Project Director (Onshore Projects)

UnitedYou Ventures; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedYou Ventures is seeking an experienced Project Director (Onshore Projects) to lead the EPC oil & gas client’s project management team, guiding engineers, procurement, project control, contracts, QA/QC and HSE to deliver on time, within budget and to the required quality. Responsibilities include developing execution plans, mobilization, cost control, budgeting, client liaison, and fostering teamwork.

Requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 15+ years in oil & gas project management,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of project management experience in oil & gas.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience managing projects valued at $75 million USD or more.
• ADNOC project experience will be given preference.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal preparation and oversee development of technical and commercial proposals.
• Develop preliminary execution plans and supervise data collection for proposal finalization.
• Prepare and manage detailed project execution plans and sign off on key planning documents.
• Oversee project mobilization, resource planning, team setup, and schedule development across all functions.
• Establish and implement plans for HSE, quality, and cost control.
• Participate in project budgeting and ensure availability of resources to meet targets.
• Direct project execution through project/area managers ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery.
• Liaise with client senior management and maintain strong relationships.
• Supervise project controls and reporting, including progress tracking, forecasting, and issue resolution.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with contract duration, budget, and performance benchmarks.
• Provide leadership to contractors and vendors, maintaining high standards of professionalism.
• Promote quality culture, conduct audits, and enforce non-conformance resolution.
• Ensure high safety standards and proactive client engagement on HSE matters.
• Deliver accurate monthly cost reports and forecast completion with variance control.
• Foster teamwork and staff development, including career planning, performance reviews, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Coach senior staff and align training with career progression paths.
• Lead client, team, and departmental meetings to maintain alignment and resolve issues.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

HSE

Cost control

Budgeting

Contract management

Scheduling

Client liaison

Education

Bachelors in Engineering or related field

Job description

About the job Project Director (Onshore Projects)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Director to join our EPC oil & gas client's team. Provides leadership to the project management team, which comprises the project managers, procurement, project control, contracts management, quality assurance/quality control and health/safety and environment teams to ensure successful completion of the project within the parameters of time, budgets and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead proposal preparation, analyze RFQ requirements, and oversee development of technical and commercial proposals.
• Develop preliminary execution plans and supervise data collection for proposal finalization.
• Upon project award, prepare and manage detailed project execution plans and strategies; sign off on key planning documents (Level 13 schedules).
• Oversee project mobilization, resource planning, team setup, and schedule development across all functions (engineering, procurement, construction).
• Establish and implement plans for HSE, quality, and cost control.
• Participate in project budgeting and ensure availability of resources to meet performance targets and compliance requirements.
• Direct project execution through project/area managers ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery.
• Liaise with client senior management, resolve conflicts, and maintain strong working relationships.
• Supervise project controls and reporting, including daily/weekly/monthly progress tracking, forecasting, and issue resolution.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with contract duration, budget, and performance benchmarks.
• Provide leadership to contractors and vendors, maintaining high standards of professionalism and compliance.
• Promote quality culture, conduct regular audits, and enforce non-conformance resolution.
• Ensure high safety standards and proactive client engagement on HSE matters.
• Deliver accurate monthly cost reports, forecasting project completion with variance control.
• Foster teamwork and staff development, including career planning, performance reviews, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Coach senior staff, define development plans, and align training with career progression paths.
• Lead client, team, and departmental meetings to maintain alignment and resolve issues.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by the organization.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field
• 15+ years of project management experience in oil & gas, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects valued at $75 million USD or more
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Candidates with ADNOC Project Experience will be given preference

Long-term position with family status & other attractive benefits