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Job Description- Project Director

We are seeking an accomplished Project Director to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale capital projects within the Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing, or Industrial Infrastructure sectors. The ideal candidate will have 20-25+ years of experience managing complex EPC/EPCM projects valued at hundreds of millions to multi-billion-dollar investments, with deep expertise in project governance, stakeholder management, engineering coordination, construction execution, commercial management, and operational readiness.

The Project Director will serve as the ultimate project leader, ensuring safe, compliant, on-time, and within-budget delivery while driving client satisfaction and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end execution of large-scale semiconductor fabs, pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, clean rooms, process plants, data centers, or advanced manufacturing projects.
• Provide strategic direction across feasibility, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, qualification, and handover phases.
• Establish project delivery strategies, governance models, execution plans, and performance frameworks.
• Ensure achievement of project milestones, cost targets, quality standards, and contractual commitments.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary executive interface with clients, investors, JV partners, regulatory authorities, consultants, and contractors.
• Develop trusted relationships with senior client leadership and key project stakeholders.
• Lead executive steering committee meetings and provide project performance updates to management and clients.

Commercial & Financial Management

• Own project P&L, revenue forecasting, margin protection, cash flow management, and risk mitigation.
• Drive change management, contract administration, claims management, and commercial negotiations.
• Monitor and optimize project financial performance through robust controls and governance.

Engineering & Construction Oversight

• Direct multidisciplinary engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations readiness teams.
• Ensure integration across process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, HVAC, clean utilities, facilities, and digital systems.
• Resolve critical technical, commercial, and execution challenges impacting project delivery.

Risk, Quality & Compliance

• Establish enterprise-level project risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, EMA, Semiconductor Industry Standards, local regulations, environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Champion a zero-harm safety culture and world-class quality standards throughout project lifecycle.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor large project teams comprising Project Managers, Engineering Managers, Construction Managers, Commercial Leads, and Functional Specialists.
• Build high-performance project organizations focused on accountability, collaboration, and delivery excellence.
• Drive succession planning, talent development, and leadership capability building.

Business Growth

• Support business development activities, project pursuits, solution presentations, and strategic client engagements.
• Contribute to organizational growth through market intelligence, best practices, and innovation initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil, Industrial, or related discipline).
• Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or MBA preferred.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.

Experience Requirements

• 20-25+ years of progressive experience in project delivery leadership.
• Demonstrated success leading large capital projects (> USD 200M to multi-billion USD).
• Strong experience as Project Head, Program Director, Project Director, Project Executive, or Delivery Leader within:
  • Semiconductor Manufacturing Facilities (Fabs)
  • Pharmaceutical / Biopharmaceutical Facilities
  • Life Sciences Manufacturing Plants
  • Cleanroom-Intensive Facilities
  • Advanced Technology Manufacturing Projects
• Proven experience managing EPC/EPCM delivery models.
• Experience leading multicultural and geographically distributed teams.

Technical Competencies

• Mega Project Delivery
• EPC/EPCM Execution
• Semiconductor Fab Development
• Pharmaceutical Facility Delivery
• Cleanroom Design & Construction
• Program & Portfolio Management
• Contract & Commercial Management
• Cost Management & Controls
• Schedule Management
• Risk Management
• Construction & Commissioning Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Operational Readiness & Start-Up

Leadership Competencies

• Executive Presence
• Strategic Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Client Relationship Management
• Negotiation & Influence
• Decision Making Under Ambiguity
• Change Leadership
• Team Building & Coaching
• Conflict Resolution
• Results Orientation

Key Success Metrics

• Safety Performance (Zero Harm)
• On-Time Project Delivery
• Budget Adherence
• Margin Achievement
• Client Satisfaction
• Risk Mitigation Effectiveness
• Quality & Compliance Performance
• Team Engagement & Retention
• Repeat Business & Account Growth

Ideal Candidate Profile

A seasoned project executive with a proven track record of delivering complex, high-value Semiconductor or Pharmaceutical manufacturing projects from concept to commissioning. Recognized for strong client leadership, commercial acumen, stakeholder management, and the ability to build and lead large multidisciplinary teams while ensuring world-class project outcomes.

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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