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🏗️ Director — EPC & EPCM Operations

Manage engineering, procurement, construction coordination, budgets and project execution.

$70–$220 / hour≈ $9,100–$28,600 / month

Quick answer: A Director, EPC & EPCM Operations has an indicative rate of $70–$220 per hour (around $9,100–$28,600 per month). Main duties include manage engineering, procurement and construction coordination, control budgets, forecasts and cash flow and oversee project execution plans and milestones. Work is offered as freelance, remote, hybrid or onsite roles.

Indicative reference rate: $70–$220 per hour. This is usually a senior appointment, full-time or fractional, with a notice period and performance-linked pay. See rates by country.

Key responsibilities

Manage engineering, procurement and construction coordination
Control budgets, forecasts and cash flow
Oversee project execution plans and milestones
Resolve interface issues between contractors
Enforce safety, quality and commissioning standards

Skills employers look for

EPC and EPCM delivery experience
Cost and schedule control
Procurement and subcontract management
Safety and quality governance
Commissioning and handover knowledge

Tools and standards

Primavera P6
Procurement and expediting trackers
Cost control and forecasting tools
Site reporting and HSE systems

Typical deliverables

Project execution plan
Procurement and construction schedules
Monthly cost-to-complete forecasts
Commissioning and handover packs

How success is measured

Schedule and cost variance
Safety incident rate
Rework and defect levels
Subcontractor performance

Qualifications and experience

Engineering degree
12+ years in EPC or EPCM delivery
PMP or equivalent is a plus

Career path

Can progress to Division President, COO or CEO roles in EPC businesses.

Common challenges

Late equipment deliveries
Design changes during construction
Labour and subcontractor availability

Work modes

Freelance
Remote
Hybrid
Onsite

Director, EPC & EPCM Operations assignments are commonly offered as freelance, remote, hybrid or onsite work. Agree the mode, hours and reporting upfront.

Hiring tip

Ask how they handled a major schedule slip or a procurement delay and what they changed afterwards.

Where we cover this role

INIndia
25 cities
USUnited States
10 cities
CACanada
10 cities
AUAustralia
10 cities
GBUnited Kingdom
10 cities
SGSingapore
5 regions
MYMalaysia
5 regions

Frequently asked questions

What does a Director, EPC & EPCM Operations do?

Manage engineering, procurement, construction coordination, budgets and project execution. Manage engineering, procurement and construction coordination, and control budgets, forecasts and cash flow.

How much does a Director, EPC & EPCM Operations cost?

As an indicative reference, Director, EPC & EPCM Operations rates run about $70–$220 per hour, and vary by country and city.

What qualifications does a Director, EPC & EPCM Operations need?

Engineering degree; 12+ years in EPC or EPCM delivery; PMP or equivalent is a plus.

How do I choose a good Director, EPC & EPCM Operations?

Ask how they handled a major schedule slip or a procurement delay and what they changed afterwards.

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