Masdar is the UAE’s clean energy champion and one of the largest companies of its kind in the world, advancing the development and deployment of renewable energy and green hydrogen technologies to address global sustainability challenges. Established in 2006, Masdar is today active in over 40 countries, helping them to achieve their clean energy objectives and advance sustainable development. Masdar is jointly owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), and under this ownership the company is targeting a renewable energy portfolio capacity of at least 100 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 and an annual green hydrogen production capacity of up to 1 million tonnes by the same year.

As the Project Director, you will manage the execution of the assigned projects, ensuring that all activities from design, permitting, procurement, construction, to commissioning, energization, testing and handover of the project achieving best-in-class levels of QHSE, business and manpower performance during all phases within budget, meeting stringent schedule, demonstrating innovation in technology definition, and coordinating complex interfaces.

Responsibilities not limited to:

• Lead and manage the planning, control and delivery of the assigned renewable energy project on behalf of Masdar, in order to ensure its effective execution and delivery in compliance with key parameters related to quality, standards and time while overseeing cost, invoice management, procurement management, and others including delegation of authority to allow smooth project execution.
• Oversee consultants, engineering, and contractors in carrying out the engineering design of the project, procuring all the equipment and materials necessary, and then constructing to deliver a functioning asset to the client.
• Provide assurance and support in the decision making process on various planning, design, procurement, control, and execution issues including performance of sub-contractors, vendors, partners as well as claims, variations, and other measures as necessary.
• Inform the management and steering committee of any major project delays and identify critical issues and propose mitigation plan.
• Monitor the project budget and analyze the benefits and costs; recommending corrective actions if necessary.
• Support Quality Health and Safety Environment (QHSE) activities, policies and objectives of Masdar and compliance with the laws and regulations of Abu Dhabi and UAE.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics or related discipline
• MBA or Master’s degree in a technical discipline is preferred.

Preferred Experience:

• Atleast 10-15 years of experience within renewable energy, in particular PV Projects, preferably with local and global exposure, with roles focused on business development, and/or project management/governance.
• Similar and related experience in international projects, preferably Middle East region is required.
• Extensive knowledge of business development and project management.
• Broad knowledge of all deal execution components including legal and regulatory compliance, debt structuring, etc.

Masdar is one of the world’s fastest growing renewable energy companies and a green hydrogen leader, placing the UAE at the forefront of the energy transition.

As a pioneer in advancing the clean energy sector and a key enabler of the UAE’s vision as a global leader in sustainability and climate action, Masdar has developed projects in more than 40 countries across six continents and has invested, or committed to invest, in worldwide projects with a combined value of more than US$30 billion.

Masdar unites the UAE’s three energy champions – Mubadala, ADNOC and TAQA – and will utilize their combined expertise to fulfill its purpose as a global clean energy pioneer across renewables and green hydrogen.

Promoting innovation in solar, wind, energy storage, waste-to-energy, and geothermal energy, Masdar has a proven record of delivering pioneering projects using cutting-edge clean energy technologies, that are commercially viable and bankable.