Project Manager

Fugro; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 257,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geotechnical services provider based in Dubai is seeking a Geotechnical Project Manager to oversee land investigations for Oil and Gas infrastructure in Iraq. This role involves project coordination, managing teams, ensuring projects meet timelines and budgets, and building strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering degree, several years of project management experience, and excellent communication skills in both English and Arabic.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong project management experience in geotechnical contracting.
• Fluent in English, Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage land geotechnical investigations for Oil and Gas projects.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Foster and maintain key client relationships.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

Education

Engineering degree (Civil Engineering/Geotechnical Engineering/Geology)

Job description

Job Description

The role is based in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) and will support the growing Fugro business in Iraq. The Geotechnical Project Manager is expected to coordinate and manage land geotechnical investigations conducted for Oil and Gas infrastructure in Iraq. The successful candidate will be responsible of ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget, acting as leader to geotechnical teams in respect to projects, tasks and operations. The successful candidate will also be responsible of fostering and maintaining key relationships with existing and potential clients to improve the company’s market position.

Job Specific Requirements

• Engineering degree, preferably Civil Engineering or technical qualifications in Geotechnical Engineering or Geology or related Earth Sciences.
• Minimum 5yrs+ in similar role including commercial, technical and practical project management experience in the geotechnical contracting industry.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-national and multi-cultural work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written skills both internally and with Client (English is essential and Arabic is a plus).
• Keen Commercial awareness and contractual management experience is required.
• Knowledge of Project Management Areas – project scope management, project time management, project cost management.
• Collaborates closely with colleagues in the Project team, Operations department and Commercial team in-country and regionally to ensure projects are delivered successfully to meet Fugro and clients’ expectations.

Direct / Functional Reports

• Project Coordinator
• Project Administrator

Key responsibilities

Project Planning

• Identify and communicate project requirements and resources.
• Schedule and allocate equipment and resources in line with specific project requirements.
• Preparation of project execution plans, method statements, schedules, QHSE plans and risk assessments to address stringent Client HSE and technical requirements in line with Company procedures
• Lead the compilation of technical / commercial proposals.

Project Execution

• Direct and manage all aspects of project development on key large projects, particularly oil & gas clients, from enquiry to delivery and close-out.
• Continuous communication and liaison with Clients, operations and laboratory departments, and other project stakeholders to ensure timely submission of deliverables and Client satisfaction.
• Scheduling and allocation of equipment and resources in line with specific project requirements.
• Attending and conducting regular internal / external technical project meetings, kick-off meetings and safety sessions.

Project Accounting

• Variation order tracking and identifying opportunities for additional scope of services.
• Project budgets, cash flows, cost tracking and forecasts.
• Monthly and quarterly reporting on project financials (actual vs budget).
• Preparation of project financial reports.
• Profit analysis on projects.

QHSSE Compliance

• Ensure that Fugro policies and procedures are understood, implemented and adhered to by all employees and stakeholders.
• Prepare project execution plans, method statements, schedules, QHSE plans and risk assessments to address stringent Client HSE and technical requirements in line with Company procedures.

KPIs

• Proper allocation and utilization of resources to meet project completion timelines.
• Completion of Project Milestones in a timely manner according to baseline.
• Collate, track and present project financial KPIs such as cost, recognized revenue, invoicing to always maintain contractual and financial control.

Key Contacts & Relationships

Internal

• Business Line Managers
• Operations team
• Commercial team
• QHSSE team

External

• Clients
• Contractors

Experience and Knowledge

• Education : Bachelor - Engineering degree – Civil Engineering in Geotechnical or Geology
• Working experience : 5-10 years Commercial, Technical and Practical Project Management
• Management experience : 1-5 years Project management experience
• Languages & Proficiency : English Proficient
• Other : Speaking Arabic is a plus.

Personal Leadership Expectations

• Strong ability and willingness to learn from experience, adapt and embrace new situations. Being open to new experiences, people and information. Desire to excel and grow new skills.
• Strong communicator and promotes open communication across the organization. Empowers & connects other people with positive impact, provides energy and demonstrates, passion, trust & respect.
• Takes ownership and initiative, acts with confidence and works under own direction. Is able to make prompt and clear decisions, which may involve though choices or considered risk.
• Actively focused on achieving sustainable results with a passion for success. Strives for operational excellence in all goals set.
• Drives organizational and cultural change to facilitate organizational development. Deals with ambiguity, making positive use of the opportunities it presents.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.

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