Project Director Petrofac UAE

Petrofac is currently seeking a suitably qualified and experienced candidate for the position of Project Director in Sharjah.

Job Duties of Project Director

• Full project lifecycle ownership with complete responsibility for delivering a >500mUSD project safely on a target schedule in conformity with client specifications and standards.
• Provide onsite leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals.
• Build a strong relationship with the client senior management and ensure smooth working operations between project team and client team.
•   Manage the expectations of all other internal and external stakeholders such as executive management, functional management, vendors, subcontractors, third party agencies and local authorities.
• Ensure that the project HSSE performance meets / exceeds the organizational targets.
• Relentless focus on service quality, promote quality awareness in every sphere of project activity and ensure that the project meets the design objectives.
• Management of issues, risks, and project change requests to ensure successful and on- time project delivery.
• Develop a strong governance and assurance framework on the project with real time reporting of information and communication, both internally and externally.
• Manage the procurement and manufacturing efforts performed across many international locations.
• Ensure high levels of completeness and quality of the deliveries.
• Utilize the in country know how to enable smooth operations on the ground.
• Build and maintain ethical relationships with the local authorities, military, and gendarmerie.
• Provide guidance and coaching to the team in management of their groups.
•  Generate development plans and charting career paths for staff with recommendations for corresponding training programs.
• Monitor performance culminating in promotions/new roles as well as evaluating team members based on potential geared to training/career progression opportunities.
• Mentor young talent (especially fresh graduates) and prepare them for senior roles in the future.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives as it relates to improving project delivery.

Job Requirements For Project Director

The eligibility requirements for the role of Project Director are as under:

Qualification

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in an engineering or construction disciplines.

Experience 

• Minimum 20 years experience in the Oil and Gas Industry in particular the Offshore market.
• Experience in Electrical Offshore Wind Projects, including major onshore Civil construction.
•  A previous track record of managing > 500 M USD projects in offshore platform projects and modular construction.

Certification

• PMI PMP certification.

Skills & Knowledge Desired

• Strong Familiarity with on–site issues through the complete project lifecycle – concept to operations.
• Ownership and Accountability, Highly motivated and self-starter.
• Strategic Mindset with an ability to envision the future, always keeping the bigger picture and projects fundamental aims in view.
• Change Leadership with an ability and willingness to consistently challenge status quo in the interests of ensuring the project success.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an innateability to listen and empathize with all stakeholders, to articulate ideas and vision in a meaningful and compelling way.
• Solid Business Acumen with a good understanding the key business driver of the project and leverage those drives for the benefit of the organization.
• Risk based decision making. Political intelligence.
• Ability to engage with and seek involvement from every group of people in the project’s ecosystem.

Job ID

• 079826

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