Project Manager

KBR, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; Presencial; AED 350.000 - 550.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

KBR, Inc. in Abu Dhabi, UAE seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead FEED and Detail Engineering projects within Oil & Gas.

You will drive scope, schedule, cost, and risk across large-scale packages, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring rigorous governance and safety compliance. The role requires 20–25+ years in FEED/Detail and EPCM, ADNOC EPC/PMC familiarity is preferred, and a strong track record in procurement, contract management, and client communication.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• PMI/PMP and/or other advanced PM certifications preferred.
• Experience with FEED/Detail engineering and EPCM in Oil & Gas.

Responsabilidades

• Define and implement project vision, objectives, and execution strategies for complex FEED/detail projects.
• Develop and approve project baselines (scope, schedule, cost), change control processes, and risk management frameworks.
• Lead multi-disciplinary, multi-site teams; ensure interfaces among process, mechanical, piping, civil, electrical, instrumentation, and reliability disciplines.
• Oversee procurement strategies, contract management, and vendor oversight to align with project goals.
• Monitor performance metrics, prepare executive-level reporting, and communicate status to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, regulations, and HSE requirements.
• Lead critical decision-making, resolve escalations, and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
• Drive value optimization, scenario planning, and contingency management.
• Mentor and develop project controls, engineering, and construction personnel; support succession planning.
• Ensure quality assurance, documentation control, and governance across all project phases.
• Support field activities during construction, commissioning, and start-up; oversee handover and as-built documentation.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, tools, and methodologies; champion continuous improvement.

Conocimientos

Project management

FEED/Detail engineering

Large-scale delivery

Procurement

Contract management

Risk management

Interface management

Documentation control

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PMP

AACE

PMI-RMP

Herramientas

P6/MS Project

Earned value management

Cost control

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:

Title: Project Manager

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR !

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Job Description-Project Manager

Title:

Project Manager

Company:

KBR Corporate – Inhouse Engineering

Location:

Abu Dhabi, UAE — KBR Office

Job Purpose

• Provide strategic leadership and executive oversight for FEED and Detail Engineering projects in the Oil & Gas sector.


• Drive project delivery across scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality for large-scale FEED and detail packages.


• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and internal executive teams to ensure alignment with business objectives and contractual requirements.


• Mentor senior project teams, establish governance, and promote best practices in project controls, execution planning, and safety management.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement project vision, objectives, and execution strategies for complex FEED/detail projects.


• Develop and approve project baselines (scope, schedule, cost), change control processes, and risk management frameworks.


• Lead multi-disciplinary, multi-site teams; ensure effective interfaces among process, mechanical, piping, civil, electrical, instrumentation, and reliability disciplines.


• Oversee procurement strategies, contract management, and vendor oversight to ensure alignment with project goals.


• Monitor performance metrics, prepare executive-level reporting, and communicate status to clients and internal stakeholders.


• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and HSE requirements.


• Lead critical decision-making processes, resolve escalations, and ensure timely delivery of milestones.


• Drive value optimization, scenario planning, and contingency management.


• Mentor and develop project controls, engineering, and construction personnel; support succession planning.


• Ensure quality assurance, documentation control, and governance across all project phases.


• Support field activities during construction, commissioning, and start-up; oversee handover and as-built documentation.


• Stay abreast of industry trends, tools, and methodologies; champion continuous improvement.

Experience

• Experience:20-25+ years of experience in FEED and Detail Engineering and EPCM experience in the Oil & Gas industry.


• ADNOC EPC/PMC experience are highly preferred


• Demonstrated leadership delivering large-scale FEED/detail projects and effective project controls.

Qualifications

• Education:Bachelor's degree in Engineering in a related field.


• Professional memberships or certifications (e.g., PMP, AACE, PMI-RMP) are a plus.


• Advanced certifications in project management, risk management, or FEED execution are advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Strong background in project management, FEED/Detail engineering, and large-scale delivery.


• Proficiency with project controls systems (P6/MS Project, earned value management, cost control) and governance frameworks.


• Experience with procurement, contract management, risk management, and interface management.


• Familiarity with FEED deliverables, MOC/Change control, and document control.


• Knowledge of codes and standards relevant to oil and gas projects (as applicable to FEED/Detail).


• Leadership in risk assessment, planning, and integration across disciplines.


• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and decision-making abilities.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.


• Engaging and collaborative work environment with a commitment to safety and sustainability.