Project Manager - Oil & Gas

Scope of Responsibilities

Lead the management of the Project, including the direction and co‑ordination of all project resources, assuming entire responsibility to ensure that construction meets all client contractual requirements in the most cost effective and efficient manner. Experience with managing projects upward of $75 Million.

• Coordinate all projects/sites activity with responsibility for the execution of the project in compliance with all contractual requirements, ensure that resource usage is optimized to achieve, or exceed, Company’s projected profit margins. Occasionally leads proposal preparation efforts.
• Ensure a thorough understanding of the contract requirements and direct preliminary planning stages as necessary.
• Co‑ordinate the work of the mobilization team to ensure that all necessary activities are reviewed with actions appropriately assigned, timescales agreed, and relevant parties briefed with new communication channels established wherever necessary.
• Manage and coordinate the resourcing requirements for respective project segments, including staffing and plant to ensure that these are accurate and realistic and that any necessary steps needed to supply resources have been arranged.
• Co‑ordinate, in conjunction with the Project Management Team, the development and establishment of the project planning package together with the mechanisms for monitoring subsequent progress against that plan. Ensure that corrective action is agreed and implemented at the appropriate level as and when variations from plans occur.
• Liaise with relevant staff to ensure that the project monitoring system is implemented adequately and that output on financial performance is reviewed at the appropriate level and frequency to ensure effective control of the project budget.
• Provide adequate resources and expertise on site to ensure the effective supervision, monitoring and control of the work being undertaken to ensure full compliance with all relevant standards, policies and procedures.
• Understand project insurance requirements and initiate action to secure coverage in line with contractual obligations.
• Review Safety and QA/QC project plans with respective functional heads and submit to client for approval.
• Resolve any contractual/legal matters and ensure that appropriate action is taken which does not compromise nor expose Company to unnecessary risk.
• Monitor the demobilization plans of the workforce as the project progresses in order to facilitate the relocation of the workforce and the further utilisation or release.
• Act as the Company’s official representative with clients, suppliers, partners and third‑party contractors – negotiating terms and conditions where necessary, ensuring that Company interests are both optimised and protected.
• Monitor performance of suppliers and subcontractors to determine compliance with contractual obligations. Resolve issues arising from disputes or sub‑standard performance.
• Monitor payments from clients and initiate payments to suppliers and sub‑contractors ensuring all terms and conditions have been met.
• Manage the preparation and presentation of the final documentation and liaises with the client for the issuance of the acceptance certificate and release of performance bonds and bank guarantees.
• Participate in a formal review of the project with relevant parties on completion and identify opportunities for learning and development.
• Establish and maintain good relations with clients, partners and local authorities aimed at safeguarding and promoting Company interests.
• Provide commercial and technical input for the Contracts Department at the estimation stage, when requested, ensuring that adequate provision is made for all proposed activities.
• Keep abreast of industry developments and approve and manage the implementation of technological advances to enhance Company capabilities.
• Carry out any other activities as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline.
• Minimum 20 years of experience and 10 years in managing large‑scale EPC projects in the Oil & Gas sector in GCC or Middle East countries.
• Strong background in onshore and offshore construction and commissioning.
• Proven success in managing ADNOC or similar client projects in the UAE or GCC.
• Excellent leadership, planning, and organisational skills.
• PMP certification or equivalent is an advantage.
• Proficient in project management tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, and ERP systems.
• Any Nationality.