Project Manager (Projects Team (Production & Transmission 2 - 8)

Stryker Corporation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for an experienced Project Engineer to manage and supervise complex engineering projects in the Oil & Gas industry. The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team through all phases of project execution, ensuring adherence to safety procedures and project objectives. They will coordinate financial matters and provide insights on project progress to management. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering and extensive project management experience are required for this role.

Qualifications

• 12 years of professional experience in Project Engineering/Execution in Oil & Gas projects.
• 5 years of experience leading multidisciplinary staff and consultants/contractors.
• Strong knowledge in contracts and planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage major multi-disciplined engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Coordinate design, materials specification, and procurement processes.
• Manage contractors to ensure compliance with project objectives.
• Lead project management teams through all execution phases.

Skills

Project management

Multidisciplined team leadership

Contract management

Budgeting and cost control

Safety management

Education

Bachelor Degree Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Job Purpose

Manage, supervise and control the development and implementation of a diverse range of major multi-disciplined engineering projects from initial inception through to completion and handover, relating to new plants, facilities and modifications to existing plant and systems. In addition, to ensure optimal and economic development of projects consistent with Shareholders guidelines.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead/provide technical input into proposal/conceptual developments; coordinates design, materials specification and technically manages procurement and contract tendering stages.
• Interface with external parties, and ensures that appropriate codes, practices and standards are applied.
• Manage Project Management Consultant(s) and ensures that effective site supervision and project administration is carried out; provides information to management on project progress.
• Lead teams in developing strategies for implementation of major development projects.
• Direct the project management teams through all phases of project execution, from project initiation up to commissioning and startup.
• Manage multinational contractors ensuring that projects are implemented in accordance with sound project management principles in full compliance with HSE requirements/guidelines within the specified time, cost and other set objectives.
• Lead and/or participate in divisional or companywide committees, as assigned, and provide guidance and expertise in his area of specialization and lead related discussions and meetings.

Job Specific Accountabilities

• Ensure that the project is executed in a safe manner and that all contractors adhere to approved safety procedures and method statements for carrying out works/contracts awarded.
• Advise Management of anticipated completion date of the project for subsequent startup planning; assist in development of startup plan and manning requirements; authorise alternate studies such as shop vs. field fabricated pipe, concrete vs. steel structures, etc., and agree in consultation on completion of portions of the plant for acceptance by end user.
• Coordinate overall financial matters pertaining to the project, such as currency requirements and restrictions, import duty exceptions, financial forecasts, etc.
• Carry out other similar related duties such as attending Tender Board Meetings, reporting on the financial situation of the project, appraising contractor's overall performance for quality, cost, schedule and safety and ensuring corrective actions are taken; prepare weekly highlights and monthly progress reports covering all engineering, procurement and construction activities.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor Degree Engineering or equivalent.

Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• 12 years of professional experience in Project Engineering/Execution in Oil & Gas projects including 5 years in leading multi‑disciplined staff and consultants/contractors in defining and executing projects within the oil & gas industry.
• Project management professional with sound knowledge of contracts, planning and budget / cost control requirements.

Professional Certifications

• Project Management Professional or similar professional certifications in project management.