Project Manager (BOP)

Al Jomaih Energy and Water; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 334,800 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

Al Jomaih Energy and Water is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the execution of utility and infrastructure projects. The role is based in Taweelah, Abu Dhabi, and requires managing the engineering, quality, and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Engineering or Project Management and have at least 15 years of relevant experience in CCGT projects. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential to coordinate with stakeholders effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in project management of CCGT projects, power and utilities.
• Decisive and solution-oriented to promptly resolve project issues.
• Committed to upholding high safety standards in high-risk environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of projects ensuring compliance with standards.
• Manage the owner's engineer team and EPC contractors through all phases.
• Coordinate with O&M, customers, and contractors for execution activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or Project Management

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Al Jomaih Energy & Water (AEW), headquartered in Saudi Arabia, is a fast‑growing investor, lead developer, and operator of utility and infrastructure projects in various geographical markets such as KSA, GCC, Asia & North Africa, with a portfolio that includes 13 GW of power generation (CCGT, cogeneration, gas‑fired, and solar) and a water capacity of 1,300,000 m³/day of desalination plants, water pipelines, transmission and industrial water treatment projects.

Location

Taweelah, Abu Dhabi, UAE (Site is 30 to 40 km from Abu Dhabi city)

Reporting Structure

Project Management Head

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of projects and ensure full completion safely within budget, within schedule and in full compliance with engineering, quality, HSSE and regulatory standards.
• Manage the owner’s engineer team, EPC contractors, vendors and stakeholders through all phases from engineering to commissioning and support operations post‑handover.
• Responsible for development and EPC execution of new 2. 6 GW CCGT project.
• Control and maintain the project execution plan.
• Ensure projects are executed according to project standards (e.g. project management procedures, QA/QC standards, HSSE standards, engineering standards as per the PPA and EPC contract), agreed contractual schedule, contract specification and budget, minimizing VOs claims.
• Work closely with internal and external parties for any tie‑in to existing plant to avoid any unplanned plant shutdown.
• Lead review of MSRA for PTW (Permit to Work) system.
• Lead weekly and monthly progress meetings, provide updates and report to Project Management Head and higher management.
• Coordinate with O&M, customers and EPC contractor/vendor for all project execution and commissioning activities.
• Ensure proper document control; keep project documents ready for archival upon completion.
• Ensure all project documents (especially as‑built drawings) are properly archived in the Digital Technical Library.
• Obtain all necessary licenses and permits required by government authorities before plant construction and after completion.
• Continue to support O&M after plant handover and close out any outstanding issues arising during the project execution phase.
• Participate in review on inter‑disciplinary design, engineering and constructability to consider safety, quality, performance, reliability, flexibility of operation and optimal project and life‑cycle cost.
• Project costing, scheduling and management of relevant stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Manage the tender process and assessment for EPC contractors, surveys and studies.
• Develop value engineering and strategic plans to keep CAPEX competitive, sustainable and aligned with company business and operational needs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in project management of CCGT projects, power and utilities projects.
• Strong leadership presence, interpersonal and communication skills to coordinate between O&M, customers, contractors and internal departments.
• Decisive and solution‑oriented to resolve project issues promptly.
• Attention to detail for documentation and quality management.
• Committed to upholding high safety standards in high‑risk environments.
• Good analytical skills in analyzing project management issues and ability to resolve them quickly.
• Good understanding of gas power, utilities and water processes.
• Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD and MS Project.
• Knowledge of international codes and standards such as ASME, API, IEEE, rules and regulations is an advantage.