Project Director

About the role

Laba Holdings Limited is seeking a senior Project Director to lead the delivery of a camp construction and services package on a major resources project in Papua New Guinea. The role is resident in PNG for the full 24‑month contract term and carries full commercial and contractual authority.

Key responsibilities

• Hold and exercise Laba's commercial and contractual authority with the client and head contractor, including variations, claims and dispute resolution.
• Own the client relationship at director level, chair monthly commercial and delivery reviews, and approve monthly payment claims and variation registers.
• Direct offshore procurement through the Singapore office, managing landed‑cost budgets for imported plant, fuel, consumables and materials.
• Set and enforce safety leadership standards on site and report HSE performance to the client and head contractor.
• Protect Laba's social licence by ensuring landowner and community commitments are met.

Required profile

• 15+ years in heavy construction, oil & gas or LNG project delivery, with at least 5 years as a project director or equivalent.
• Proven experience delivering major services or construction packages as the accountable executive.
• Strong commercial command of measured‑work contracts, including variations, measurement, claims and final account.
• Tertiary qualification in engineering, construction management or a related discipline.
• Eligibility for a Papua New Guinea work permit and entry visa.