Project Director

Purpose of Role:

The Project Director (PD) is the single point of accountability for end-to-end delivery of the Project on behalf of Ming Yang (MY). The PD leads an integrated, multi-disciplinary organisation — spanning engineering, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, offshore installation, commissioning, and handover — and is the primary executive interface with the Customer, ensuring contractual obligations are fulfilled safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the agreed technical specifications.

Job Responsibilities:

Governance & Delivery

Own the integrated PEP, baseline schedule, risk register and budget. Drive on-time, on-budget delivery of all milestones from award to FAC. Manage change control, variations, claims and delay notifications.

Customer Relations

Primary executive interface with Customer. Lead milestone reviews, governance sessions, and deliverable sign-offs. Proactive communication of status, risks, and mitigations.

Commercial & Contract

Full P&L ownership; monitor CPI, SPI and margin. Manage subcontract framework, EoT/LD negotiations, and lender/insurance compliance.

Engineering & Technical

Executive oversight from design freeze to type approval and commissioning. Ensure IEC 61400/DNV compliance. Approve key technical submittals; manage NCRs and concessions.

HSEQ

Champion zero-harm culture. Approve HSE Plan, ERP, and offshore risk assessments. Embed quality management: ITPs, hold-points, audits.

Supply Chain

Oversee strategic procurement, long-lead items, supplier performance, and marine/logistics coordination for port operations and vessel scheduling.

Team & Stakeholders

Build and lead the integrated OEM project team; define RACI. Engage regulators, grid operators, LTAs and industry forums. Conduct appraisals and maintain succession plans.

Job Requirements

Education (Essential & Desirable)

Essential

• BSc Engineering / Naval Architecture or related
• PMP / PRINCE2

Desirable

• MSc / MBA
• GWO Basic Safety / BOSIET

Experience (Essential & Desirable)

Essential

• 15+ years in energy / offshore / heavy industry
• 7+ years senior PM with full P&L (contract ≥ EUR 300M)
• Full-scope OWF turbine supply or EPC as lead / deputy (FEED to FAC)
• Offshore marine ops
• Contract law, claims management & commercial negotiation

Desirable

• 10 MW+ turbine platforms, monopile/jacket, HVAC/HVDC systems
• Interface Management, project finance & construction-phase insurance
• Multi-market delivery: Europe, APAC
• Chinese OEM technology, IP management & cross-cultural leadership

Competency Framework (Required Levels)

• Strategic Leadership — Expert
• Delivery Execution — Expert
• Commercial Acumen — Expert
• Stakeholder Management — Expert
• HSEQ Leadership — Expert
• Technical Credibility — Advanced
• People Leadership — Advanced
• Risk & Decision Making — Advanced
• Communication & Influence — Advanced
• Digital & Data Literacy — Proficient (Primavera P6 / MS Project, SCADA, digital twin platforms)

Working Conditions & Mobility

• Base Location: Project office, Manila — with significant travel (up to 40%)
• Travel to: MY HQ, manufacturing sites, port facilities, offshore vessels, Customer offices
• Offshore Access: Valid GWO / BOSIET certification required during execution phase
• Work Environment: High-pressure, fast-paced delivery environment — strong resilience required
• Languages: English required; Chinese of advantage