Project Director

Randstad Türkiye

On behalf of our client—a company operating in the sector and executing large-scale industrial and turnkey projects—we are seeking a Project Director to manage an EPC project. 

Job description

• Manage the project from engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover through to final delivery,

• Oversee project scope, budget, schedule, quality standards, and profitability targets,

• Monitor project budgets, cost control activities, forecasts, and cash flow,

• Develop and manage project schedules, critical milestones, and potential delay risks,

• Lead subcontractor selection processes, contract management, commercial negotiations, and contractual discussions,

• Monitor subcontractor performance, costs, and contractual obligations,

• Establish the project organization structure and build the required project teams,

• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Construction, Technical Office, Planning, Procurement, Engineering, QA/QC, and HSE,

•  Manage project risks, variations, and potential claim processes,

• Provide regular reporting to senior management on project progress, budget, cost, schedule, risks, and profitability,

• Maintain effective communication and coordination with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders,

• Ensure successful project delivery in line with established schedule, budget, quality, and profitability objectives,

• Support the company's commercial and operational objectives throughout the project lifecycle,

• Remain open to taking on responsibilities in future regional projects following the completion of the current assignment.

Requirements

•  Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline,

• Minimum 10 years of experience in large-scale EPC and turnkey industrial projects,

•  Proven experience managing large-scale projects end-to-end as a Project Manager or Project Director,

• Strong background in fuel storage terminals, tank farms, energy, oil & gas, petrochemical, or similar industrial projects,

• Hands-on experience in fuel storage tank and piping projects,

• Strong understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning processes,

•  Solid experience in budget management, cost control, scheduling, contract administration, and subcontractor management,

• Experienced in subcontractor selection, commercial negotiations, and contract management,

• Demonstrated success in leading large, multidisciplinary teams,

• Experience reporting to executive and senior management levels,

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken,

• Proficient in MS Office and project management/planning tools,

• Strong command of digital tools and technology

•  Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills,

• High level of accountability and professional integrity,

• No restrictions on domestic or international travel,

•  Previous experience in the Middle East and/or North Africa region is preferred.