Project Director - dubai - Drydocks World

Description

Provide overall leadership and accountability for delivery of assigned project(s) from contract award through completion and close-out, ensuring HSE, quality, schedule, cost, margin, and client satisfaction objectives are achieved. Own the project execution strategy, governance, resource planning, risk and change control, and stakeholder management—driving predictable delivery and strong commercial outcomes.

• Develops and oversees the implementation of department policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of finance functional activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service to customers.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures, and codes of conduct, including strict adherence to the Zero Tolerance to Alcohol policy at all times.

• Prepares and recommends the department budget by preparing analysis and data related to specific elements as directed.
• Monitors the financial performance of the section against budgets so that areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified and rectified promptly and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalised upon.

• Responsible for leading asigned project project including liaising with the client; coordinating and leading partners; supervising members of the project team and project managers; and overseeing project implementation.
• Establish project governance: organization structure, RACI, reporting cadence, decision forums, and stage-gate controls.
• Approve and drive the Project Execution Plan (PEP) and ensure integrated execution across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, and Yard/Marine operations (as applicable).
• Financial Own contract interpretation and compliance: scope, deliverables, acceptance criteria, warranties, LDs, payment milestones, and key risks.
• Lead commercial strategy with Contracts/Legal to protect company interests and ensure contractual discipline in correspondence and notifications.
• Protect project margin through robust cost control, productivity improvement, and proactive claims/variation administrative oversight, reporting, and monitoring and evaluation of the project.
• Demonstrate leadership in making critical decisions, operating at a strategic and tactical level.
• Receive regular reports from project managers or team leads. Thereafter, report directly to senior management and JV board.
• Manage Engineering, Procurement, Construction and handover process with required quality within the allocated budget.
• Making strategic decisions and providing leadership and direction to project managers to implement those decisions.
• Meeting with clients, stakeholders and project managers to report on project progress.
• Liaising with clients and building strong working relationships.
• Devising cost-effective plans to enable effective project completion.
• Managing risks to avoid delays, cost increase or reputational damage. Convert risks and treats to opportunities.
• Ensuring compliance with rules and regulations governing the project.
• Moving with the project team during execution phase from engineering office to construction site.
• Ensure the design is safe and principles of ALARP and Safety in Design are adhered to.
• Endure the project is executed to highest HSE standards.
• Deliver the project within the allocated budget with required quality on time.

• Ensuring suitable resources are available to achieve satisfactory OHS compliance of all work within their responsibility
• Ensuring that there is a documented Risk Management process for all work within their responsibility
• Driving continuous Safety improvement through setting, monitoring and reporting on safety performance against objectives within their department
• Ensuring identified corrective actions assigned to their department are closed out by agreed due dates
• Demonstrating desired behaviors and leading, encouraging and communicating on safety issues when interacting with the workforce
• Meeting all responsibilities as outlined in the DDW OHSMS
• Participating in any training and safety initiatives implemented by the Company
• Complying with all Safety directives, and work instructions
• Immediately reporting any incident or potential hazard to their Supervisor or Safety Dept
• STOP the task if you feel yourself or others may be harmed.
• Device and implement controls to ensure no violation of ISR regulations in order to protect the company information / intellectual properties

• Supervises the activities and work of subordinates by providing formal and informal feedback to ensure that all work within a specific area is carried out in an efficient manner and in accordance with set individual targets.

• Support the management of change through continuous improvement of departmental systems, processes and practices taking into account 'international best practice', changes in international standards and changes in the business environment which demand proactive action plans.
• Stimulates subordinates and contributes to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices taking into account 'international best practice', improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement.

• Supervises the preparation of timely and accurate reports to meet company and department requirements, policies and standards

• Performs other related duties or assignments as directed.
• Broad Engineering knowledge in O&G topsides facilities, offshore construction including EPC.
• Project governance, execution planning, and interface management
• Construction productivity and subcontractor management
• System completion, commissioning, and handover governance
• Strong background with resolution of technical issues during planning and execution phases.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and successfully execute tasks in accordance with business objectives.
• Fully trained and knowledgeable with relevant Safety and Occupational Health & Safety standards.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management across disciplines and construction teams.
• Analytical problem-solving with practical, buildable solutions.
• High ownership, attention to detail, and quality mindset.
• Coaching/mentoring capability and willingness to develop team capability.
• Clear communication and ability to present technical matters to non-specialists.
• Planning and organization skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Solution oriented and demonstrated creative & critical thinking.
• Ability to mentor junior staff members and peers.
• Able to communicate various level of the organization.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Safety, quality and environment conscious.
• Possess cultural awareness & sensitivity and be flexible and demonstrate sound work ethics.
• Maintain strict professionalism and wear business attire/ follow dress code to reflect the company's professional image.

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering / marine engineering / Naval Architect or equivalent

Master's Degree in relevant field.

Project Management.

15–20+ years in project delivery, with 5–8+ years leading large projects as Project Director / Senior PM.

Strong track record in EPC / shipbuilding / ship repair / offshore projects (as applicable).

Demonstrated competence in contracts, change/claims, schedule and cost control, and stakeholder management.