Project Director

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Role : Project Director

Location : Raleigh

Purpose of the Job :

The Project Director plays a pivotal role in overseeing projects with both strategic insight and operational acumen. Responsible for ensuring optimal utilization of technical and human resources, the Project Director is dedicated to achieving timely completion within specified parameters and budget constraints.

From project initiation to culmination, meticulous planning, monitoring, and management of engineering and construction projects are paramount.

Key Areas of Responsibility (KARs) :

HSE and Quality :

• Uphold the highest standards of Safety, Health, and Environmental requirements, aligning them with Linxon’s and client governance.
• Ensure timely acquisition of permits and legal documentation, adhering to regulatory standards.
• Maintain unwavering commitment to quality standards throughout the project lifecycle, with meticulous implementation of project quality plans.

Profit & Loss :

• Assume overall responsibility for managing large-scale, multimillion-pound projects, encompassing commercial, technical, and site construction responsibilities to achieve or surpass performance targets.
• Develop cost-effective plans to facilitate effective project completion while meticulously monitoring building progress, financial aspects, and project quality.

Leadership :

• Manage a diverse portfolio of complex projects, including resource allocation, recruitment, and addressing individual performance challenges.
• Enable project managers to effectively supervise and manage their teams, fostering a culture of autonomy and accountability.

Project Lifecycle :

• Secure essential resources and leverage formal processes and tools to manage resources, budgets, risks, and changes efficiently.
• Demonstrate a holistic understanding of organizational context, ensuring alignment of project approaches, timing, and impact.
• Provide strategic guidance and leadership to project managers, facilitating effective decision-making and implementation.
• Support future order capture through valuable insights and knowledge sharing with sales and tendering teams.

Stakeholder Management :

• Serve as the senior customer interface for allocated projects, ensuring proactive engagement and exceeding customer expectations.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders and the Supply Chain Function to select subcontracted activities, plant, and services, negotiating contract terms and conditions.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, stakeholders, and project managers, providing comprehensive progress reports and fostering strong relationships.

Market Knowledge :

Stay abreast of industry developments, market trends, and competitors’ activities, sharing insights and knowledge proactively.

Risk Management :

• Effectively manage risks to mitigate delays or reputational damage, while identifying opportunities for enhanced project outcomes.
• Foster proactive opportunity management strategies towards customers and contracted supply chain partners / sub-contractors.

Position Parameters :

Budget responsibility : In accordance with Levels of Authority (LOA).

Typical KPIs :

• Effectiveness and sustainability of advice provided.
• On-target delivery of objectives.
• Maintenance of exceptional quality standards.
• Ensuring safety at project sites.
• Exceeding customer satisfaction across all stakeholders.
• Alignment with company business strategy.
• Cultivation of effective synergies for optimized outcomes.

Other Position-Specific Characteristics :

• Willingness to travel for project requirements.
• Ability to work flexibly both in office environments and on construction sites.

Experience Required :

• Extensive experience in Electrical Transmission projects, including Civil Construction.
• Proficiency in risk mitigation and opportunity management.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale, multimillion-pound projects.

Competencies / Skills Required :

• Business mindset to align project goals with overarching business objectives.
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills, with a focus on issue resolution and fostering positive customer relationships.
• Exceptional organizational abilities, driving the development and management of effective processes.
• Profound problem-solving and analytical skills, coupled with agility in delivering sustainable solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of effective communication and leadership in challenging situations.
• Ability to relate to and manage multiple stakeholders with professionalism and efficiency.

Personal Attributes Required :

• Business Acumen : Possesses a strategic mindset to align project objectives with broader business goals, ensuring both project and organizational success.
• Leadership and Negotiation Skills : Demonstrates strong leadership qualities and negotiation prowess, adept at resolving issues, guiding teams, and fostering positive customer relationships.
• Organizational Proficiency : Exhibits strong organizational skills, capable of developing and implementing effective processes to streamline project execution.
• Problem-Solving and Analytical Abilities : Equipped with robust problem-solving and analytical skills, adept at delivering practical, effective, and sustainable solutions within dynamic and evolving environments.
• Interpersonal Excellence : Displays excellent interpersonal skills, effectively communicating with staff at all levels and providing clear direction and support, especially during challenging situations.
• Stakeholder Management : Skilled in managing multiple stakeholders, fostering relationships, and navigating diverse interests to achieve project objectives.
• Initiative and Creativity : Demonstrates initiative and creativity in problem-solving while adhering to Linxon’s Code of Conduct and ethical standards.
• Calmness Under Pressure : Maintains composure and resilience, even in the face of unforeseen events or disruptions, ensuring projects progress smoothly.

Education and Certification :

• Holds a Master's or Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or business administration, or possesses substantial experience in delivering complex projects within the transmission market.
• While not mandatory, a Project Management Certification or PMP certification is preferred.

Benefits :

• Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for career growth and development within Linxon's global network.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment that fosters innovation and teamwork.
• The chance to contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of electrical infrastructure.
• Comprehensive training and support to enhance professional skills and knowledge.

Join Linxon in Raleigh, North Carolina, and play a vital role in ensuring the successful execution of EPC contracts for electrical substations.

Apply now to embark on a rewarding career journey with a leading provider of turnkey substation solutions.

About Linxon

Shaping energy solutions to empower sustainable connectivity.

We combine Hitachi Energy’s deep technological knowledge and Atkins Realis’s project management expertise to create a company dedicated to substations we are Linxon.

Linxon’s vision is to deliver the best market offering for turnkey substation projects through world-class power technologies and delivering the highest level of competence in managing infrastructure projects.

As a leading engineering company, we help our customers with turnkey substation solutions in the field of power transmission, renewable energy and transportation.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be part of a new company as it evolves and help shape it for the future. If you like new challenges, have an entrepreneurial spirit and are interested in working with other motivated professionals with expertise in the Substations EPC business, then this is the new opportunity for you.

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