Project Director – (Iraq) – UCC Holding – Iraq

Job Summary

The Project Director has overall responsibility for directing multiple projects simultaneously or a single highvolume project by setting overall objectives, establishing and managing all planning and scheduling, resourceallocation, project accounting, contractors performance, resource and safety management as well as providingtechnical direction in ensuring timely compliance to all standards. The position has the principal accountabilityof providing clear direction on strategic goals and translating these into business and performance measuresand ensuring that the project delivers outstanding and efficient client-driven service.

Job Responsibilities 1

Manage the overall planning, coordination and control of the project to ensure functional and financial viability
to meet client’s requirements.
Manage cost effective plans and processes for all phases of the project.
Manage quality control procedures in all related activities.
Manage the execution of all planning software to track any variations, disruptions and/or associated impacts.
Keep regular and close watch of all activities and ensuring proper meetings and coordination among all teams
are in place to close in on deliverables, inspections, sign-offs etc.
Oversee the engineering design and supervision aspects.
Maintain overall cost control by evaluating and advising on the best course of actions to determine cost
efficiency and capability.
Establish and maintains all cost allocation schedules over the duration of the project with period reporting to
the concerned management as well as client.
Determine all procurement targets in relation to all direct and indirect costs and schedules of the project.
Ensure the proper utilization of cost control measures of all related expenditures, and track any variations.
Strategize on approaches to ensure project earnings

Job Responsibilities 2

Participate in the development and completion of all tender processes of the project.
Manage all allocations of assets and liabilities over the period of the project phases including the payments
related to subcontractors, bonding requirements, project cash flows etc. and ensure these are properly
established in the ERP system in time for payments to be consistent with the terms of the agreements for the
projects.
Lead in the identification, control, assessment, minimization or elimination of all possible risks and likely
hazards in the project.
Lead the team and oversees all Human Research processes and procedures including personnel planning,
staff evaluation and dispute management.
Lead in the management of commercial and cost planning, value engineering, contract administration and
estimations by quantifying, strategizing and reconciling project related claims to client or from contractors
involved in the project.

Additional Responsibilities 3

Job Knowledge & Skills

Professional Client Management and Contract Development
Effective project management, strong knowledge of engineering drawings and specifications
Proven leadership and management skills to optimize team management and development.
Proven ability in the execution of complex construction projects.
Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and manage key stakeholders and
suppliers.
ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

Minimum 15 year(s) working experience, 10 year(s) in a relevant management/leadership position, 5 year (s) GCC is a plus

Competencies

Collaboration
Build High-Performing Teams
Speed of Execution
Build Process and Systems
Provide Direction
Drive Cost Optimization
Accountability
Job Details

Preferred Candidate