Overview

The Senior Project Director leads Project and Discipline managers/leads to achieve project objectives. They have bottom-line accountability for the financial and technical success of the project or program. They must develop and maintain positive client relationships that lead to future work across regions. The Senior Project Director mentors and coaches future leaders and is respected as a leader externally by multiple clients. They apply an advanced understanding of McDermott’s business to improve project cost-effectiveness, apply change management, risk management, and opportunity management principles, and improve project margin across projects. They are responsible for developing the project execution plan under new lines of the business that leverage company and industry capabilities.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• 20+ years of relevant industry experience (10+ years as a PD)
• Bachelor''s degree in a relevant subject (PMP preferred; MBA or Post Graduate Management qualification an advantage)
• Willingness and ability to support projects planned for remote and/or difficult locations
• Ability to develop Project’s Execution strategy, Profit Plan, and objectives to ensure efficient and effective implementation, aligned with McDermott Policies, overall business strategy, and objectives
• Technical competency in the subject matter of the Project to be able to manage the implications of technical challenges and selection of key project team members
• Effective and efficient communication skills
• Capacity to maintain a working knowledge of the project as part of overall Project accountability and ensure implementation of required corrective actions
• Data analytics-focused in support of tracking and trending of Project Performance
• Ability to assist Project Directors in problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Ability to provide recommendations to the Operations group in the development of policies and procedures as part of the continuous improvement process
• Ability to understand and be able to communicate the link between the Project and corporate needs
• Champion implementation and adherence to McDermott’s Processes, Procedures, and tools on the Project
• Ability to strategies and foresee potential issues
• Knowledgeable/insight into work planning, schedule, cost controls, risk management, progress measurement, and forecasting to drive the Project and its financial performance
• Digital transformation focused - Demand organization’s support with digital solutions on the project as part of innovation, and continuous improvement processes
• Understanding of EPC contracts and contracting strategies with the ability to communicate contract requirements to the Project Team
• Ability to empower and empathize with team members

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Responsibilities

• Manage and integrate large complex EPFC projects that may have multiple Project Directors or Alliance project programs with a potential additional reporting line to the COO/CEO
• Take responsibility for projects with a total installed cost exceeding $2 Billion USD from inception to project execution
• Responsible for Management and Execution of all phases of the project
• Responsible for Strategic Leadership of the Project (or pursuit)
• Represent McDermott in front of the Client and is responsible for client satisfaction
• Have bottom-line responsibility for all aspects of the performance of the project (technical, schedule, costs, quality, and safety)
• Ensure project compliance with BMS policies and legal requirements
• Deliver the project at as-sold GP (or better) and responsible for accurate forecasting
• Manage project risks and opportunities
• Establish a high-performance safety culture
• May be assigned to lead a bid team, execute capture strategy, and lead technical & commercial bid efforts in conjunction with the Proposal and estimating department
• Manage all phases of SURF projects
• Deliver the Project by the approved budget and baseline schedule
• Ensure the Project activities adhere to the requirements of the Quality Management System
• Ensure the Project activities adhere to the requirements of the HSE Management System
• Responsible for the development, approval, and implementation of Project Execution Plan
• Oversee the planning and resource allocation of personnel throughout the project
• Define the role, responsibilities, and authorities of reporters
• Delegate authority and responsibility
• Ensure that the Main Contract and Subcontracts are correctly administered, including an agreement to the variations to the scope of work
• Establish & maintain relationships with the Client & Subcontractors
• Drive the resolution of issues or conflicts between departments or with the Client
• Monitor and manage the project risk profile with the assistance of relevant departments
• Ensure compliance with the contract in all aspects
• Prepare and issue reports to the Client on contract requirements
• Liaise with the Client and key subcontractors as required
• Arrange and attend meetings with the Client and subcontractors as required
• Ensure that all written documentation required under the contract is prepared and submitted on time and by contract requirements
• Ensure that all QA and HSE policies and practices are properly administered and executed
• Ensure that all personnel training requirements are met
• Ensure that the Contract is properly administered, especially protection of our contractual rights, and maximization of the opportunities, including negotiation of variations to the scope of work
• Oversee the management of change
• Ensure robust decision-making process is utilized and recorded
• Oversee contingency planning and lessons learned for the Engineering, Fabrication, Construction, and Installation scope
• Represent McDermott in all meetings
• Ensure that the close-out activities are properly performed, and documents are submitted as required by the contract and McDermott Close-out Procedure
• Own and lead the implementation, enforcement, and verification of compliance with all McDermott policies and procedures
• Ensure employees understand their responsibility and authority to effectively implement the requirements of all McDermott policies and procedures
• Ensure the timely completion of all mandatory training by themselves and their teams