Interface Manager

Wood; United Arab Emirates; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in project delivery seeks experienced personnel for senior roles in EPCM contracts within the oil and gas sector in the UAE. Candidates must have extensive experience in project management, particularly in Brownfield environments. The focus will be on delivering safety-critical projects across multiple offshore platforms, emphasizing cost control, risk management, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years relevant experience in offshore oil & gas projects.
• Experience in EPC and/or EPCM contracts for major companies.
• Specific experience in the Middle East preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a portfolio of safety-critical projects.
• Manage interfaces between teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure project delivery is safe and cost-effective.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Project Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Equivalent degree in Engineering

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Associate in Project Management (APM)

Job description

Within Wood Abu Dhabi, we are actively expanding our project delivery portfolio to include Engineering Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) Contracts.

As part of this growth, we are looking for personnel to join our team, either from internal Wood employees or the external market.

The type of personnel we are looking for is broad ranging including :

• Ambitious people that want to grow their career within this exciting contract execution model, where they will gain experience across the full project lifecycle from Detailed Engineering, through Procurement & Fabrication and into the Offshore Execution, covering Construction, Commissioning, Start-up and Handover to Operations.
• Experienced personnel with a background in PMC, EPC or EPCM projects, that can take on senior positions within the organisation and use their experience to steer the team to deliver outstanding performance across a portfolio of projects for Major Operators.

Projects within the EPCM model are wide and varied covering both onshore and offshore Brownfield Assets; typical examples include :

• Onshore Pipeline Controls System Upgrades
• Offshore Asset enhancement projects covering multiple system and equipment on large platforms, Wellhead Towers and Islands

We are committed to delivering the EPCM Model and as such require the right people to be part of our Wood Abu Dhabi Team as part of this exciting journey.

Please note, this is not a speculative reach out for CVs for bid purposes, the EPCM Delivery is part of our longer-term plans and as such we are committed to investing for the future. We are actively recruiting and look forward to engaging with you soon.

Job Objective :

The safe and effective delivery of a portfolio of Brownfield Safety Critical Projects on multiple offshore platforms; including large production complexes (multiple platforms bridge linked) and remote Wellhead Towers, located offshore within the UAE under an EPCM contracting model.

Typical projects include Fire & Gas System Upgrades, Power Upgrades, Control System Upgrades, Flare System Upgrades and Platform Structural Modifications.

Identification and management of all interfaces both internally within Wood and externally with client organisation, construction contractor and other projects.

Produce and manage Interface Management Plan covering all interfaces for the portfolio of projects throughout all phases of the project(s) lifecycle, including Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Completions and Commissioning.

Provide certainty and confidence to the client and Wood project sponsor that the contract is being delivered safely with a strong focus on optimization, cost control, risk management, schedule adherence and stakeholder management.

• or equivalent degree in Engineering from an accredited university
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Associate in Project Management (APM) or equivalent certification is preferred.

Minimum Experience :

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant experience in major Brownfield oil & gas offshore projects.

Knowledge, skills and experience :

• Experience as part of Contractor Management Team in EPC and/or EPCM contracts for offshore Brownfield Oil & Gas projects for major Oil & Gas companies.
• Experience managing offshore projects with marine spreads and logistics as part of scope.
• Specific experience in the Middle East for renowned clients, preferred.
• Demonstrable stakeholder management experience, including implementing Interface Management Plans.
• Ability to identify and manage internal and external interfaces to achieve project objectives.
• Thorough understanding of project management techniques and practices.
• High professional competence and management skills to motivate teams during project execution.
• Knowledge of project success and benefits management.
• Understanding of information management requirements during project phases.
• Knowledge of procurement and contractual conditions for goods and services.
• Robust knowledge of handover and close-out activities.

Personal attributes :

• Safety-focused with an uncompromising approach to risk and welfare.
• Supports and embodies company values.
• Pragmatic, balancing commerciality with operational excellence.
• Self-motivated, able to work autonomously and escalate when necessary.
• Motivates and influences diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Customer-focused, capable of developing strong relationships and influencing outcomes.
• Decisive with good follow-through and learning from experience.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Critical thinker with problem-solving abilities.