Director of Integration & Implementation

Purpose of the Job:

Acting as Director, responsible for the management of integration and implementation projects assigned to the I&I department. Primary responsibility for the day-to-day management of consultants, contractors and vendors carrying out works for RSGT. Ensure adequate coordination of all works by these parties with the ongoing terminal operations and other internal/RSGT stakeholders, as well as coordination with relevant authorities and external stakeholders as required.

Qualification / Capabilities:

Working Conditions:

The employee is envisaged to work both outdoor in the terminal on the construction site(s), and indoor in the SPD office, on approximately 50/50 basis.

Required Experience:

Minimum 12 years of experience required in the construction industry, with at least 5 years working for a (general) contractor.

Education / Minimum Requirements:

Minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering (construction, civil, mechanical, electrical) or architecture, excellent level in English, preferably Arabic speaker.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities:

Area of Contribution

• Allocate and manage resources assigned to the entrusted RSGT project(s)
• Manage the selection and procurement of consultants and contractors required for the development of each assigned project
• Manage the delivery of assigned projects in accordance with the agreed parameters, i.e. time/schedule, budget, quality and HSSE requirements
• Coordinate all consultancy-, design- and construction works with all internal and external stakeholders to the assigned project(s)
• Responsible for liaison between operations and contractors, ensuring each is aware of the proposed daily activities
• Manage contractors’ and consultants’ project plans, ensuring that they reflect RSGT’s priorities and objectives
• Manage the preparation and regular updating of the master project schedules, incl. reporting on contractors’ schedules and progress, claims, etc.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of project dashboards with key metrics – including regular updating
• Lead regular meetings with consultants and contractors on the project(s)
• Ensure collation of design/construction daily/weekly/monthly records from contractors, consultants and site staff
• Responsible for proper management and administration of all relevant construction- and supply contracts; liaison with Legal Counsel as required
• Ensure records of contractual documents and correspondence related to assigned projects are accurate and well maintained
• Review of progress payment applications issued by contractors, as well as review of contract variation orders, and monitoring the approval process
• Maintain good working relationships with RSGT departments, relevant authorities and other stakeholders

Skills / Attribute:

• Strong experience in project management
• Solid knowledge of engineering- and construction best-practices
• Good understanding of key project drivers (such as HSSE, budget, schedule, quality) and requirements
• Experience in Quality Control (QA) and Quality Assurance (QA)
• Good understanding of construction contracts and contractor management
• People management and teamwork; good communication skills

Competency:

• Project Management
• Construction Management
• Design Management
• Supervising others
• Problem solving
• Communication skills
• Manage performance
• Conflict resolution
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Analytical thinking
• Result driven