Executive Project Director - Iraq

About the role

The Executive Project Director – Iraq will lead the execution of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts for three power‑plant conversion projects in Iraq. Reporting to the CEO, you will manage a multinational team, coordinate with the Iraq Ministry of Electricity, and ensure projects meet safety, quality, schedule and budget targets.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee EPC delivery for three simple‑cycle to combined‑cycle power‑plant conversion projects in Kirkuk, Baghdad and Babil.
• Interface with the Iraq Ministry of Electricity at all levels, from project managers to senior ministerial staff.
• Direct planning, staffing, contracting and execution for all projects, ensuring compliance with Export Credit Agency (ECA) financing requirements (US Exim Bank, SACE, Turk Eximbank, etc.).
• Lead a team of Project Managers and project staff located in Iraq, the surrounding region and the United States.
• Ensure project goals are achieved while meeting safety, quality, schedule and budget constraints.
• Maintain internal governance standards and reporting to SEGI leadership.

Required profile

• Extensive senior‑level experience managing EPC projects in the energy sector, preferably power‑plant conversions.
• Proven ability to work with government ministries and international financing institutions.
• Strong leadership skills with experience supervising multiple project managers across regions.
• Willingness to travel >50% of the time to Iraq, Turkey and Western Europe.

Required skills