PMC Engineering Manager - Site

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 440,690 - 550,863; Full time

Job summary

Wood in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee engineering aspects of oil & gas projects. Responsibilities include managing deliverables, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring compliance with international standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a Master’s degree in management, and over 20 years of experience within the oil & gas sector, with at least 10 years in a managerial role.

This role offers a unique opportunity for professionals looking to contribute to significant projects in the GCC region.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in the oil & gas sector and major capital projects.
• 10 years as an Engineering Manager.
• Experience in onshore pipelines in the GCC.
• Ability to organize and coordinate solutions to complex problems.
• Knowledge of relevant international codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering aspects of the project and ensure technical objectives meet budget and schedule.
• Provide leadership to the Engineering Department.
• Oversee technical reviews of engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate with other technical departments and contractors.
• Manage aspects of project risk management and quality assurance programs.

Skills

Leadership

Technical reviews

Decision making

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent

Master’s degree in management or equivalent

Tools

Engineering computer programs

Business software

Job description

Manage all engineering aspects of the Project to ensure the technical objectives are met within the approved scope, budget, and schedule.

Provide leadership to the Engineering Department and the FEED Engineering Contractor.

Ensure adequate technical expertise is available to perform technical reviews of deliverables developed by engineering consultants and contractors.

Pursue economical design optimization.

Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, HSE guidelines, and best practices.

Coordinate and interface with other technical departments, business units, operations, and contractors to resolve technical issues and ensure quality engineering execution and integrity.

Ensure quality and accuracy of engineering consultants' activities and compliance with contract, project specifications, relevant codes, and best practices.

Manage technical aspects of the Project Risk Management Plan.

Manage technical aspects of the Management of Change Program.

Support the Project Quality Assurance Program.

Oversee the development of ADNOC engineering staff assigned to the Project and mentor junior engineers.

Ensure technical requirements of the brownfield scope are adequately defined and engineered.

Provide technical and administrative guidance to the PMT and contractors' engineering organizations.

Oversee design optimization and validation.

Sponsor layout, design, 3D model, HAZID, and PHA reviews/workshops and ensure their completeness and quality.

Ensure appropriate engineering expertise and participation in the development and analysis of various design options and business models.

Manage technical bid analysis activities.

Ensure appropriate technical involvement and analysis during vendor prequalification, bid evaluation, and performance evaluation.

Qualifications

• Expected Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Master’s degree in management or equivalent.
• Minimum 20+ years experience within the oil & gas sector, with broad experience in all phases (engineering, procurement, and construction) of major oil & gas capital projects and facilities design.
• Minimum of 10 years as an Engineering Manager.
• Must have delivered at least one project involving onshore pipelines in the GCC.
• Experience in recruitment and development of technical staff.
• Ability to make independent decisions in planning, organizing, and coordinating to develop solutions to complex problems.
• Knowledge of relevant international codes and standards.
• Knowledge of engineering computer programs and general business software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent technical team and interpersonal skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team.