Installation & Commissioning Project Manager

GE Vernova; Dubai; Remote; AED 330,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent energy firm is seeking an experienced project manager to oversee Installation and Commissioning for Oil & Gas customer contracts. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in engineering, significant project management experience in the oil & gas sector, and strong leadership and communication skills. This remote position requires frequent travel to client sites, ensuring project delivery meets safety, quality, and financial objectives.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in project management within the oil & gas infrastructure industry.
• Ability to travel frequently to client sites.
• Knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage Installation and Commissioning scope of Oil & Gas contracts.
• Coordinate resources to ensure completion of site activities.
• Update project stakeholders on progress and handle deviations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Budgeting and financial management

Education

Master's degree in engineering project management

Job description

Job Description Summary

Carry out and manage the Installation and Commissioning scope of Oil & Gas customer contracts in an international context. Be the primary point of contact with the client’s counterpart. Be responsible for coordinating the various flows of Installation and Commissioning (site resources parts technical support tooling etc.) to ensure the completion of the site activities to the customer satisfaction while respecting the contractual framework and delivering on our safety quality on time delivery and financial performance objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Support the teams in charge of elaborating commercial proposals (scope schedule and budget) when requested.

Prior to site activities

• Ensure compliance with EHS prerequisites before mobilizing resources.
• Clarify all site-related topics with the Client (anticipation technical clarifications organization)
• Prepare and lead the project kick-off meeting with the client.
• Create the baseline site schedule in accordance with assembly sequences and project constraints.
• Define the necessary resources (human and material) and estimate the costs for completing the service.
• Inform resource managers of the scheduling and keep them updated on changes.
• Initiate the transport of tools and ensure they are tracked until they return to the factory or are transferred from site to site.

During site activities

• Update the client project stakeholders and team members on project progress.
• Notify the client of any EHS/Cost/Timeline deviations and inform the Project Management Leader.
• Update the site schedules and, in case of deviations, define the necessary action plans to meet milestones, implement them and monitor their progress.
• Optimize and validate expenditures, identify cost deviations and perform budget monitoring to ensure project margin.
• Create and manage resource mobilization requests.
• Plan demobilizations at the end of the site and/or in case of major issues.
• Ensure site assistance in resolving complex issues.
• Initiate the transportation of material resupplies.
• Construct and draft claims to clients.
• Ensure the receipt of necessary documents during the site operations according to current procedures and verify their content.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of departmental processes and share feedback.
• Ensure customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Masters degree in engineering project management or a related field.
• Significant experience in project management particularly in installation and commissioning in the oil & gas infrastructure industry.
• Excellent leadership abilities capable of managing and motivating teams.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients, stakeholders and team members.
• Ability to manage relationships and act as the primary point of contact with clients.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to handle project challenges.
• Ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
• Experience in budgeting, cost control and financial management related to projects.
• Skill in developing and maintaining project schedules to ensure timely completion.
• Knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards and procedures.
• Ability to ensure compliance with EHS prerequisites.
• Ability to travel frequently to client sites and other locations as required for project execution.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Required Experience

IC