Projects Director

Job Title: Projects Director Sector: Oil & Gas Location: Port Harcourt Work Mode: Full-time Job Summary The Project Director - Operations is responsible for translating the company's corporate objectives into executable operational plans and ensuring seamless end-to-end EPC project delivery within the Oil & Gas sector. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across engineering, project operations, construction, HSE, quality, and contracts, while strengthening governance, accountability, and performance management frameworks. Key Responsibilities Translate the company's corporate goals into actionable operational plans, execution standards, and performance targets across all supervised departments. Drive alignment between engineering, project operations, construction, HSE, quality, and contract execution to ensure seamless end-to-end EPC delivery. Support the Managing Director in strengthening governance, accountability, and operational decision-making frameworks. Ensure standardized EPC processes are consistently applied across tendering, planning, execution, cost control, billing, and project close-out. Drive adherence to approved project budgets, schedules, quality standards, and contractual obligations. Monitor project performance metrics, proactively identify risks, and implement corrective actions to maintain predictable delivery outcomes. Ensure ERP systems (D365 Business Central) and other digital tools are effectively utilized for project tracking, reporting, and operational controls. Provide leadership oversight to Engineering and Construction teams to ensure design integrity, constructability, and execution efficiency. Ensure effective interface management between engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities. Promote continuous improvement, value engineering, and cost optimization initiatives across all projects. Coordinate with the tender and estimation function to ensure accurate cost estimates, competitive pricing, effective risk identification, and alignment with company margin targets. Requirements Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (a Masters degree is an advantage). Minimum of 20 years experience in EPC project execution within the Oil & Gas sector, with at least 5 years in a senior operations leadership role.