About the Role
The Executive Director is responsible for the execution and safe timely completion of all projects within budget, meeting the highest standards. This role involves developing and implementing plans and strategies to achieve organizational objectives while leading multiple simultaneous large-scale capital projects by defining the scope of work, developing budgets, and establishing firm project schedules.
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Job Responsibilities
- Develop high-quality business strategies and plans, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Manage, conceive, market, and execute development projects of significant complexity.
- Provide executive leadership in the design, development, and implementation of systems and processes that enhance safety, process efficiencies, program growth, and overall financial performance.
- Create and implement continuous improvement programs and initiatives to support optimal experiences for patients, providers, and employees.
- Assess business risks, manage company exposure, and keep senior management updated on risk exposure and strategic risk mitigation methods.
- Oversee coordination of design activities, including architect, contractor, and consultant solicitation, selection and contracting, design review, and administration.
- Ensure all project management requirements are met, and all measures are taken to complete projects on time, safely, and within budget.
- Develop and monitor metrics and key performance indicators to ensure successful project and program completion within approved schedules and budgets.
- Maintain all processes and procedures related to project close-out.
- Manage all contractors, consultants, and inspectors to achieve successful project outcomes, monitoring activity schedules, schedule changes, and budget impacts.
- Review project planning and forecasting for labor, plant, staff, materials, and costs.
- Approve all project procurement and engage in final negotiations.
- Support the implementation of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution as per company and IMS policies.
Job Knowledge & Skills
- Professional client management.
- Strong business acumen.
- Comprehensive knowledge of engineering drawings and specifications.
- Experience operating and influencing at a strategic level.
- Contracts development and administration expertise.
- Knowledge of engineering theory, principles, and practices.
- Proficiency in English communication (oral and written).
- ERP knowledge, preferably SAP functional skills, is essential for success in this role.
Job Experience
- Minimum of 15 years of work experience, with at least 10 years in a relevant management or leadership position.
- 5 years of experience in the GCC is a plus.
Competencies
- Agility
- AI Fluency
- Resilience
- Quality Management
- Leadership
- Site Logistics
- Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)
- Planning & Drawings
- Resource Management
- Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) considerations
- Building High-Performing Teams
- Speed of Execution
- Building Processes and Systems
- Providing Direction
- Driving Cost Optimization
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field.
- Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a similar graduate degree.
