Project Director

Peak Ocean is a premier global consultancy and project management partner specializing in the offshore, marine, and renewable energy sectors. Known for our commitment to asset integrity, operational excellence, and engineering safety, we deliver elite Project Management Teams (PMTs) that safeguard our clients' multi-million-dollar capital investments globally. For an upcoming drilling rig construction and reactivation project in Singapore, Peak Ocean is assembling an owner-side PMT. We are seeking a highly experienced, commercially astute leader to serve as the Client's most senior on-project representative, holding overall accountability for the PMT's performance. The Role: Client Representative PMT As the Project Director, you will act strictly in the client's interest, holding final accountability for the owner-side PMT across the drilling rig construction/reactivation campaign. Your mission is to provide the strategic direction, executive governance, and commercial discipline needed to bring the asset to safe, on-schedule, on-budget completion — ensuring the Engineering Manager, Construction Manager, Commissioning Manager, and their teams operate as one integrated delivery organization. 1. Executive Leadership & Client Governance Serve as the senior-most Client Representative, chairing project steering committees and executive review meetings. Own the overall project strategy, risk register , and escalation pathway for the PMT. Manage the executive relationship between Peak Ocean, Client leadership, shipyard senior management, and classification societies ( DNV/ABS ). Provide direct oversight and unified direction across the Engineering Manager, Construction Manager, Commissioning Manager, and Document Controller functions. 2. Commercial & Contractual Oversight Oversee contract administration, major variation orders, and dispute resolution strategy for the construction/reactivation scope. Approve project budgets, cost forecasts, and cash-flow positions; safeguard against cost and schedule overruns. Approve major procurement, fabrication, and subcontract commitments in support of the construction/reactivation schedule. 3. Governance, Safety & Quality Assurance Uphold a zero-incident safety culture across all PMT disciplines. Provide final sign-off on major project milestones, FAT protocols, and readiness-for-sea-trials/handover decisions. Ensure adherence to the Singapore Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act , MOM regulations, and Classification Society requirements. Requirements & Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Marine, Offshore, or Civil) or a related discipline. Minimum 15–18 years of experience in offshore/marine project execution, with at least 6–8 years in a Project Director or senior Project Management role. Proven track record delivering major drilling rig newbuild/reactivation projects, ideally within Singapore shipyards. Project Management Professional ( PMP ) or equivalent certification is advantageous; Professional Engineer (PE) registration is a plus. Deep understanding of Class rules ( ABS/DNV ), API/IMO standards, and construction/fabrication contract mechanics. Exceptional executive communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Strong commercial acumen with a firm grasp of budget, schedule, and risk management. R1552011 Peak Ocean EA License No. 18C9336