Senior Project Manager (Mechanical)

Vodafone; Muscat; On-site; OMR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil & gas sector is seeking a Senior Project Manager with over 20 years of experience in managing large-scale EPC construction projects. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in both brownfield and greenfield projects, specifically in oil storage terminals and water treatment systems, coupled with excellent leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of experience in EPC construction projects.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Certified in HSE practices (NEBOSH, IOSH) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project execution for EPC construction projects.
• Manage brownfield and greenfield projects ensuring compliance with safety and standards.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure timely project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

About the job Senior Project Manager (Mechanical)

Job Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (Mechanical) with over 20 years of proven expertise in managing large-scale EPC construction projects for oil storage terminals, tank farms, water treatment systems, and pressure vessel fabrication & erection. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both brownfield and greenfield projects, with a preference for experience working with Gulf-based clients such as PDO, ADNOC, ARAMCO, and other major operators.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project execution for EPC construction projects involving tank farms, oil terminals, water treatment plants, and pressure vessels.
• Manage brownfield and greenfield projects, ensuring compliance with client specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure timely project delivery.
• Liaise with contractors, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
• Ensure adherence to HSE standards, quality control, and best practices in construction and fabrication.
• Review and approve technical documents, including P&IDs, isometrics, fabrication drawings, and construction methodologies.
• Monitor project progress, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to mitigate delays and cost overruns.
• Provide leadership to multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, contractors, and subcontractors.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering (mandatory).
• Minimum 20 years of hands-on experience in EPC construction projects within the oil & gas, petrochemical, or water treatment sectors.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Certified in HSE practices (NEBOSH, IOSH) is an added advantage.
• Software knowledge: MS Office, AutoCAD, project planning tools (Primavera, MS Project), construction methodologies, and industry standards (API, ASME, ANSI).
• Proven track record in managing tank farms, oil storage terminals, water treatment systems, and pressure vessel fabrication/erection.
• Strong familiarity with Gulf-based projects and clients (PDO, ADNOC, ARAMCO, etc.).
• Expertise in brownfield and greenfield project execution.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.