Project Director

Job Overview:

The Project Director is accountable for the financial and technical success of the project and to lead Project and Discipline managers/leads to achieve project objectives. They must develop and maintain a positive relationship with clients that leads to future work.  The Project Director mentors and coaches future leaders and is respected as a leader externally by multiple clients. They apply an advanced understanding of McDermott’s business to improve project cost-effectiveness, apply change management, risk management, and opportunity management principles, and improve project margin across projects.

They are responsible for developing the project execution plan under new lines of the business that leverage company and industry capabilities.
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Essential Qualifications and

Education:

15+ years in the oil and gas industry (10+ Years as a PM)
Bachelor’s Degree and above (Master’s Degree is preferred)
Ability and willingness to support projects planned for remote and/or difficult locations

Strong Project Management experience of large-size EPIC projects coupled with good knowledge of the marine construction industry

Ability to develop Project’s Execution strategy, Profit Plan, and objectives to ensure efficient and effective implementation, aligned with McDermott Policies, overall business strategy, and objectives

Technical competency in the subject matter of the Project to be able to manage the implications of technical challenges and selection of key project team members  Effective and efficient communication skills

Capacity to maintain a working knowledge of the project as part of overall Project accountability and ensure implementation of required corrective actions

Data analytics-focused in support of tracking and trending of Project Performance  Ability to assist Project Directors in problem-solving and conflict resolution  Ability to provide recommendations to the Operations group in the development of policies and procedures as part of the continuous improvement process

Ability to understand and be able to communicate the link between the Project and corporate needs  Champion implementation and adherence to McDermott’s Processes, Procedures, and tools on the Project  Ability to strategies and foresee potential issues  Knowledgeable/insight into work planning, schedule, cost controls, risk management, progress measurement, and forecasting to drive the Project and its financial performance

Digital transformation focused - Demand organization’s support with digital solutions on the project as part of innovation, and continuous improvement processes  Understanding of EPC contracts and contracting strategies with the ability to communicate contract requirements to the Project Team Ability to empower and empathize with team members#LI-PF1

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Manage large complex EPFC projects that may have multiple Project Managers or Alliance project programs

Manage projects with a total installed cost typically exceeding $500 Million USD, from inception to project completion.

Act as McDermott’s principal representative, responsible for all matters pertaining to the project and project execution in accordance with the contract, the Project’s Execution Plan, and the project’s HSE, project security, quality, schedule, and financial goals

Accountable to McDermott Management and the client for McDermott team performance

Hold authority to direct the Project Team within the bounds of McDermott Policy and have access to Senior Management for resolution of project…