Sr Project Lead - Electrical

Petrotec; Umm Al Quwain; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a proactive Project Leader to oversee and manage complex projects in the Oil and Gas sector. This role requires strong project management skills, a solid background in electrical engineering, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. The successful candidate will take ownership from the sales handover to project completion, ensuring high standards of customer service and compliance with health and safety regulations. Join a dynamic team and contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-12 years of experience in Oil and Gas and EPC sectors.
• Proficiency in project management software for scheduling and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage project finances and maintain customer relationships.
• Coordinate with engineering for technical reviews and project changes.
• Prepare regular project status reports and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Project Management

Oil and Gas Project Execution

Electrical Engineering

Stakeholder Coordination

Communication Skills

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

PMP Certification

Tools

MS Office

Primavera

MS Projects

MS Visio

PMIS

BIM 360

Job description

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Project Leader with strong Project Management expertise to join our company. This role is ideal for an ambitious individual who will take full ownership of projects from sales handover to customer completion. It involves client interaction, site visits across various locations, and maintaining high customer service standards. The candidate should be proactive, self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple projects independently and collaboratively. The role requires proficiency in Oil and Gas project execution, with skills in project management, engineering, design management, and stakeholder coordination. The engineer must be adept at delivering project engineering documentation for EPC and Oil & Gas clients, coordinating with vendors, OEMs, and production teams. Experience in Electrical, EPC, Oil and Gas fields, and team leadership is essential. The position is based in Birkat Al Awamir, with site visits across Qatar.

Requirements

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Conduct Handover Meetings post-sales and review project requirements.
2. Serve as the primary customer contact post-order.
3. Manage project finances, including sales costs, material costs, labor costs, and gross margins.
4. Review electrical specifications, drawings, schematics, and layouts.
5. Coordinate with engineering for reviews, RFIs, technical submittals, and customer changes.
6. Coordinate with production regarding project progress, deadlines, testing, deliveries, and site works.
7. Identify and manage project changes and variations in collaboration with sales.
8. Coordinate with finance for invoicing.
9. Participate in site meetings for planning and surveys.
10. Maintain prompt communication with customers.
11. Develop and nurture customer relationships.
12. Communicate effectively with all project stakeholders.
13. Manage risks, control costs, and coordinate procurement.
14. Support the team in managing project processes.
15. Oversee project sub-contractors.
16. Attend FAT and witness OEM testing.
17. Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
18. Maintain comprehensive project documentation.
19. Prepare regular project status reports and updates for management.

Education & Certification

• PMP certification in Project Management is mandatory.
• Electrical engineering knowledge, especially in Switchgear industry.
• Advanced MS Office skills for reporting and presentations.
• Knowledge of scheduling tools like Primavera and MS Projects.
• Process mapping skills and MS Visio proficiency.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with ERP and project management tools such as PMIS, PMMT.
• Familiarity with collaboration tools like BIM 360, MS Teams, SharePoint.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven experience in multi-activity project management within construction or engineering.
• Strong planning, coordination, and execution skills.
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Health & Safety qualifications or experience.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Relevant project engineering experience.
• Minimum 10-12 years of experience, preferably in Oil and Gas and EPC sectors.
• Proficiency in project management software for scheduling and documentation.