Senior Project Manager

Hempel; Sharjah; On-site; AED 330,517 - 440,690; Full time

Job summary

Hempel is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Sharjah, UAE, to manage global CapEx projects, ensuring budget and quality are maintained. The successful candidate will lead project cost management, oversee technical project aspects, and ensure compliance with local regulations.

Key qualifications include a relevant engineering background, fluency in English, and experience with complex technical installations. The role involves collaboration with consulting engineers and contractors, making strong negotiation skills essential.

Qualifications

• Vast experience in managing design and construction projects as a project manager.
• Experience with complex technical installations such as HVAC, electrical distribution, process equipment.
• Experience with process equipment within the paint coating or a similar industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage project cost to stay within budget.
• Oversee all technical aspects of industrial projects.
• Secure contracts with engineering companies and construction companies.

Skills

Project management

Collaboration

Negotiation

Fluency in English

Education

Electrical, mechanical, production or similar engineering background

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to manage industrial CapEx projects globally as part of Hempel Engineering & Projects. The role includes responsibility for budget, quality and progress management across all aspects of the projects involving Hempel consulting engineers, contractors and suppliers.

You will be part of the Group Engineering & Industrial Projects team. We expect strong collaboration skills and a self‑driven attitude.

Location: Sharjah, UAE. This position will report directly to the Head of Engineering & Projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for budget, timeline, quality and HSE across various project types in Hempel's factories worldwide.
• Manage project cost to stay within budget, including preparing financial project forecasts.
• Oversee all technical aspects of industrial projects with special attention to approvals, buildings and process‑related scope.
• Coordinate between internal and external parties involved in the projects.
• Secure contracts with engineering companies, construction companies, equipment suppliers and cooperate with Hempel procurement and legal teams.
• Manage progress and implement corrective actions to secure timely completion of the projects.
• Ensure the projects comply fully with local regulations, laws and Hempel internal guidelines.
• Lead negotiations with local contractors and equipment suppliers, including finalizing contract documents.
• Secure commissioning and handover of the projects to the end users in cooperation with colleagues, consultants, contractors and suppliers.
• Conduct steering committee meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Electrical, mechanical, production or similar engineering background.
• Vast experience in managing design and construction projects as a project manager.
• Experience with complex technical installations such as HVAC, electrical distribution, process equipment or similar.
• Experience with process equipment within the paint coating or a similar industry is a must.
• Experience with all aspects of contract creation (negotiation of scope, price and terms) and subsequent execution by contractors and suppliers.
• Experience supervising local consulting companies and liaising with local authorities regarding permit applications and approvals.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Application deadline: 1‑Sep‑2025.