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🏗️ Director — EPC & EPCM Operations in USA
US employers often pay premium rates and expect overlap with US business hours.
$80–$255 / hour≈ $10,400–$33,150 / monthUS
Manage engineering, procurement, construction coordination, budgets and project execution. Overlap with US time zones and a clear contractor or employee status are usually the first points to settle. This is usually a senior appointment, full-time or fractional, with a notice period and performance-linked pay.
Rates by city
| City | Hourly (USD) | Monthly (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | $95–$305 | $12,350–$39,650 |
| Houston | $85–$265 | $11,050–$34,450 |
| Chicago | $80–$255 | $10,400–$33,150 |
| Los Angeles | $90–$280 | $11,700–$36,400 |
| Dallas | $80–$255 | $10,400–$33,150 |
| San Francisco | $100–$315 | $13,000–$40,950 |
| Atlanta | $75–$240 | $9,750–$31,200 |
| Seattle | $95–$290 | $12,350–$37,700 |
| Boston | $95–$290 | $12,350–$37,700 |
| Miami | $80–$255 | $10,400–$33,150 |
| Austin | $85–$265 | $11,050–$34,450 |
| San Jose | $100–$315 | $13,000–$40,950 |
| Denver | $85–$265 | $11,050–$34,450 |
| Washington DC | $95–$290 | $12,350–$37,700 |
Key responsibilities
- Enforce safety, quality and commissioning standards
- Manage engineering, procurement and construction coordination
- Control budgets, forecasts and cash flow
- Oversee project execution plans and milestones
Skills employers look for
- Commissioning and handover knowledge
- EPC and EPCM delivery experience
- Cost and schedule control
- Procurement and subcontract management
Tools and standards
Typical deliverables
- Project execution plan
- Procurement and construction schedules
- Monthly cost-to-complete forecasts
How success is measured
- Schedule and cost variance
- Safety incident rate
- Rework and defect levels
Common challenges
- Design changes during construction
- Labour and subcontractor availability
Hiring tip
Ask how they handled a major schedule slip or a procurement delay and what they changed afterwards.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Director, EPC & EPCM Operations cost in USA?
Indicative Director, EPC & EPCM Operations rates for USA are about $80–$255 per hour, or $10,400–$33,150 per month for regular work.
What should I know before hiring in USA?
Overlap with US time zones and a clear contractor or employee status are usually the first points to settle.
Which cities in USA do you cover?
New York City, Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, San Francisco, Atlanta, Seattle, Boston, Miami, Austin, San Jose, Denver, Washington DC.
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