What is the Fee Structure Independent Project Directorship - Leadership, Intervention and Project Recovery

The Independent Project Director provides an independent source of senior project leadership, professional judgement and delivery oversight, supporting clients in the successful execution of projects from inception through to completion, as well as intervening in existing projects where performance, control or delivery confidence has been compromised.

This capability supports owners, investors and builders across inception through project delivery.

The service is structured around two principal engagement models.

1. End-to-End Project Leadership

For projects requiring sustained leadership from inception through delivery, the Independent Project Director provides strategic direction, establishes the project delivery framework, oversees implementation and maintains continuous oversight of program, cost, quality, risk and stakeholder performance.

The objective is to ensure that the project is properly structured, effectively managed and successfully delivered in accordance with the client's requirements and expectations.

2. Independent Project Intervention and Recovery

For projects experiencing difficulties, underperformance or loss of delivery control, the Independent Project Director undertakes a focused and independent intervention. The approach is to first establish the facts, identify and isolate the underlying problems, determine the root causes and develop a practical corrective action strategy.

This is followed by direct involvement in implementing the necessary solutions, removing obstacles, restoring management control and bringing project performance back to an acceptable and sustainable level.

The intervention is not limited to identifying problems or producing recommendations. It is directed towards achieving tangible improvements through decisive leadership, coordinated action and measurable performance recovery.

In either engagement model, the Independent Project Director's overriding responsibility is to protect the client's interests, provide clarity and direction, strengthen project governance and ensure that the necessary decisions and actions are taken to achieve the desired project outcomes.

The underlying principle is simple: to provide independent leadership that brings projects under control, keeps them on course and, where necessary, restores them to successful delivery.

GST, withholding tax and other applicable taxes are excluded.

A. Long-term project directorship

US$20,000–30,000

Indicative monthly fee for a substantial ongoing appointment

Full lifecycle leadership from inception, planning and execution through commissioning and delivery.

B. Independent project intervention

US$2,000–3,000

Indicative daily professional rate

Independent diagnosis, problem isolation, recovery planning, implementation and performance restoration.

C. Recovery and stabilization oversight

US$12,000–20,000

Indicative monthly fee, depending on commitment

Continued oversight following initial intervention, with a focus on sustaining improvements and ensuring delivery discipline.

These are proposed professional fee ranges rather than regulated market rates. The actual appointment should be priced against the scope, project scale, time  commitment, delegated authority and professional exposure.

D. Exclusions and Reimbursable Expenses

The proposed monthly professional fees are exclusive of all expenses and costs associated with travel and accommodation, including airfares, local transportation, hotel accommodation and other reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the assignment.

Any employment visa, work permit, immigration or related government application fees, as well as applicable state, local or other statutory taxes and levies, shall also be excluded from the agreed professional fees and borne separately by the Client.

Such expenses and statutory charges shall be reimbursed or paid by the Client, as applicable, in addition to the agreed professional fees and in accordance with the relevant supporting documentation and applicable statutory requirements.