Project Director (Onshore Projects)
UnitedYou Ventures
Date: 17 hours ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time
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
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.
- 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
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