Associate Director – Integration & Implementation

Purpose of the Job

Acting as Ass. Director, responsible for the management of integration and implementation projects assigned to the I&I department. Primary responsibility for the day-to-day management of consultants, contractors and vendors carrying out works for RSGT. Ensure adequate coordination of all works by these parties with the ongoing terminal operations and other internal/RSGT stakeholders, as well as coordination with relevant authorities and external stakeholders as required.

The employee is envisaged to work both outdoor in the terminal on the construction site(s), and indoor in the SPD office, on approximately 50/50 basis.

Minimum 12 years of experience required in the construction industry, with at least 5 years working for a (general) contractor.

Minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering (construction, civil, mechanical, electrical) or architecture, excellent level in English, preferably Arabic speaker.

• Allocate and manage resources assigned to the entrusted RSGT project(s)
• Manage the selection and procurement of consultants and contractors required for the development of each assigned project
• Manage the delivery of assigned projects in accordance with the agreed parameters, i.e. time/schedule, budget, quality and HSSE requirements
• Coordinate all consultancy-, design- and construction works with all internal and external stakeholders to the assigned project(s)
• Responsible for liaison between operations and contractors, ensuring each is aware of the proposed daily activities
• Manage contractors’ and consultants’ project plans, ensuring that they reflect RSGT’s priorities and objectives
• Manage the preparation and regular updating of the master project schedules, incl. reporting on contractors’ schedules and progress, claims, etc.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of project dashboards with key metrics – including regular updating
• Lead regular meetings with consultants and contractors on the project(s)
• Ensure collation of design/construction daily/weekly/monthly records from contractors, consultants and site staff
• Responsible for proper management and administration of all relevant construction- and supply contracts; liaison with Legal Counsel as required
• Ensure records of contractual documents and correspondence related to assigned projects are accurate and well maintained
• Review of progress payment applications issued by contractors, as well as review of contract variation orders, and monitoring the approval process
• Maintain good working relationships with RSGT departments, relevant authorities and other stakeholders

• Strong experience in project management
• Solid knowledge of engineering- and construction best-practices
• Good understanding of key project drivers (such as HSSE, budget, schedule, quality) and requirements
• Experience in Quality Control (QA) and Quality Assurance (QA)
• Good understanding of construction contracts and contractor management
• People management and teamwork; good communication skills

• Project Management
• Construction Management
• Design Management
• Supervising others
• Problem solving
• Communication skills
• Manage performance
• Conflict resolution
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Analytical thinking
• Result driven