Project Director

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

On behalf of our client—a company operating in the sector and executing large-scale industrial and turnkey projects, we are seeking a Project Director to manage an EPC project.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project from engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover through to final delivery,
• Oversee project scope, budget, schedule, quality standards, and profitability targets,
• Monitor project budgets, cost control activities, forecasts, and cash flow,
• Develop and manage project schedules, critical milestones, and potential delay risks,
• Lead subcontractor selection processes, contract management, commercial negotiations, and contractual discussions,
• Monitor subcontractor performance, costs, and contractual obligations,
• Establish the project organization structure and build the required project teams,
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Construction, Technical Office, Planning, Procurement, Engineering, QA/QC, and HSE,
• Manage project risks, variations, and potential claim processes,
• Provide regular reporting to senior management on project progress, budget, cost, schedule, risks, and profitability,
• Maintain effective communication and coordination with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders,
• Ensure successful project delivery in line with established schedule, budget, quality, and profitability objectives,
• Support the company's commercial and operational objectives throughout the project lifecycle,
• Remain open to taking on responsibilities in future regional projects following the completion of the current assignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline,
• Minimum 10 years of experience in large-scale EPC and turnkey industrial projects,
• Proven experience managing large-scale projects end-to-end as a Project Manager or Project Director,
• Strong background in fuel storage terminals, tank farms, energy, oil gas, petrochemical, or similar industrial projects,
• Hands‑on experience in fuel storage tank and piping projects,
• Strong understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning processes,
• Solid experience in budget management, cost control, scheduling, contract administration, and subcontractor management,
• Experienced in subcontractor selection, commercial negotiations, and contract management,
• Demonstrated success in leading large, multidisciplinary teams,
• Experience reporting to executive and senior management levels,
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken,
• Proficient in MS Office and project management/planning tools,
• Strong command of digital tools and technology
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills,
• High level of accountability and professional integrity,
• No restrictions on domestic or international travel,
• Previous experience in the Middle East and/or North Africa region is preferred.