Jedson Engineering
JOB TITLE
Project Director – EPC
SUMMARY Project Directors should have a proven record of project leadership on EPC projects, either lump sum or reimbursable, with a project value between $150 MM and $500 MM. The Project Director possesses the knowledge and skills to develop project plans, scope of services, schedules, budgets, and execution plans, understands project success criteria, and is the primary interface with the client while coordinating and leading the engineering team.
The Project Director will also be involved in various business development activities and will be expected to mentor and develop other employees within their organization.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Clarify the goals, deliverables, and outcomes of the project
Participate in Business Development activities from conception through proposal, project success, and client relationship management
Contribute to risk reviews and Business Risk Management Framework (BRMF)
Involved in the FEED phase or equivalent, producing detailed control-level execution plans, budgets, and schedules
Oversee detailed design and procurement, managing overall project scope, schedule, budget, and forecasts including subcontracts
Oversee commissioning (field phase), including managing overall commissioning/turnover scope, schedule, budget, and forecasts
Oversee project close‑out and turnover, producing project close‑out reports and retaining historical data for future reference
Responsible for the Project Services function, including Document Control, Scheduling, and Cost Management
Identify potential project risks and develop contingency plans to minimize impact
Continuously monitor risks throughout the project lifecycle
Track and report budget vs. actuals, implementing strategies to execute the project on plan
Accurately predict costs for various phases of the project
Ensure all project deliverables are completed as per the contract
Facilitate the final delivery of the project to the client
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Strong commercial acumen, understanding key clients, industry influences, financial cycles, and product applications
Detailed understanding of business frameworks such as joint ventures and consortiums, including risk, profit, loss, and governance
Experience with various contract agreements (lump sum, reimbursable, G‑max, etc.)
Knowledge of local conditions, environment, climate, labor posture, and availability
Ability to work with local contractors and vendors, maintaining good community relations
Understanding of the impact of local laws, regulations, prices, exchange rates, taxation, import/export criteria, and logistics
Active engagement with external organizations, professional associations, educational institutions, community partners, and industry trade associations
Strong understanding of engineering principles, construction processes, and project management methodologies
Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Proficiency in project management software tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or similar
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including risk management capabilities
Financial management and resource optimization
Commitment to maintaining the firm’s reputation for excellence and delivering complex, multi‑discipline projects on time, within budget, and with quality
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
15 to 25+ years of related project experience
Experience in a project leadership role for a lump sum EPC project of more than $150 MM or a reimbursable project of more than $500 MM
Strong understanding and working knowledge of Project Controls
Ability to foster and build strong relationships with clients, internal stakeholders, and engineers
Demonstrated leadership skills to support a project from cradle to grave
Additional qualifications or certifications may be considered as appropriate
SENIORITY LEVEL Director
EMPLOYMENT TYPE Full‑time
JOB FUNCTION Management and Manufacturing
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SUMMARY Project Directors should have a proven record of project leadership on EPC projects, either lump sum or reimbursable, with a project value between $150 MM and $500 MM. The Project Director possesses the knowledge and skills to develop project plans, scope of services, schedules, budgets, and execution plans, understands project success criteria, and is the primary interface with the client while coordinating and leading the engineering team.
The Project Director will also be involved in various business development activities and will be expected to mentor and develop other employees within their organization.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Clarify the goals, deliverables, and outcomes of the project
Participate in Business Development activities from conception through proposal, project success, and client relationship management
Contribute to risk reviews and Business Risk Management Framework (BRMF)
Involved in the FEED phase or equivalent, producing detailed control-level execution plans, budgets, and schedules
Oversee detailed design and procurement, managing overall project scope, schedule, budget, and forecasts including subcontracts
Oversee commissioning (field phase), including managing overall commissioning/turnover scope, schedule, budget, and forecasts
Oversee project close‑out and turnover, producing project close‑out reports and retaining historical data for future reference
Responsible for the Project Services function, including Document Control, Scheduling, and Cost Management
Identify potential project risks and develop contingency plans to minimize impact
Continuously monitor risks throughout the project lifecycle
Track and report budget vs. actuals, implementing strategies to execute the project on plan
Accurately predict costs for various phases of the project
Ensure all project deliverables are completed as per the contract
Facilitate the final delivery of the project to the client
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Strong commercial acumen, understanding key clients, industry influences, financial cycles, and product applications
Detailed understanding of business frameworks such as joint ventures and consortiums, including risk, profit, loss, and governance
Experience with various contract agreements (lump sum, reimbursable, G‑max, etc.)
Knowledge of local conditions, environment, climate, labor posture, and availability
Ability to work with local contractors and vendors, maintaining good community relations
Understanding of the impact of local laws, regulations, prices, exchange rates, taxation, import/export criteria, and logistics
Active engagement with external organizations, professional associations, educational institutions, community partners, and industry trade associations
Strong understanding of engineering principles, construction processes, and project management methodologies
Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Proficiency in project management software tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or similar
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including risk management capabilities
Financial management and resource optimization
Commitment to maintaining the firm’s reputation for excellence and delivering complex, multi‑discipline projects on time, within budget, and with quality
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
15 to 25+ years of related project experience
Experience in a project leadership role for a lump sum EPC project of more than $150 MM or a reimbursable project of more than $500 MM
Strong understanding and working knowledge of Project Controls
Ability to foster and build strong relationships with clients, internal stakeholders, and engineers
Demonstrated leadership skills to support a project from cradle to grave
Additional qualifications or certifications may be considered as appropriate
SENIORITY LEVEL Director
EMPLOYMENT TYPE Full‑time
JOB FUNCTION Management and Manufacturing
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