Senior Project Manager

WorleyParsons Arabia Limited Co; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 661,000 - 881,000; Full time

Job summary

WorleyParsons Arabia Limited Co in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Project Manager to deliver a major onshore gas storage project from Concept FEED through EPC support. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage client interfaces, and ensure schedule, cost and quality targets are met.

The role requires extensive Oil & Gas project experience, strong governance, and proven leadership across FEED, Detailed Design and EPCM phases with a focus on safety and risk management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of Oil and Gas project experience.
• 10+ years in Project Management roles.
• Experience delivering onshore gas processing/storage facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of large-scale onshore gas storage projects per contractual requirements.
• Act as single client interface and manage progress reviews and governance.
• Oversee engineering, interfaces, risk, cost and schedule performance.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts and profitability; support commercial discussions.
• Promote HSE culture and ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Mentor project engineers and discipline leads; build a high-performance team.
• Prepare Monthly Reports, dashboards and risk registers.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project governance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree advantageous

PMP certification preferred

Job description

Job Purpose

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the overall delivery of a major Onshore Gas Storage Project from Concept FEED through Detailed Engineering and EPC support phases The role provides leadership to multidisciplinary engineering teams and is accountable for project execution client management commercial performance schedule adherence quality HSE and risk management The position serves as the primary interface with the client project stakeholders licensors contractors and internal engineering disciplines to ensure successful project outcomes

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership and DeliveryLead the execution of large-scale onshore gas storage projects in accordance with contractual requirements Develop and implement Project Execution Plans PEP Ensure project delivery within approved scope budget schedule and quality targets Manage multidisciplinary engineering teams across FEED and Detailed Design phases Drive project performance and monitor key project metrics

Client and Stakeholder ManagementAct as the single point of contact for the client on all project matters Build and maintain strong client relationships Lead project review meetings progress meetings and executive presentations Manage interfaces with licensors EPC contractors vendors and third-party consultants

Engineering ManagementOversee engineering activities covering Gas Storage Facilities Compression Systems Gas Processing Facilities Pipeline Interfaces Utilities and Offsites Storage Terminals and Associated Infrastructure Ensure engineering deliverables comply with client specifications international codes and regulatory requirements Coordinate discipline leads to resolve technical and interface issues

Commercial and Contract ManagementManage project budgets forecasts and profitability Monitor revenue cost performance and resource utilization Identify and manage scope changes and variation requests Support contract negotiations and commercial discussions with clients

Risk and HSE ManagementLead project risk identification and mitigation activities Promote HSE culture and ensure compliance with company and client requirements Participate in HAZID HAZOP SIL and project assurance reviews Ensure implementation of project governance and quality management systems

Resource ManagementEstablish project organization structures Manage staffing requirements and resource planning Mentor Project Engineers and discipline leads Foster a high-performance project team environment

ReportingPrepare and present Monthly Project Reports Progress Updates Executive Dashboards Schedule and Cost Forecasts Risk Registers Lessons Learned Reports

Qualifications

QualificationsBachelor s Degree in Engineering Mechanical Chemical Electrical Civil or related discipline Master s Degree is advantageous PMP certification preferred ExperienceMinimum 20 years of experience in Oil and Gas projects Minimum 10 years in Project Management roles Proven experience delivering Onshore Gas Processing Gas Storage LNG Compression Stations or Gas Handling Facilities Strong experience in Engineering Consultancy EPCM environment Experience managing projects exceeding USD 100M 500M TIC preferred ADNOC project experience preferred with strong understanding of ADNOC engineering standards specifications project execution requirements and stakeholder management Proven experience delivering projects across the full project lifecycle including Concept StudiesPre-FEEDFEEDDetailed EngineeringEPC EPCM Execution Demonstrated experience in both Onshore and Offshore Oil and Gas projects with balanced exposure across facilities pipelines utilities and associated infrastructure Strong understanding of multidisciplinary engineering execution project governance risk management and stakeholder engagement