Project Director

Kanadevia Inova; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanadevia Inova, located in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking a Project Director responsible for leading large-scale EPC projects, ensuring they align with organizational goals and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have proven leadership skills, financial management experience, and the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships. This role offers a unique opportunity to participate in strategic decision-making within a forward-looking organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Director within an EPC environment.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and excellent communication skills.
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of contract management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for large-scale EPC projects.
• Define project goals in line with organizational objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Team Management

Risk Management

Financial Management

Project Planning and Execution

Quality Assurance

Job description

The Project Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction for large-scale EPC projects within the KVI organization. The role involves planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects while ensuring they meet the defined scope, budget, and timeline.

Define project goals in line with organizational objectives and ensure consistency with the company's vision.

Qualifications

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with external and internal key stakeholders, including clients, executives, partners, department heads, and team members.
• Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the board and management, ensuring effective communication and reporting.

Team Management

• Lead and mentor key project team members and other key personnel.
• Foster a collaborative and high‑performing team culture.
• Assign roles and responsibilities to project team members considering their strengths and weaknesses to ensure project efficiency and accountability.

Risk Management

• Identify potential risks, quantify those risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Proactively address issues that arise, ensuring they are resolved on time.
• Escalate significant risks and issues to senior management as needed.

Contract and Claim Management

• Have a clear understanding of rights and obligations defined on the Contract to be executed.
• Ensure the contractual agreed scope is clearly understood by all project team members.
• Fully understand the agreed contractual terms and conditions to protect the company’s interests.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks by ensuring terms are aligned with legal, regulatory and business requirements.

Financial Management

• Develop and manage project budgets, including forecasting and variance analysis.
• Ensure that projects are delivered within approved financial key performance indicators.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts and agreements where applicable.

Project Planning and Execution

• Oversee the development of detailed project plans, timelines, and work breakdown structures.
• Ensure project execution adheres to established internal processes and methodologies.
• Track progress and manage resources against milestones and project deliverables.Provide regular project updates and performance reports to senior management and stakeholders.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure that deliverables meet the contract specifications and company’s high-quality standards.
• Implement quality control measures and project audits.
• Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement and feed‑back into the organization.

Why Join Kanadevia Inova?

• Unique dual role combining financial leadership and legal entity governance.
• Opportunity to act as statutory representative of our North America entity.
• Exposure to global finance structures and international stakeholders.
• Involvement in strategic and operational decision-making.
• Be part of a collaborative, forward‑looking, and growing organisation.