PROJECT MANAGER – DBOT POLYMER

Brunel Oil and Gas Services WLL Qatar; Muscat; On-site; OMR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel Oil and Gas Services WLL Qatar is seeking an experienced senior Project Manager to lead and deliver complex DBOT polymer injection facility projects from concept through handover. You will coordinate EPC contractors, manage multiple packages, and ensure delivery against schedule, budget and safety requirements.

The role requires deep PM and project controls expertise, brownfield experience, and strong client-facing capabilities to manage variations, claims, and disputes across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree in a related discipline.
• Minimum 20 years of total experience with at least 10 years in PM and project controls.
• Proven track record delivering ≥3 Oil & Gas projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage DBOT Design Build Operate Transfer polymer injection facility projects through concept, engineering, construction, commissioning, handover and Operate.
• Manage EPC contractors and multiple project packages to meet scope, schedule, budget, quality and safety.
• Oversee planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management and progress monitoring.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing leadership

Scheduling & cost control

Earned value management

Brownfield experience

Oil & Gas domain knowledge

Contract variations management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Petroleum Eng

PMP or equivalent certification

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage DBOT Design Build Operate Transfer polymer injection facility projects from concept and engineering through construction commissioning handover and the Operate phase
• Manage EPC contractors and multiple project packages ensuring delivery in line with project scope schedule budget quality and safety requirements
• Oversee project planning scheduling cost control risk management and progress monitoring
• Manage client-facing project interfaces including contract variations claims change orders and dispute mitigation
• Coordinate brownfield modifications and tie-in activities involving existing live process facilities
• Monitor project controls including Level 1 4 schedules S-curves Earned Value Management EVM Value of Work Done VOWD and cash-flow forecasting
• Coordinate with engineering procurement construction commissioning operations and vendor teams to ensure effective project execution
• Manage stakeholder communication project reporting and contractor performance throughout the project lifecycle
• Support the transition from project delivery to the Operate phase and ensure effective project handover
• Travel regularly to the client s concession area project sites and vendor locations as required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Petroleum Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 20 years of overall experience, including at least 10 years in project management and project controls.
• Proven track record of delivering at least three comparable Oil & Gas projects.
• Experience in DBOT, Lease/Operate, EPC, or multi-package projects covering the project lifecycle from concept through handover and preferably into the Operate phase.
• Strong client-facing experience managing EPC contractors, contractual variations, claims, and dispute mitigation.
• Demonstrated experience with brownfield projects and tie-ins on or adjacent to live process facilities.
• Strong knowledge of project planning and controls, including Level 1–4 schedules, S-curves, EVM, VOWD, and cash-flow forecasting.
• Experience in polymer flooding, Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), or produced water/injection facilities is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with Oman or GCC National Oil Companies (NOCs) is preferred.
• PMP certification or an equivalent project management qualification is desirable.
• Candidates currently based in Oman or the GCC are preferred.
• Must be available to mobilise within approximately 30 days of an offer.
• Notice period, current location, visa status, and availability must be clearly stated in the CV.