Project Director

At Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects. Our large scale, low-cost hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind assets will support establishment of green energy and green product industries around the world. FFI is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental, and economic benefits.

Project Director 

Work location: Houston, or Phoenix 

Roster: Monday to Friday

This position is responsible for the development of the FFI North America green energy project portfolio through management of multiple onsite project managers in the delivery stage.

This role will drive and support the strategic direction, as well as creating and managing long term goals, develop and monitor budgets, personnel and operating plans, programs and writing program funding proposals in conjunction with the Owners team

Key responsibilities:

• Delivery of highly complex, mega-projects in excess of US$1 billion.
• Providing strategic leadership (health & safety, technical, operational, financial, and managerial) for successful implementation of project activities and the protection and enhancement of project business cases.
• Ensures the right strategic planning and project management is in place in order to meet organizational goals.
• Provides overall strategic governance and compliance for in scope projects by through the enablement of Company systems, tools and processes used for effective project delivery.
• Ensures that the program is technically sound and consistent with funder and stakeholders’ priorities.
• Through regular reviews, ensures the project produces the specified results in the annual workplan(s) to the required standard regarding quality, timeline and budget parameters.
• Oversees budget pipeline development and budget monitoring for in scope projects.
• Conducts reviews as required by management to ensure accountability of all project activities as well as the accurate and timely reporting of financial deliverables and obligations.
• Manage the key relationships with Federal and Provincial Government bodies associated with the successful delivery of projects.
• Ensure all FFI Infrastructure adheres to all Government regulations and procedures relating to maintaining our business licenses.
• Suggest and implement innovative ideas throughout the project lifecycle, across all disciplines to improve the level of service and highlighting Fortescue as the employee of choice.
• Engagement and collaboration with the North American leadership and the Company Owners team.

Qualifications and skills required:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field from an accredited university with significant experience in a leadership position managing similar programs.
• Project delivery of highly complex, mega-projects in excess of US$1 Billion, in either Renewables, Mining, Petrochemical, LNG or Pharmaceutical industries.
• Experience working as Company Representative / comfortable operating with an Owners team organization.
• Demonstrated diplomatic, management, and communication skills to liaise and advocate with governments and other key stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Proven ability to write technical reports and deliver presentations.

Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.

Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination. Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. All candidates will be expected to comply with the Company Fit for Work Policy which includes Drug and Alcohol Testing. 

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified

Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.