Project Director

About the Role & Strategic Context We are expanding our presence in the region and transforming our Abu Dhabi Branch into a local Center of Excellence for project execution and engineering services. We are seeking an exceptional Project Director to serve as the pivotal leadership figure driving this evolution.Reporting directly to the Director of Project Execution, you will be responsible for the full Profit & Loss (P&L) of assigned major EPC projects, supervising branch operations, and coaching our team members to ensure high-standard execution, financial performance, and client satisfaction.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Branch Leadership: Supervise branch organization and operational delivery, acting as the primary operational reference to transform the office into a high-performing local competence hub.P&L & Project Oversight: Hold direct P&L accountability to the Director of Project Execution for allocated projects, ensuring strict adherence to schedule, quality, HSE KPIs, cash flow, and financial targets.Team Guidance & Coaching: Guide, support, and coach project teams, ensuring optimal resource allocation and compliance with company policies.Risk & Financial Management: Monitor project margins, exposures, and cash flows; evaluate risk scenarios proactively and define effective mitigation strategies.Executive & Client Interface: Act as the prime reference for steering committees, project sponsorship, and executive-level negotiations with Clients, Consortium Partners, and key suppliers.Requirements & QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required.Experience: 20–25+ years of extensive experience within the EPC / Oil & Gas industry, covering Project Management, Construction/Site Management, Project Controls, Engineering Management, and Sales.Management Track Record: Solid General Management experience with proven hands-on P&L responsibility for multi-million dollar projects.Leadership Competencies: Exceptional crisis management, negotiation, risk evaluation, and high-pressure decision-making capabilities.Languages: Full professional fluency in English is mandatory.Location & Availability: Candidates currently residing in the UAE or GCC region are strongly preferred to facilitate an efficient onboarding process.