Project Director – Energy (Power Plants)

Overview

Azizi Energy, wholly owned by Azizi Group based in Dubai, is an independent energy producer developing and investing in energy infrastructure projects. We concentrate in worldwide markets with special attention to maintain energy supply security in Afghanistan by investing at least in 10,000 MW installed power capacity together with accompanying coal and gas production and transmission / distribution assets. We are seeking talented professionals to join our team and contribute to the transformation of Afghanistan's energy sector.

Azizi Energy is seeking an experienced and strategic Project Director to oversee the successful delivery of large-scale power plant projects across Afghanistan and other regional locations. The Project Director will provide high-level leadership, strategic oversight, and direction for all phases of project execution, including planning, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover. This role requires a strong on-site presence, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and the ability to navigate complex, high-risk environments while driving project success and aligning with organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Project Leadership & Oversight : Provide strategic direction and leadership for utility-scale power plant projects (solar, thermal, or hybrid).
• Oversee multiple project sites, ensuring alignment with Azizi Energy's goals, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Drive end-to-end project execution, from feasibility and planning through to commissioning and handover.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management : Serve as the senior on-site representative for Azizi Energy, building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, EPC contractors, investors, and local communities.
• Negotiate with regulatory bodies, local authorities, and international partners to ensure compliance with legal, environmental, and community requirements.
• Represent Azizi Energy in high-level meetings and forums to promote project objectives and secure necessary approvals.
• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and financial accountability across all project phases.
• Oversee project schedules, milestones, and performance metrics, implementing corrective actions to address deviations.
• Ensure quality assurance, compliance with technical specifications, and adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards.
• Risk Management & Strategic Decision-Making : Identify, assess, and mitigate high-level project risks, including geopolitical, logistical, and operational challenges.
• Provide strategic solutions to complex issues, escalating critical matters to the Chairman / CEO when necessary.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports to senior leadership, including progress updates, risk analyses, and KPI performance.
• Team Leadership & Organizational Development : Lead and mentor multidisciplinary project teams, including project managers, engineers, and subcontractors, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and development of site-based teams to ensure capacity for project delivery.
• Enforce Azizi Energy's HSE policies and promote a safety-first culture across all project sites.

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