Senior Project Director NEW

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Manage and integrate large complex EPFC projects that may have multiple Project Directors or Alliance project programs with a potential additional reporting line to the COO/CEO
• Take responsibility for projects with a total installed cost exceeding $2 Billion USD from inception to project execution
• Responsible for Management and Execution of all phases of the project
• Responsible for Strategic Leadership of the Project (or pursuit)
• Represent McDermott in front of the Client and is responsible for client satisfaction
• Have bottom-line responsibility for all aspects of the performance of the project (technical, schedule, costs, quality, and safety)
• Ensure project compliance with BMS policies and legal requirements
• Deliver the project at as-sold GP (or better) and responsible for accurate forecasting
• Manage project risks and opportunities
• Establish a high-performance safety culture
• May be assigned to lead a bid team, execute capture strategy, and lead technical & commercial bid efforts in conjunction with the Proposal and estimating department
• Deliver the Project by the approved budget and baseline schedule
• Ensure the Project activities adhere to the requirements of the Quality Management System
• Ensure the Project activities adhere to the requirements of the HSE Management System
• Responsible for the development, approval, and implementation of Project Execution Plan
• Oversee the planning and resource allocation of personnel throughout the project
• Define the role, responsibilities, and authorities of reporters
• Delegate authority and responsibility
• Ensure that the Main Contract and Subcontracts are correctly administered, including an agreement to the variations to the scope of work
• Establish & maintain relationships with the Client & Subcontractors
• Drive the resolution of issues or conflicts between departments or with the Client
• Monitor and manage the project risk profile with the assistance of relevant departments
• Ensure compliance with the contract in all aspects
• Prepare and issue reports to the Client on contract requirements
• Liaise with the Client and key subcontractors as required
• Arrange and attend meetings with the Client and subcontractors as required
• Ensure that all written documentation required under the contract is prepared and submitted on time and by contract requirements
• Ensure that all QA and HSE policies and practices are properly administered and executed
• Ensure that all personnel training requirements are met
• Ensure that the Contract is properly administered, especially protection of our contractual rights, and maximization of the opportunities, including negotiation of variations to the scope of work
• Oversee the management of change
• Ensure robust decision-making process is utilized and recorded
• Oversee contingency planning and lessons learned for the Engineering, Fabrication, Construction, and Installation scope
• Represent McDermott in all meetings
• Ensure that the close-out activities are properly performed, and documents are submitted as required by the contract and McDermott Close-out Procedure
• Own and lead the implementation, enforcement, and verification of compliance with all McDermott policies and procedures
• Ensure employees understand their responsibility and authority to effectively implement the requirements of all McDermott policies and procedures
• Ensure the timely completion of all mandatory training by themselves and their teams

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• 20+ years of relevant industry experience (10+ years as a PD)
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject (PMP preferred; MBA or Post Graduate Management qualification an advantage)
• Willingness and ability to support projects planned for remote and/or difficult locations
• 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