Project Manager-Design & Construction

Halliburton Energy Services; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Halliburton Energy Services is seeking an experienced project manager to lead real estate and infrastructure initiatives in the Middle East and North Africa. The role emphasizes coastal engineering, design, construction, renovation, and compliance with health, safety and environment standards.

Candidates should have 10+ years in project management within consulting or construction, PMI credentials, and strong scheduling and budgeting skills. Travel and leadership within a small team are expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Project or Construction Management.
• PMI registration preferred.
• Degrees in Architecture, Quantity Surveying or Engineering considered with PM experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a project management consultancy or construction company.
• Experience delivering Liquid Mud Plants or similar plant projects is beneficial.
• Self-motivated, results driven, able to work independently.
• Ability to work under high pressure with tight deadlines and multiple projects.
• Proficient in MS Projects and SAP; knowledge of AutoCAD beneficial.
• Submit project profiles for the last three projects completed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage projects across the Middle East and North Africa; travel as required.
• Coordinate with the Regional Design & Construction Manager in a small high‑performing team.
• Define project scope, location, results, dates, budgets and funding sources.
• Initiate value engineering and design optimizations to reduce costs.
• Prepare and obtain approvals for project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Monitor execution, adjust schedules, and report status to stakeholders.
• Manage budgets and contractor payments per the plan.
• Ensure compliance with building, fire codes, laws, and HSE policies.
• Oversee consultants and contractors for project activities.

Skills

Project management

Self-motivated

Results driven

Independent worker

Pressure handling

Education

Degree in Project or Construction management

PMI certification

Architecture degree

Quantity Surveying degree

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Projects

SAP

AutoCAD

Job description

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We are looking for the right people — people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.

Under broad direction, plans and manages assigned real estate and infrastructure projects. Particular focus on coastal engineering and offshore island/causeway construction, but including design, construction, renovation, or replacement of company office, laboratory, manufacturing, warehouse, service center, and site infrastructure facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage projects located mostly across the Middle East and North Africa. Travel throughout these locations is required on a frequency suitable to the size and scope of the project.
• Reports to and receives guidance from the Regional Design & Construction Manager and will be part of a small but efficient and high performing team.
• Determines, in consultation with Real Estate Services and business unit management, the definition and requirements for each assigned project -- including location, desired results, desired completion date, allowable cost parameters, funding sources, RES and business unit interfaces, and special environmental or regulatory considerations.
• Initiates value engineering and design optimisations of the requirements ensuring optimal use of space and costs.
• Prepares and seeks appropriate management approvals of project plan including work specification, schedule, and budget.
• Plans and manages project execution in accordance with project plan.
• Monitors and manages project schedule in accordance with project plan
• Makes mid-course corrections to project schedule
• Advises Real Estate Services management and internal customers of schedule status, and seeks approval of schedule changes when required.
• Monitors and manages project budget and contractor payments in accordance with project plan. Initiates and seeks appropriate management approval of budget change orders when required
• Evaluates design and construction methods. Selects best standard methods for project execution. Makes appropriate adjustments to standards to meet specific project requirements.
• Manages project compliance with applicable building and fire codes, other applicable laws and regulations, and company Health, Safety, and Environment policy.
• Manages project compliance with company and Real Estate Services quality standards.
• Manages consultants, and contractors, as applicable, for execution and administration of Real Estate Services project activities and for execution of specific projects.

Requirements:

• Degree in Project or Construction management essential.
• Registered with PMI or equivalent preferred
• Degrees in Architecture, Quantity Surveying and Engineering considered provided there is practical project management experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience working for a project management consultancy company or construction company.
• Experience in delivering Liquid Mud Plants or similar plant type projects comprising storage tanks, interconnecting pipework, pumps and associated items highly beneficial
• Self-motivated, results driven and able to work independently to deliver projects.
• Willing and able to work under high pressure environment with short turn around times managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Competent in MS Projects and SAP with knowledge of Autocad beneficial
• Submit project profiles for the last three projects completed

Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

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Requisition Number: 211279
Experience Level: Experienced Hire
Job Family: Support Services
Product Service Line: [[division]]
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

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