Global Marine & Infrastructure Project Director

Archirodon Group N.V; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 440,000 - 662,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international EPC company in the UAE is seeking an experienced Project Director to oversee large marine and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of project management experience with significant projects, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage budgets effectively. This role offers an expat package and the chance to work on impactful projects globally.

Benefits

Expat package

International project exposure

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least ten (10) years of project management experience in large-scale marine and infrastructure projects.
• Experience with projects greater than 500 MUSD.
• Strong understanding of contract management and project budget preparation.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgetary and people management for international marine projects.
• Ensure compliance with quality, health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Lead construction planning and programming to achieve project objectives.

Skills

Project management experience

Leadership

Contract management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description

We are constantly growing and are currently looking for a full of potential and reliable Project Director , to join our top qualified and knowledgeable Project Management team for one of our prospect winning project (think MENA - most probably in the UAE) following an insightful training period in one of our project or home office location.

Are you ready to hold a key role in our large scope operations of at least $200MN each and deliver capability on complex, sizable, diverse marine projects?

Are you a strong Project Director , experienced in infrastructure construction projects with at least two (2) projects in your portfolio, looking for a new role to get passionate about?

Join our worldwide journey.

Role summary :

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

Qualifications

What you will need to have :

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 infrastructureprojects

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, damsetc.

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

You are someone who :

Is result-driven and has high levels of tenacity; bottom-line oriented

Focuses on solutions rather than problems

Possesses strong business acumen; you can understand how the “technical” intercepts with business and vice versa

Has deep knowledge of Project Management cycle and principles

Has superb communication skills; You are able to foster strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and you thrive in negotiation and in making an impact

Is a true leader; you are able to build and manage effective teams, see opportunities in every difficulty and aspire others

Has proven leadership skills with demonstrated ability to manage teams where innovative delivery and construction methods have been utilized; you are able to see opportunities in every difficulty and aspire others

Is passionate about complex EPC projects and enjoys working in an international, culture diverse environments

Additional Information

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 monitoringour 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.

Rest assured that your application will be treated with strict confidentiality and under all applicable data privacy regulations.

Depending on the nature of the position and its associated compliance risk level, a background check on your profile may be carried out.