Project Manager - Oil & Gas

Penta Global Engineering; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Project Manager to lead large-scale projects. The ideal candidate will have experience managing projects exceeding $75 million, ensuring compliance with client requirements and budget control. Strong leadership and negotiation skills are essential as you'll coordinate site activities, manage resources, and maintain client relations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing projects over $75 million.
• Strong leadership skills for team coordination.
• Experience in budget control and financial management.
• Knowledge of contractual requirements and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management ensuring client requirements are met.
• Coordinate project activities and compliance with contracts.
• Manage resources and staffing effectively.
• Develop and monitor project plans, implementing corrective actions.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Budget management

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Job description

Scope of Responsibilities:

Lead project management, including directing and coordinating all resources to ensure construction meets client contractual requirements efficiently and cost-effectively. Experience managing projects over $75 million is required.

Primary Duties :

• Coordinate all project/site activities, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, optimized resource usage, and achievement or exceeding of projected profit margins. Occasionally lead proposal preparations.
• Understand contract requirements thoroughly and oversee preliminary planning stages.
• Coordinate mobilization efforts, review activities, assign actions, set timescales, and establish communication channels.
• Manage resourcing, including staffing and equipment, ensuring accuracy and arranging necessary supply steps.
• Develop and monitor project planning, implementing corrective actions when deviations occur.
• Ensure project monitoring systems are in place, review financial performance regularly, and maintain effective budget control.
• Provide on-site resources and expertise for supervision, monitoring, and compliance with standards and policies.
• Understand and secure project insurance coverage as required.
• Review safety and QA/QC plans with relevant heads and submit for client approval.
• Resolve contractual and legal issues, minimizing risks to the company.
• Monitor workforce demobilization and facilitate workforce relocation or release.
• Represent the company with clients, suppliers, partners, and contractors, negotiating terms to protect interests.
• Oversee supplier and subcontractor performance, resolving disputes and addressing sub-standard work.
• Manage payments from clients and to suppliers/subcontractors, ensuring contractual compliance.
• Prepare and present final project documentation, coordinate with the client for acceptance and release of guarantees.
• Participate in project review upon completion, identifying learning opportunities.
• Maintain good relations with clients, partners, and authorities to promote company interests.
• Provide input for contract estimation, ensuring coverage of all activities.
• Stay updated on industry developments and implement technological advances.
• Perform any additional activities as required.