Project Director – EPC Industrial & Food Processing Plants

About the role

The Project Director will lead the full lifecycle of large‑scale industrial and food‑processing facilities, from concept through commissioning and hand‑over. Reporting to senior management, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate comprehensive execution plans covering scope, schedule, deliverables, and EPCC activities.
• Prepare, monitor, and control project budgets, ensuring cost efficiency.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers, providing regular updates.
• Supervise construction activities to guarantee compliance with designs, specifications, and timelines.
• Oversee quality assurance and control processes, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Enforce HSE standards, promote safe work practices, and lead incident investigations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, maintaining risk registers.
• Lead commissioning, testing, and final hand‑over activities, ensuring systems meet design requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 10–15 years of relevant experience, including at least 7 years in senior project management.
• Proven track record delivering flour mills, grain handling/storage facilities, food‑processing plants, or industrial manufacturing projects.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and consultants.
• Strong understanding of food safety and quality standards.

Required skills

• Mechanical engineering
• Civil engineering
• Industrial engineering
• Grain handling and storage systems
• Conveying and packaging equipment
• Utilities and mechanical/electrical/instrumentation works
• Project budgeting and cost control
• Risk management
• Quality assurance and HSE compliance