Deputy Project Manager

Archirodon Group; Ahmadi; Sur place; KWD 35 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Archirodon is seeking a Deputy Project Manager to assist the Project Manager in delivering the Kuwait Oil & Gas project at Shuaiba Oil Pier. You will coordinate engineering, procurement, controls, and construction across home office and site operations, ensuring safety, cost control, and schedule adherence.

The role requires leading multidisciplinary teams, developing execution plans, monitoring performance, and supporting TIC estimates and progress reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in Oil & Gas.
• Minimum 5 years in project management or leadership roles in major EPC/Oil & Gas projects.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, controls and construction.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Demonstrated leadership, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients and stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Support the Project Manager in establishing project teams and coordinating multidisciplinary activities.
• Develop and implement project execution plans covering safety, staffing, budgeting and scheduling.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables, procurement, subcontract administration and project controls.
• Monitor performance against budgets and schedules, implementing corrective actions.
• Assist in TIC estimates, cost trends, forecasts and progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with QC, safety standards and project procedures.
• Maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers across all levels.
• Support and mentor junior engineers and construction managers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of PM systems and processes.
• Assist in business development activities and contract negotiations as required.

Connaissances

Leadership

Coordination

Problem-solving

Communication

Planning

Organizational skills

Formation

BSc or MSc in Engineering

Outils

Project management tools

Description du poste

• Job Level: Highly experienced professional (10 - 15 years)

Company Description

Archirodon , having earned its reputation as a reliable and respected international contractor for more than a half century in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) market, continues to create value to its stakeholders by executing complex EPC projects worldwide, in recognition of its superior standards of performance.

We are currently looking for a Deputy Project Manager who will support the Project Manager in overseeing the successful execution of projects in the Oil and Gas project in Shuaiba Oil Pier in Kuwait. The role involves assisting in the strategic and tactical planning, coordination, direction, supervision, and control of technical, financial, and administrative contractual activities across both home office and site operations.

The Deputy Project Manager will coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, procurement, project controls, construction management, and subcontractors to support the delivery of the project throughout all phases, from front-end engineering and detailed design through procurement, construction, handover, and project close-out.

Job Description

• Support the Project Manager in establishing project teams, coordinating multidisciplinary activities, and ensuring efficient project execution in line with contractual requirements and project objectives.
• Assist in developing and implementing project execution plans covering safety, staffing, budgeting, scheduling, and critical project milestones.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables, procurement of engineered equipment and bulk materials, construction subcontract administration, and project controls to ensure compliance with cost, schedule, quality, and safety requirements.
• Monitor project performance against approved budgets, schedules, and objectives, identifying deviations and supporting the implementation of corrective actions.
• Contribute to the preparation and monitoring of Total Installed Cost (TIC) estimates, cost trends, forecasts, and project progress reports.
• Promote and coordinate effective workshare execution across engineering disciplines and project services teams.
• Identify potential project risks, assess their impact, and support the development and implementation of appropriate mitigation measures.
• Coordinate with department managers to monitor team performance, address resource requirements, and ensure effective collaboration across project functions.
• Support and mentor Project Engineers and Construction Managers, contributing to their professional development and effective performance.
• Ensure compliance with established project review processes, quality control guidelines, safety standards, and applicable project procedures.
• Maintain positive working relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders, supporting effective communication at all organizational levels.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management systems, execution processes, and procedures.
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, presentations, opportunity assessments, and contract negotiations, as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Engineering (All disciplines)
• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management or project leadership roles, preferably within major EPC / Oil & Gas projects.
• Previous experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, project controls, and construction.
• Demonstrated leadership, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational capabilities.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities in a complex project environment.
• Results-oriented, decisive, and proactive approach to project execution.
• Substantial understanding of commercial, legal, and contractual matters.
• Knowledge of project management tools, systems, and methodologies.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Additional Information

• Expat package is on the shelf, yet the real joy comes from being a member of smart and passionate teams, within an international leading EPC Group on a mission that matters. We create mega construction projects - literally around the globe - with meaningful impact on the local communities for the years to come. At Archirodon, you will find a proud, productive and human-centric culture, caring for and building on our people and their development!

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