Project Manager ( OETC / Oil & Gas Projects)

Nafal Contracting; Oman; On-site; OMR 12,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Nafal Contracting seeks a Project Manager to establish and operationalize the OETC and Oil & Gas segment from inception. The role covers registrations, team formation, marketing, business development, project acquisition, and execution, aiming for a self-sustaining project within six months of joining.

Responsibilities span business setup, market entry, tenders, and subsequent project execution with tight controls on time, cost, and safety.

Qualifications

• Must have strong leadership and project setup skills.
• Experience with market entry, tendering, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead Phase 1: Business setup, registrations, and pricing framework.
• Drive Phase 2: Bid preparation, tender reviews, and secured project.
• Oversee Phase 3: Project execution controls, profitability, and pipeline growth.
• Coordinate with Finance, Procurement, HR, QA/QC, HSE for process alignment.
• Mentor core project and BD team for scalable delivery.

Job description

Role & responsibilities

The Project Manager will be responsible for establishing and operationalizing the OETC and Oil & Gas (O&G) business segment from inception. The role involves client registrations, team formation, marketing, business development, project acquisition, and execution with the objective of securing a self-sustaining project within 6 months of joining.

Preferred candidate profile

Key Responsibilities

Phase 1: Business Setup & Market Entry (03 Months)

• Register the company with OETC and major Oil & Gas clients, EPC contractors and consultants.
• Identify and complete prequalification requirements, vendor registrations and compliance documentation.
• Study market opportunities, tender pipelines, and upcoming projects in OETC & O&G sectors.
• Develop business strategy, pricing framework, and execution roadmap for the segment.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders including clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Coordinate with internal departments (Finance, Procurement, HR, QA/QC, HSE) to align processes.
• Recruit and mobilize a core technical and operational team required for project execution.
• Support marketing and business development activities including client meetings and presentations.

Phase 2: Business Development & Project Acquisition (0–6 Months)

• Identify, evaluate, and bid for OETC and Oil & Gas tenders aligned with company capability.
• Prepare and review technical proposals, project execution plans and cost estimates.
• Secure at least one executable project that can independently sustain the business segment.
• Ensure alignment of project scope with company financial and operational objectives.

Phase 3: Project Execution & Business Sustainability (Post 6 Months)

• Plan, execute, and control projects ensuring adherence to time, cost, quality and safety.
• Establish project controls including budgeting, cash flow management, and progress reporting.
• Ensure compliance with client and statutory HSE and quality requirements.
• Monitor project profitability and implement corrective actions where required.
• Build a sustainable project pipeline for long-term growth of the segment.
• Mentor and develop the project team for scalability and operational excellence.

Authority & Accountability

• Authorized to represent the company with clients for registrations and project discussions.
• Accountable for project acquisition, profitability, compliance, and performance of the business segment.
• Responsible for ensuring projects are delivered with positive cash flow and acceptable margins.

Key Result Areas (KRA)

0–3 Months

• Completion of OETC and major O&G client registrations/prequalification’s.
• Establishment of a core project and business development team.
• Submission of identified tenders and development of a qualified opportunity pipeline.
• Defined business strategy, execution plan and cost framework.

3–6 Months

• Submission of competitive bids for targeted projects in coordination with Tendering team.
• Successful negotiation and award of at least one project capable of sustaining the segment.
• Finalization of project execution plan, resource mobilization and budget approval.

6–12 Months

• Successful execution of awarded projects within approved cost, schedule and quality parameters.
• Achievement of positive cash flow and targeted gross margins.
• Expansion of project pipeline and repeat business from clients.
• Establishment of the OETC & O&G segment as a self-sustaining business unit.

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of successful client registrations and approvals.
• Value and quality of tender pipeline developed.
• Projects secured within the first 6 months.
• Project profitability and cash flow performance.
• Client satisfaction and compliance score.
• Team performance and retention.