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Jedson Engineering

Project Director

Jedson Engineering, Mobile, Alabama, United States, 36624

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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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