Construction Director

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa ENGIE Full time

1. Background
The Group turnover in 2021 was 57.9 billion Euros.

The Group is listed on the Paris and Brussels stock exchanges (ENGI) and is represented in the main financial indices (CAC 40, Euronext 100, FTSE Eurotop 100, MSCI Europe) and non-financial indices (DJSI World, DJSI Europe, Euronext Vigeo Eiris - Eurozone 120/ Europe 120/ France 20, MSCI EMU ESG screened, MSCI EUROPE ESG Universal Select, Stoxx Europe 600 ESG, and Stoxx Global 1800 ESG).

We provide individuals, cities and businesses innovative solutions based on our expertise in 4 key Business Units:

  • Renewable Energy
  • Thermal and Supply
  • Energy Solutions
  • Networks
ENGIE's Hub for the Asia Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region is headquartered in Dubai.

The region has activities in large scale power generation, water desalination, district cooling, energy solutions and renewables including green hydrogen, wind and solar.


We act throughout the value chain:
strategy, design, engineering, energy-efficient asset construction, digital platforms, operations management, financing syndication and outcome assurance.

And, by using globally leading technologies, we create innovative energy and smart solutions that help to make the world a better place.


2. Key Responsibilities

The Construction Director will be responsible for:

  • Implementing HSSE program and supervision in the Project Company and Owner's team and leading the HSSE culture at the site in conformity with Project Company and Stakeholder targets
  • Delivering the asset on time, on budget and to the required standards of health, safety, environment and quality by fulfilling contractual requirements and design specs and to deliver 20 years of reliable and sustainable operation.
  • Monitoring, coordinating and reporting multiple Contractors' activities at site and during the design review phase, as well as challenging and negotiating with the EPC contractor when deviations arise, with a view to defend the best interest of the Project Company and Developer.
  • Directing the Owner's Engineer team at site.
  • Ensuring a smooth and timely completion of all interface activities/information exchanges between all stakeholders (including but not limited to project partners, local communities, external parties).

2.1 Reporting


The Construction Director will be seconded to the Project Company and will report directly to the CEO of the Project Company.

This person will also have Developer group construction reporting requirements to fulfil applicable reporting functions within the group.

_2.2 Key Accountabilities_

  • Will follow up on plant construction together with the assistance of the Owner's Engineer to ensure that it is performed properly in terms of quality, schedule, and budget, in line with respective Agreements of each Contractor and PPA.
  • Has responsibility for HSSE implementation in the Project Company and Owner's team and in leading Developer's strict HSSE culture at the site, with the support of HSSE Manager.
  • Monitors the work at site and liaises and coordinates the efforts of the Owner's Engineer, local contractors, local authorities, interface partners and the Contractors, as Owner's Single Point of Contact (SPOC) on site.
  • Manages the technical and schedule interfaces between the different contractors are aligned in conformity with the contracts and the needs of the project.
  • Organizes and chairs the construction and progress management meetings with all the contractors to handle progress and all outstanding issues.
  • Respect governance rules and delegation of authority as decided in the Shareholder agreements.
  • Timely reports technical variances to the CEO of the Project Company and proposes jointly with the Owners Engineer mitigation and alternative solutions.
  • Report and present issues related to construction and commissioning during Project Company Board meetings and any other similar forums.
  • Ensure that any agreed corrective actions to mitigate the impacts of any variances are planned and implemented.
  • Will monitor and keep updated the overall construction schedule of the Project by integrating the Contractors' schedules with the schedule of permits, authorizations to be obtained, and other contractual obligations to be fulfilled.
  • Will lead technical and contractual meetings with the Contractors, Off taker, utility suppliers, environmental authorities, and any other key stakeholders.
  • Will timely review the organization & logistics implemented during construction phase to avoid delays.
  • Will direct the work of the Owner Engineer during design review and construction supervision and assess/manage their performance. Will chair selected design review meetings with Contractors and Owner's Engineer and take technical decisions with the support of the Owner's Engineer.
  • Will review the commissioning procedures received from the Contractors.
  • Will issue the commissioning procedures on behalf of the Project Company based on the C


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