🏗️ Director — EPC & EPCM Operations in Chicago, Illinois, USA

Employers in Chicago hiring this role typically need: manage engineering, procurement, construction coordination, budgets and project execution.

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

Skills employers look for

• EPC and EPCM delivery experience
• Cost and schedule control
• Procurement and subcontract management
• Safety and quality governance

Tools and standards

• Cost control and forecasting tools
• Site reporting and HSE systems
• Primavera P6

Typical deliverables

• Monthly cost-to-complete forecasts
• Commissioning and handover packs
• Project execution plan

How success is measured

• Rework and defect levels
• Subcontractor performance
• Schedule and cost variance

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.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Indicative Director, EPC & EPCM Operations rates for Chicago, Illinois, USA are about $80–$255 per hour, or $10,400–$33,150 per month for regular work.

What does a Director, EPC & EPCM Operations do in Chicago?

Manage engineering, procurement, construction coordination, budgets and project execution. Typical work includes manage engineering, procurement and construction coordination, control budgets, forecasts and cash flow and oversee project execution plans and milestones.

What qualifications are usual for a Director, EPC & EPCM Operations?

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

Can I hire a Director, EPC & EPCM Operations for Chicago remotely?

Often yes. Overlap with US time zones and a clear contractor or employee status are usually the first points to settle. Agree working-hour overlap, tools, reporting and payment method before work begins.

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