Project Manager

坯潤; Sharjah; On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee complex oil and gas projects in Sharjah, UAE. This exciting role involves managing projects from design to handover, ensuring safety and cost-effectiveness while leading diverse teams. With a commitment to sustainability and a focus on delivering high-profile projects, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in the energy sector. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and provides tailored professional development opportunities, along with competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional Development Plans

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in major brownfield oil & gas projects.
• Proven ability to manage EPC/EPCM contracts for onshore projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from design to handover, ensuring delivery excellence.
• Lead project teams and ensure compliance with technical standards.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Leadership

EPC/EPCM Contracts Management

Education

B.S. in Engineering

PMP Certification

Job description

Wood is currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time onsite position with business trips.

Responsibilities

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time onsite position with business trips.

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join our Engineering Hub in Sharjah, UAE.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts, and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise, and asset knowledge to support clients in delivering energy security and decarbonisation ambitions.

We excel in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq, providing maintenance, modifications, and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy, and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high-profile clients and complex projects in Iraq.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks giving all employees a voice.
• Competitive salary with regular reviews to ensure market alignment.
• Tailored professional development plans to support your growth.
• Global connections with industry experts shaping standards worldwide.
• Medical Insurance: inpatient and outpatient care coverage.
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: Life Assurance coverage.
• The Employee Share Plan: Opportunity to purchase Wood shares with company matching.
• Long Service Award: Celebrating milestones at 5-year intervals, recognizing dedication and service.

Key Objectives

• Safe and effective delivery of brownfield critical projects on multiple onshore facilities, including large production complexes, within an EPCM/EPS/EP/E contracting model.
• Manage projects from Design to Handover, covering Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Completions, and Commissioning.
• Establish and manage project teams to ensure delivery excellence.
• Provide certainty and confidence to clients and project sponsors on safety, optimization, cost control, risk management, schedule, and stakeholder engagement.
• Deliver projects within the commercial framework, responsible for Project P&L.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Project Execution

• Technical and commercial responsibility for contract execution from review to close-out.
• P&L responsibility, including revenue, margin, overheads, budgets, risks, and cash flow.
• Organize and motivate project teams, define responsibilities, and conduct regular meetings.
• Set objectives aligned with contract scope and company policies.
• Delegate work to promote responsibility and accountability.
• Lead to ensure safety, cost-effectiveness, and timely resolution of interfaces.
• Develop and maintain effective project management practices.
• Coordinate site supervision, manage contractors, and monitor progress.
• Oversee project master program, milestones, and phases.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards and quality of materials.
• Ensure team competence and review project proposals and plans.
• Manage scope changes through the Change Management process.
• Innovate through digitalisation, technology, and global collaboration.
• Establish project procedures and lead production of the execution plan.
• Report progress to senior management and clients.
• Ensure schedule and financial targets are met, proactively addressing slippage.
• Focus on risk mitigation during execution.
• Lead HSSE initiatives and address quality management issues.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams, including external specialists.
• Manage information systems for project phases and documentation.
• Participate in assurance activities and peer reviews.
• Resolve conflicts in a multicultural, multidisciplinary environment.
• Participate in design reviews, value engineering, risk workshops, etc.
• Conduct technical bid evaluations and clarifications.

Leadership

• Guide and direct project teams and external specialists.
• Promote ethical behaviour and compliance.
• Coach, mentor, and empower team members.

Working Relationships

Internal

• Coordinate with project contributors and support teams.
• Manage scope across offices and interface with operational teams.

External

• Primary contact for clients on scope.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Represent the company in contractual negotiations.

Level of Influence & Decision-Making

• Decisions significantly impact project outcomes.
• Work under general direction, reviewed for policy conformance.
• Engage with Project Director on key issues.
• Solve problems with financial, social, or political implications.
• Review and approve proposals within delegated authority.

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable

We value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply, even if you don't meet every criterion but possess relevant skills and experience.

Expected

• B.S. or equivalent in Engineering.
• PMP, APM, or similar certification preferred.
• At least 15 years of relevant experience in major brownfield oil & gas projects, including 5 years in a similar role.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Proven ability to manage EPC/EPCM contracts for onshore brownfield projects.
• Experience managing lump sum oil and gas projects in the GCC region preferred.
• Strong leadership, technical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep understanding of project management practices and risk management.
• Experience in project initiation, planning, and execution.
• Knowledge of industry standards and quality assurance.

Personal Attributes

• Safety-focused, ethical, pragmatic, and self-motivated.
• Excellent communicator, negotiator, and problem solver.
• Ability to motivate diverse teams and develop strong client relationships.
• Flexible, decisive, and resourceful.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, operating in 60 countries with around 35,000 employees. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination.