Project Director

Description

• Provide detailed project status reports, risk registers, and KPI dashboards to the Project Director.
• Act as a focal point for the EPC contractor on site, ensuring alignment on technical, scheduling, and HSSE matters.
• Assist with planning and execution of site activities, including logistics, equipment deliveries, and permit applications.
• Ensure SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) schedules are aligned with the EPC contractor and client expectations.
• Review, track, and flag issues within key project documents including schedules, design submissions, RFIs, NCRs, and contractual deliverables.
• Support implementation of HSSE standards and assist in ensuring all activities meet KSA legal, municipal, and GACA/ECRA regulatory standards.
• Schedule and document regular meetings with the EPC contractor and other key stakeholders.
• Coordinate daily activities with the Project Director, Sales, After-Sales, Applications Engineering and EPC contractor for all client-facing scopes.
• Support proactive risk identification and mitigation for inflight projects.
• Coordinate local content initiatives, in alignment with NIDLP and other Saudi industrial strategies.
• Liaise with the quality team in HQ (China) to ensure QA/QC standards are met across all local workstreams.
• Liaise with local authorities, customs, and ministries as required for the project.

Requirements

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Director to support the successful delivery of Hithium’s BESS projects in UAE and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure our local delivery aligns with contractual, regulatory, and Saudization requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management, or related discipline.
• Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency highly advantageous.
• Proficient in MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and project management platforms (e.g., Primavera, Smartsheet).
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, including sales, after-sales, and technical delivery groups.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in project coordination, preferably within energy, construction, or infrastructure sectors in the Middle East.

Benefits

Ideal Candidate Profile

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance