EPC Turnkey Project Director - Large-Scale Infra

Randstad Türkiye; Fatih; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Türkiye, on behalf of our client, seeks a Project Director to lead an EPC turnkey industrial project in Turkey. You will oversee engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover, ensuring on-time delivery, budget control, and compliance with quality standards.

The ideal candidate has a civil/related engineering degree, 10+ years in large EPC projects, and strong leadership, English proficiency, and readiness to travel internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in large-scale EPC and turnkey projects.
• Proven end-to-end project leadership as PM or Director on large projects.
• Strong background in fuel storage terminals, tank farms, energy, oil & gas, petrochemicals.
• Hands-on experience in fuel storage tank and piping projects.
• Understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning.
• Experience in budget management, cost control, scheduling, contracts.
• Experience in subcontractor selection, negotiations, contract management.
• Experience reporting to executive and senior management.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• Proficient in MS Office and project management tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and problem-solving.
• No travel restrictions; willing to travel domestically or internationally.
• Experience in Middle East and/or North Africa region preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage project from engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning to handover.
• Oversee scope, budget, schedule, quality standards, and profitability targets.
• Monitor budgets, cost control, forecasts, and cash flow.
• Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, and delay risks.
• Lead subcontractor selection, contract management, and negotiations.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, costs, and obligations.
• Establish project organization and build project teams.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams: Construction, Technical Office, Planning, Procurement, Engineering, QA/QC, HSE.
• Manage risks, variations, and potential claim processes.
• Provide regular reporting to senior management on progress and profitability.
• Maintain communication with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Ensure delivery aligned with scope, budget, quality and profitability.
• Support commercial and operational objectives throughout lifecycle.
• Remain open to future regional project responsibilities after current assignment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

English fluency

Accountability

Team building

Risk management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline

Tools

MS Office

Project management tools

Job description

Randstad Türkiye, on behalf of our client, seeks a Project Director to lead an EPC turnkey industrial project in Turkey. You will oversee engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover, ensuring on-time delivery, budget control, and compliance with quality standards.

The ideal candidate has a civil/related engineering degree, 10+ years in large EPC projects, and strong leadership, English proficiency, and readiness to travel internationally.