Project Manager

ALUCOR; Dubai; On-site; AED 330,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

ALUCOR in Dubai seeks a seasoned Project Manager with a strong mechanical engineering background to lead high‑value Oil & Gas construction, upgrade, shutdown and turnaround programs. The role requires delivering projects on time, within budget, and with uncompromising safety and quality.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, control budgets and schedules, coordinate EPC/EPCM contracts, and maintain close client and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive project management experience in Oil & Gas.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• PMP or PRINCE2 preferred and advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end management of large Oil & Gas construction, upgrade, brownfield, shutdown, and turnaround projects.
• Lead mechanical works including equipment, piping, vessels, tanks, and packages.
• Manage stakeholders including clients, vendors, engineers, and senior management.
• Identify and mitigate technical, schedule, safety, and commercial risks.
• Develop budgets, cost forecasts, and progress reporting.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning.
• Administer EPC/EPCM contracts and variations, claims, and deliverables.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, commissioning.
• Uphold HSE and quality standards; drive zero-incident culture.
• Lead project reviews and progress reporting.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budgeting & scheduling

Team leadership

Contract management

Project controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in mechanical engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Are you a seasoned Project Management leader ready to command multi-million-dollar Oil & Gas projects? We are seeking a highly experienced Project Manager with a strong mechanical engineering background to spearhead complex construction, upgrade, maintenance, shutdown, and turnaround initiatives across the Oil & Gas sector.

This leadership role demands a proven track record of delivering large-scale projects on time and within budget, with an unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence. If you thrive on significant challenges and possess the strategic vision to navigate complex industrial environments, we invite you to lead our next generation of major Oil & Gas projects.

Location: UAE

Experience Required: 10+ Years of Proven Project Management, 6 + Experience in Oil & Gas Projects

Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

About the Role:

Join us as a Project Manager, leading high-value Oil & Gas projects involving plant construction, mechanical installation, equipment upgrades, brownfield modifications, shutdowns, turnarounds, and commissioning activities.

This pivotal role demands exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, project controls, and technical expertise in mechanical engineering. You will be responsible for achieving project objectives safely, efficiently, and in accordance with the highest quality standards.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering projects involving mechanical equipment, piping systems, pressure vessels, storage tanks, rotating equipment, static equipment, mechanical packages, fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning.

What You’ll Do:

Strategic Project Leadership:

Oversee the end-to-end planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure of large-scale Oil & Gas construction, upgrade, brownfield, shutdown, and turnaround projects.

Mechanical Project Management:

Lead the delivery of mechanical works, including static and rotating equipment, pressure vessels, tanks, piping systems, mechanical packages, fabrication, installation, testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and handover.

Stakeholder Management:

Act as the primary contact for clients, consultants, vendors, contractors, subcontractors, and senior management, ensuring clear communication, coordination, and alignment.

Risk & Change Management:

Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate technical, commercial, schedule, safety, and operational risks while managing project changes effectively.

Budget & Schedule Control:

Develop and manage project budgets, cost forecasts, schedules, and progress reporting to ensure financial and timeline adherence.

Team Leadership:

Lead, manage, and mentor multidisciplinary project teams, including engineering, procurement, construction, mechanical, piping, QA/QC, HSE, commissioning, and project controls personnel.

Contract Management:

Administer complex EPC, EPCM, construction, subcontract, and vendor agreements, ensuring contractual compliance and effective management of variations, claims, and deliverables.

Engineering & Construction Coordination:

Coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities.

Quality & Safety Assurance:

Uphold the highest quality, health, safety, and environmental standards. Promote a zero-incident culture and ensure compliance with company, client, and regulatory requirements.

Project Reporting:

Lead project review meetings and provide regular reports covering progress, cost, schedule, risks, resources, quality, safety, procurement, and commercial performance.

What We’re Looking For:

Extensive Experience:

Minimum 10+ years of progressive project management experience, including the delivery of large-scale Oil & Gas, petrochemical, refinery, gas processing, pipeline, or energy projects.

Mechanical Engineering Background:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering is required. A professional engineering qualification or relevant postgraduate qualification will be an advantage.

Industry Expertise:

Strong understanding of Oil & Gas project requirements, mechanical systems, industrial plant construction, fabrication, installation, commissioning, shutdowns, turnarounds, brownfield modifications, and operating-plant environments.

Project Delivery Experience:

Proven experience managing projects from FEED or detailed engineering through procurement, construction, commissioning, start-up, and final handover.

Technical Acumen:

Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment and systems, including:

• Static and rotating equipment
• Pressure vessels and storage tanks
• Piping systems and mechanical packages
• Pumps, compressors, turbines, and heat exchangers
• Fabrication and installation activities
• Hydro testing, pressure testing, inspection, and commissioning
• Brownfield modifications, tie-ins, shutdowns, and turnarounds

Project Controls:

Strong understanding of project planning, cost control, forecasting, earned value, progress measurement, and reporting using Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent systems.

Management Credentials:

PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or equivalent project management certification is highly preferred.

Contractual Awareness:

Solid understanding of FIDIC or similar EPC and industrial contract forms, including variations, claims, change orders, and subcontractor management.

Codes and Standards:

Working knowledge of applicable Oil & Gas codes and standards, including API, ASME, AWS, and relevant local regulations.

Leadership & Communication:

Exceptional leadership, negotiation, problem-solving, decision-making, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Mobility:

Willingness to travel extensively and potentially relocate to project sites when required.

Why Join Our Team?

Lead Transformative Projects:

Deliver critical Oil & Gas infrastructure and contribute to major industrial developments.

Significant Impact:

Directly influence high-value project outcomes, operational performance, and strategic client relationships.

Career Growth:

Gain professional recognition and build a long-term career in a growing project delivery organization.

Competitive Rewards:

Receive a highly attractive compensation package and professional development opportunities.

Innovation & Excellence:

Be part of an organization committed to continuous improvement, safety, quality, and exemplary project delivery.