Head of Projects

Al Nahiya Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee EPC oil and gas projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and a PMP certification, with over 15 years of experience leading multi-disciplinary projects. This role involves developing project plans, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with QHSE standards.

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience managing EPC oil and gas projects.
• Proven experience successfully leading large multi-disciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Create project plans covering scope, timelines, resources, and budget.
• Manage assigned projects from initiation to closure on time and within budget.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and HSE requirements.

Skills

Advanced Project Management

Cash Flow management and progress reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Projects Management Professional (PMP) certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Create project plans covering scope, timelines, resources, and budget.
• Set objectives for each project contributor internally and externally.
• Identify all operational risks and establish appropriate controls to mitigate them.
• Manage assigned projects from initiation to closure on time and within budget.
• Develop and maintain effective working practices for the project team.
• Continuously monitor project progress and deliverables in line with the project schedule.
• Manage client expectations by evaluating their requirements and assessing feasibility with current resources.
• Provide accurate, timely, and effective progress reporting to the client and internal management.
• Ensure availability of project materials and resources at different stages of the project.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and HSE requirements.
• Ensure that QHSE requirements and procedures are met throughout the project.
• Address issues in a timely manner to prevent impacts on people and the environment.
• Audit violations, investigate, and create control mechanisms to prevent recurrence.
• Keep track of incidents and report them to concerned teams.
• Attend mandatory training and ensure attendance of the project team.
• Identify contract risks and opportunities and monitor their closure.
• Maintain risk‑management focus throughout the project duration.
• Provide guidance to the project team on how to minimize risks.
• Assess risk factors regularly and study their impact on projects and the company.
• Conduct weekly visits to the site office and submit a report to management after each visit.
• Take full technical and commercial responsibility for execution of the contract in all matters covered within the terms of the contract (from initial review to close‑out).
• Ensure that project costs remain tracked and within the planned budget.
• Review budgets for optimal cost‑benefit ratio and return on investment.
• Manage and coordinate activities regarding contract estimating and cost control.
• Monitor all cost aspects of the contract to forecast costs, obtain client approvals, and identify trends.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering; Projects Management Professional (PMP) preferred with +15 years experience managing EPC oil and gas projects.

Proven experience successfully leading large multi‑disciplinary projects.

Knowledge

• ADNOC Group of Companies specifications and requirements.
• Knowledge of all engineering disciplines.
• QHSE standards and requirements.

Behavioral

• Leadership and people management.
• Critical thinking and problem solving.
• Teamwork.

Skills

• Advanced Project Management.
• Cash Flow management and progress reporting.