Project Director

About the Opportunity

Hithium is a global leader in high-performance Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), driving the energy transition with cutting-edge lithium-ion technology. We serve utility, industrial, and grid-scale customers across the globe and are expanding our execution footprint in the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Project Coordination & Interface Management
  • Coordinate daily activities with the Project Director, Sales, After-Sales, Applications Engineering and EPC contractor for all client-facing scopes.
  • Act as a focal point for the EPC contractor on site, ensuring alignment on technical, scheduling, and HSSE matters.
  • Liaise with the quality team in HQ (China) to ensure QA/QC standards are met across all local workstreams.
• Project Documentation & Reviews
  • Review, track, and flag issues within key project documents including schedules, design submissions, RFIs, NCRs, and contractual deliverables.
  • Ensure SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) schedules are aligned with the EPC contractor and client expectations.
• Regulatory & Local Compliance
  • Coordinate local content initiatives, in alignment with NIDLP and other Saudi industrial strategies.
  • Support implementation of HSSE standards and assist in ensuring all activities meet KSA legal, municipal, and GACA/ECRA regulatory standards.
• Permitting & Logistics
  • Assist with planning and execution of site activities, including logistics, equipment deliveries, and permit applications.
  • Liaise with local authorities, customs, and ministries as required for the project.
• Meetings & Reporting
  • Schedule and document regular meetings with the EPC contractor and other key stakeholders.
  • Provide detailed project status reports, risk registers, and KPI dashboards to the Project Director.
  • Support proactive risk identification and mitigation for inflight projects.

About You

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in project coordination, preferably within energy, construction, or infrastructure sectors in the Middle East.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, including sales, after-sales, and technical delivery groups.
• Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency highly advantageous.
• Proficient in MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and project management platforms (e.g., Primavera, Smartsheet).