Senior Project Manager - Major Engineering Projects

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 391,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Group in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead major engineering projects from concept through commissioning and handover. The role requires directing multidisciplinary teams, managing consultants and contractors, and ensuring safety, cost control and schedule adherence.

The successful candidate will have PMP certification, 12+ years in Oil & Gas project execution, and a proven track record delivering large capital projects from concept to

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 12 years in project engineering/execution in Oil and Gas.
• At least 5 years leading multidisciplinary teams.
• PMP certification is required.
• Experience delivering major Oil and Gas projects from concept to start-up.
• Strong knowledge of EPC project phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical input during feasibility, proposal and conceptual development stages for major engineering projects.
• Convert initial business requirements into clearly defined project scopes, objectives and implementation strategies.
• Coordinate engineering design activities across multiple disciplines.
• Direct projects through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, start-up and handover.
• Manage Project Management Consultants and ensure effective administration and coordination.

Skills

Major project management

Oil and Gas project execution

Multidisciplinary engineering

Project engineering

Contract management

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Major Engineering Projects Job Snapshot Role: Senior Project Manager - Major Engineering Projects Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates Industry: Oil and Energy Function: Project Management Experience: Minimum 12 years Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Senior Project Manager - Major Engineering Projects in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a senior Oil and Energy opportunity responsible for directing complex multidisciplinary engineering developments from initial concept through construction, commissioning and final handover. ADNOC Group is hiring an experienced project management professional to lead major plant and infrastructure projects, manage consultants and contractors, control project cost and schedule, and ensure technical, commercial and HSE objectives are achieved throughout the full project lifecycle.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Emirate Industry: Oil and Energy Function: Project Management Salary: 35000-50000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time Role Context The Senior Project Manager provides end-to-end leadership for major engineering projects involving new plants, production facilities and modifications to existing systems.

The position transforms early business requirements into executable project strategies, directs multidisciplinary engineering teams and maintains overall control of technical scope, contractors, budgets, schedules and project governance. Successful execution supports safe asset development, cost-effective capital investment and timely delivery of strategically important Oil and Energy infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical input during feasibility, proposal and conceptual development stages for major engineering projects.
• Convert initial business requirements into clearly defined project scopes, objectives and implementation strategies.
• Coordinate engineering design activities, material specifications and technical requirements across multiple disciplines.
• Direct projects through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, start-up and final handover.
• Manage Project Management Consultants and ensure effective project administration, engineering coordination and site supervision.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams supporting major plant, facility and infrastructure developments.
• Develop execution strategies that address technical complexity, project interfaces, construction requirements and operating constraints.
• Manage international consultants, contractors and specialist service providers throughout project delivery.
• Ensure project execution complies with approved HSE requirements, technical standards, procedures and contractual obligations.
• Maintain control of project schedules, budgets, scope and performance against established objectives.
• Provide management with accurate reporting on progress, cost, major risks, technical issues and corrective actions.
• Review applicable engineering codes, industry practices and international standards and ensure their correct implementation.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders, shareholders, operating teams and technical authorities where project interfaces require alignment.
• Review technical source information and participate in meetings to establish future development requirements.
• Assess project alternatives based on technical feasibility, expected cost, operational impact and implementation requirements.
• Refine preliminary proposals into practical and commercially viable project plans.
• Direct development and revision of engineering designs, specifications, estimates and project phasing strategies.
• Coordinate project planning with Finance, Commercial Support, user departments and other internal functions.
• Initiate and approve overall work programs, contractor terms of reference, project standards and execution procedures.
• Establish project execution requirements before commencement of detailed engineering and construction activities.
• Manage contractor prequalification and support preparation of approved bidder lists.
• Exercise overall financial control over project budgets, individual contracts and approved expenditure.
• Review and endorse contract awards, purchase recommendations, subcontract proposals and variation orders.
• Ensure approved project plans, budgets and schedules are updated following authorized changes.
• Evaluate contractor performance and take corrective action when execution deviates from agreed requirements.
• Provide technical and management guidance to project teams when complex engineering or contractual issues arise.
• Lead or participate in divisional and companywide committees requiring project engineering expertise.
• Develop project-specific safety programs and ensure contractors comply with applicable company safety requirements.
• Audit project HSE performance and initiate remedial actions where deficiencies are identified.
• Support commissioning and start-up teams to ensure completed facilities are technically ready for safe operation.
• Ensure final project documentation, outstanding work and handover obligations are completed before project closure.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or an equivalent recognized engineering qualification.
• Minimum 12 years of professional experience in project engineering or project execution within the Oil and Gas industry.
• At least 5 years of experience leading multidisciplinary engineering personnel, consultants and contractors.
• Proven background delivering major Oil and Gas projects from concept through commissioning and start-up.
• Project Management Professional certification is required.
• Strong understanding of engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning project phases.
• Demonstrated capability in managing large consultants and multinational contracting organizations.
• Sound knowledge of contract administration, tendering and contractor prequalification processes.
• Strong experience with project planning, scheduling, budgeting and cost control.
• Ability to review technical proposals, project scopes, specifications and execution strategies.
• Experience managing variations, expenditure approvals and contractual recommendations.
• Strong understanding of HSE management requirements for major engineering and construction projects.
• Able to lead multidisciplinary teams while coordinating technical, commercial and operational stakeholders.
• Confident decision-making capability in complex project environments involving significant cost, schedule and operational consequences.

Skills Set

• Major project management
• Oil and Gas project execution
• Multidisciplinary engineering
• Project engineering
• Engineering project development
• Conceptual design
• Project feasibility assessment
• EPC project management
• Engineering design coordination
• Procurement management
• Construction management
• Commissioning management
• Plant start-up
• Project Management Consultants
• Contractor management
• Project planning
• Project scheduling
• Budget management
• Cost control
• Contract administration
• Tender evaluation
• Contractor prequalification
• Scope of work development
• Technical specifications
• Variation order management
• Capital project governance
• HSE project management
• Technical risk management
• Project performance reporting
• Stakeholder coordination
• Project handover
• PMP
• Project controls
• Engineering standards
• Cost estimation
• Commercial coordination

Why Join Us

This position offers senior engineering professionals the opportunity to lead major capital developments within Abu Dhabi Emirate 's strategically important Oil and Energy sector. The role provides direct responsibility for complex multidisciplinary projects, significant contractor interfaces and high‑value investment decisions while offering continued exposure to advanced project execution practices. It is particularly suited to an established project leader seeking broader influence over engineering strategy, capital efficiency, facility development and safe delivery of major energy infrastructure.

About the Company

ADNOC Group is a major energy organization in the United Arab Emirates responsible for developing and operating extensive oil, gas and industrial assets. Its engineering and project teams deliver complex capital developments across new and existing facilities, combining technical expertise, disciplined project governance and strong HSE standards to support the long‑term reliability and growth of the UAE 's energy infrastructure.