MEP, fit‑out, and brownfield tie‑ins.
• Regulatory: Deep working knowledge of ADNOC safety regulations, PTW, and UAE municipal codes.
• Commercial: Contract administration, claims/dispute resolution, cost control, and earned‑value management.
• Soft Skills: Excellent English communication and report‑writing; Arabic advantage; strong leadership and negotiation abilities.

Key Responsibilities

HSE & ADNOC Compliance

• Champion HSE standards, PTW, SIMOPS and Life‑Saving Rules.

• Drive zero‑incident culture across multi‑national workforce.

• Lead safety audits and emergency drills.

Project Governance

• Set up PMO controls (scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality).

• Approve baseline budgets and cash‑flow forecasts; maintain CPI/SPI > 0.95.

• Prepare monthly executive dashboards, variance narratives, and mitigation plans.

Construction Management

• Direct field execution of substations, stick‑built foundations, earthworks, underground GRE networks, and buildings MEP.

• Coordinate lifting studies, method statements, temporary works, and interface points between onshore/offshore scopes.

Contract & Commercial

• Administer contracts and major subcontracts; issue change orders, claims, and close‑outs.

• Negotiate with international EPC contractors on behalf of the construction entity.

• Protect company entitlement in alignment with FIDIC/ADNOC terms.

Stakeholder & Interface

• Liaise with ADNOC representatives, PMC, engineering consultancies, and local authorities.

• Chair weekly progress/technical meetings; resolve interface clashes.

• Maintain positive community relations in Western Region concession areas.

People & Resource Management

• Plan and mobilize a multicultural workforce of 4,000 + craft and staff.

• Mentor construction managers, planners, and cost engineers.

• Promote continuous improvement and lessons‑learned capture.