Job Description

The Project Director will be responsible for the Rock Island. They will lead the full execution of these projects to maximize project outcomes in terms of cash flow and margin, while ensuring delivery on time, in accordance with contractual requirements and internal processes, and effectively managing customer expectations.

Responsibilities

The Project Director is fully responsible for the following activities:

• Project execution strategy: Based on the contract, develop and implement an overall project execution strategy to achieve the project’s performance objectives.

• Communication: Represent GE with the customer; oversee and manage this interface and relationship. Manage both internal and external communication loops.

• Project organization: Establish and secure the resources required for project execution. Organize the project team and ensure team members have clearly defined roles, responsibilities, interfaces, and the authority needed within their functions.

• Performance management: Continuously monitor and, if necessary, report the required key performance indicators (KPIs). Take all actions and decisions immediately necessary to ensure financial, schedule, quality, and safety performance in order to maximize achievement of project objectives.

• Quality, environmental, health and safety management: Establish, implement, and monitor the project quality plan, procedures, and EHS plan. Ensure the highest level of compliance with specifications at the lowest final cost.

• Claims management: Define a claims management strategy and lead actions accordingly. Handle claims by identifying and carrying out all necessary actions in line with the defined strategy.

• Risks and opportunities: Define a risk management plan. Continuously update and review the risks and opportunities for each project. Assess and determine actions that benefit overall project performance. Track implementation and results.

• People management: Build, lead, and coach a committed project team that ensures the highest level of performance for each project. Define project goals and objectives, evaluate performance against these goals and objectives, and provide performance evaluations and development plans to functional management.

• Project planning: Develop and monitor the master schedule, and manage project float to ensure timely completion of projects.

Qualifications / Requirements

• University degree (B.A.Sc. or M.A.Sc.) in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, preferably in the hydroelectric power or construction sector.

• Operational leader, results-oriented, able to manage complex situations and make sound decisions under pressure.

• Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities in a complex project environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Knowledge of hydroelectric power plant components.

• Strong organizational skills and disciplined work structure.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, team spirit, and ability to work independently.

• Negotiation skills, particularly in the context of change management and claims management.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Must be willing to comply with pre-employment screening, including but not limited to reference and background checks.

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