Project Manager – Cross-Country Pipelines (EPC)

Acme Services; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Acme Services is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead large-scale cross-country pipeline EPC projects in the UAE. You will manage end-to-end project lifecycle from planning and mobilization to client management, execution, profitability, and claims resolution while upholding HSE and governance standards.

The role requires extensive experience in UAE EPC pipelines, strong leadership, and proven ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders to deliver on time and budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) is required.
• 20+ years of progressive EPC cross-country pipeline experience in UAE is required.
• Valid ADNOC approval as a Project Manager is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Plan, track, and manage monthly project execution schedules, revenue, invoicing, and cash collections.
• Monitor budgets, track cash inflows, and implement cost variance controls.
• Work with Contracts and Claims to evaluate, draft, and submit project claims.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities to improve profitability.
• Oversee site infrastructure planning, resource estimation, and mobilization of labor, equipment, and materials.
• Drive momentum to hit quarterly and annual targets within approved cost structures.
• Serve as main contact for contractual correspondence with client reps, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Enforce HSE standards, ABAC policies, and company code of conduct.

Skills

UAE pipeline expertise

Project execution & risk control

Stakeholder & client relations

Team leadership

HSE management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager – Cross-Country Pipelines (EPC)

Location: UAE

Industry: Oil & Gas / Heavy EPC Construction

Role Summary The Project Manager will lead the execution of large-scale, cross-country oil and gas pipeline EPC projects in the UAE. This position is responsible for managing the end-to-end project lifecycle—from site infrastructure planning and resource mobilization to client management, execution, profit optimization, and commercial claim resolution—while ensuring strict compliance with high safety and corporate governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial & Commercial Management:
• Plan, track, and manage monthly project execution schedules, revenue generation, invoicing, and cash collections.
• Monitor budgets, track cash inflows, and implement proactive measures to control and eliminate cost variances.
• Work alongside the Contracts and Claims team to evaluate, draft, and submit justifiable project claims.
• Identify value-engineering and innovative opportunities to improve overall project profitability.
• Project Execution & Site Management:
• Oversee site infrastructure planning, resource estimation, and efficient mobilization of labor, equipment, and materials.
• Drive operational momentum to consistently hit quarterly and annual targets within approved cost structures.
• Serve as the main point of contact for all contractual correspondence with client representatives, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Leadership & Compliance:
• Supervise, inspire, and manage site teams and multidisciplinary engineering personnel.
• Enforce strict adherence to project SOPs, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) standards, Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption (ABAC) policies, and the organization’s code of conduct and core values.

Key Competencies & Skills

• UAE Pipeline Expertise: In-depth familiarity with the UAE oil and gas cross-country pipeline market, local statutory regulations, and key industry stakeholders.
• Project Execution & Risk Control: Solid track record of planning, scheduling, budgeting, and mitigating risks on major pipeline buildouts.
• Stakeholder & Client Relations: Proven capability to negotiate contracts, coordinate with local government bodies, handle consultant interactions, and maintain positive client relationships.
• Team Leadership: Strong ability to motivate multi-cultural site personnel, engineering teams, and subcontractors under challenging project conditions.
• HSE Management: Thorough knowledge of international and regional HSE operational standards for hazardous pipeline execution.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech).
• Experience: 20+ years of progressive experience in EPC cross-country pipeline projects within the UAE.
• Mandatory Accreditation: Valid ADNOC approval as a Project Manager.