Director of Project

The Director of Projects is accountable for the successful execution and delivery of individual projects from initiation to completion. This role entails managing project teams, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets, mitigating risks, and reporting progress to stakeholders. The Director of Projects plays a critical role in achieving project objectives and ensuring that outcomes align with the strategic priorities of the organization.

• · Utilize project management software specific to construction for tracking and documentation.
• Apply HSSE policies, protocols, plans, approved HSSE objectives, and KPIs directly to project operations. Tailor standard procedures to specific project needs while ensuring compliance. Actively supervise the project workforce to enforce safety measures and protocols.
• · Develop contingency plans for potential project challenges, such as weather delays or supply chain disruptions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and regulatory authorities
• Conduct post-project evaluations to assess success and areas for improvement.
• · Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments related to site conditions and regulatory compliance.
• · Evaluate team performance and provide constructive feedback
• · Foster a positive team culture and resolve conflicts
• Encourage feedback from team members to refine processes.
• · Create and review construction schedules, ensuring alignment with project timelines.
• Promote and implement the 'Golden 10 Life-Saving Rules' in daily operations by providing all required resources and ensuring all employees adhere strictly to these guidelines.
• Develop comprehensive project plans and timelines.
• · Address and resolve stakeholder concerns promptly.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and subcontractors to align project goals and specifications
• · Implement corrective actions as necessary to improve project outcomes.
• Track and analyze project performance against KPIs.
• Oversee and promote HSSE training programs to enhance awareness and knowledge.
• Define project scope, including site assessments and material requirements.
• · Prepare stakeholder presentations and reports.
• · Prepare and present project status reports to stakeholders.
• · Negotiate contracts and manage expectations with external partners.
• Manage the immediate response to accidents and incidents on-site.
• Organize knowledge-sharing sessions to disseminate innovative ideas.
• Analyze project data to identify trends and insights.
• Demonstrate active HSSE leadership by promoting a strong safety culture along with allocating HSSE budget and resources, achieving the approved HSSE objectives, and ensuring active participation in all HSSE programs, initiatives, weekly management safety walkthroughs, quarterly safety town halls, and monthly safety committees to improve the safety culture and foster a safe working environment.
• · Facilitate collaboration among team members.
• · Establish comprehensive project budgets, including labor, materials, and equipment.
• Lead cross-functional project teams to ensure cohesion.
• · Provide regular updates to senior management on project status and issues
• · Implement regulatory and safety standards in project planning.
• Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders
• Implement lessons learned from past projects into current practices.
• Research and adopt new technologies to enhance project efficiency.
• · Monitor adherence to project timelines and budgets.
• Adopt all applicable lessons learned recommendations shared by the Corporate HSSE Core Team
• Mentor and support team members in their professional development
• Ensure that employees participate in all required HSSE training and allocate sufficient time for every employee on the project to attend their assigned training
• Empower, Promote, and enforce the understanding and use of 'stop work authority' among all project employees, including subcontractors, supporting a proactive approach to hazard identification and resolution.
• · Coordinate with local authorities for permits and zoning requirements.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices
• · Conduct regular team meetings to discuss progress.
• Facilitate thorough investigations and reporting to identify causes and implement corrective actions.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within project teams.

Technical Interpretation: Ability to interpret and analyze construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents.

• Proficient in Digital Tools: Competent in leveraging digital tools to enhance project efficiency.
• Strong project management skills, including risk management and resource allocation.
• Proficient in project management software and tools
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Expertise: Proven ability to manage large-scale construction projects successfully. ·
• Software Proficiency: Proven track record of effectively managing high-performing teams.
• Industry Experience: Strong understanding of construction principles, methodology, and best practices.
• Technical Knowledge: Experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving collaboration.
• Innovation: Proven ability to drive innovation in project management practices by identifying and implementing new methodologies, tools, and technologies.
• Digital Tools Proficiency: Competent in leveraging digital tools to enhance project efficiency.
• Cost Estimation: Comprehensive knowledge of construction cost estimating and budgeting techniques.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with industry-specific regulations, standards, and best practices. ·
• Change Management: Experience in change management and the ability to drive organizational change initiatives.
• Leadership: Proven leadership skills with experience in managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Project Controls: Experience in developing and implementing project control mechanisms, such as progress reporting, risk management, and change control.
• Data Analysis: Analytical and problem-solving abilities to evaluate project challenges.
• Minimum 20 years of progressive experience in construction project management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.