Project Manager

NES Fircroft; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider is seeking an experienced Project Manager for their Early Production Facility project in Dubai. The role requires a minimum of 10 years in the oil & gas sector and strong skills in scheduling, planning, and project financial reporting. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing engineering ideas, managing project activities, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Candidates should hold a BSc and/or PMP qualification. The role may require international travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the oil & gas sector, including 5 years in a project team.
• Experience with field production systems and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering/design ideas to management during project execution.
• Manage high-level field construction activities as the point of contact.
• Provide regular project status updates to Senior Management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Quality policies and HSE procedures.

Skills

Background in oil & gas sector

Onshore and offshore experience

Scheduling and planning

Project financial reporting

Good knowledge of process technology

Knowledge of oil industry design standards

International travel capability

Education

BSc and/or PMP qualification

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Early Production Facility (EPF) project in Dubai.

Location: Dubai, UAE

Contract Duration: 12 months

Project Type: Early Production Facility (EPF)

There may be visits to Kenya.

Job Knowledge and Experience

• Background in oil & gas related sector with a minimum of 10 years’ experience, 5 years within a Project team environment
• Onshore and offshore field production systems and control systems
• Scheduling, Planning, and Project Financial Reporting
• Good knowledge of process technology and rotating equipment suppliers; knowledge of equipment capital and operating costs from experience/knowledge basis
• BSc and/or PMP qualification or equivalent
• Knowledge of oil industry design standards
• International experience and an ability to travel

Principal Accountabilities

• Provide engineering / design ideas to management during the execution of projects so that challenges and solutions are conveyed either by direct interaction with the client or via the regional technical groups, where applicable. Coordinate the activities of a project team to deliver projects in a safe manner, on schedule and within budget while complying to basis of design, policies, and procedures.
• Provide regular project status updates to Senior Management as required including but not limited to, HSE performance, actuals and forecast against the AFE, schedule forecast to completion, both internal and external (client) reports are required.
• Manage high level field construction activities as the point of contact for the Construction Manager and travel to site as and when necessary.
• Actively adhere to and ensure compliance with applicable Quality policies, procedures, processes & systems. Take an active part in quality improvement processes. Identify and report deficiencies to supervisor and obtain authorization for any deviations from standard procedures as appropriate.
• Actively comply with all applicable Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures and processes. Promote HSE awareness; take responsibility and be accountable for own safety and safety of others.

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With over 90 years’ combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world’s leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market‑leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.