Dubai Energy Projects Lead: Senior PM

Drakken; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Performance-based bonus

International exposure

Job summary

Drakken, based in Dubai, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex engineering and energy projects from kick-off to successful delivery. You will own end-to-end execution, coordinating with clients, engineering teams, contractors and our international organization to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with high safety and quality standards.

The role offers the opportunity to work across disciplines, manage suppliers and subcontractors, and contribute to business development while

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in oil & gas, energy, industrial engineering or equivalent technical environment.
• Post-secondary technical or engineering-related degree or diploma.
• Experience with electrical, automation or instrumentation projects is a strong advantage.
• Construction experience is an advantage.
• PMP/PMI certification is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, scheduling, cost control and governance.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience with MS Project or comparable scheduling/project management software.
• Strong commercial awareness and confidence managing budgets, forecasts and change orders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• The confidence to lead teams, challenge assumptions and make decisions.
• A structured, analytical approach to solving problems.
• The ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and create clear accountability across the project.
• Own project execution from kick-off through completion, ensuring delivery on time, on budget and to client expectations.
• Build strong client relationships and act as the primary point of contact throughout the project.
• Coordinate with client representatives across engineering, drafting, construction and commercial activities.
• Select, contract and manage suppliers and subcontractors.
• Lead project kick-off, progress and stakeholder meetings.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts and project controls.
• Track progress, costs, risks, changes and overall project performance.
• Manage change orders, invoicing and commercial project administration.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, drawings, correspondence and records.
• Develop practical processes and procedures that improve project execution.
• Support Business Development with proposals, estimates and project input when required.
• Ensure Drakken's quality management standards are embedded throughout project delivery.
• Champion safe working practices and ensure compliance with applicable Health & Safety requirements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & cost control

Problem solving

Technical understanding

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Drakken, based in Dubai, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex engineering and energy projects from kick-off to successful delivery. You will own end-to-end execution, coordinating with clients, engineering teams, contractors and our international organization to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with high safety and quality standards.

The role offers the opportunity to work across disciplines, manage suppliers and subcontractors, and contribute to business development while