Appendix 1 Job specification for a project director

The following job specification has been drafted for use in large organizations. More simple versions may often be adequate, depending on the complexity of a project, its urgency and the contractual responsibilities of promoter, consultants and contractors. This job specification is therefore intended to be used as a check-Ust. The detail in it should be selected according to what is appropriate to a project and who is responsible for its planning, costing and control.

Job title: Project Director Responsible to: Project Board Supervising: Project Team

Overall job objective

To direct the design, construction and taking over of the project to achieve its objectives within the total cost and completion time authorized by the Project Board.