Senior Upstream Projects Leader – Oil & Gas

UCC Holding; Lusail; On-site; QAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

UCC Holding in Qatar seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead major upstream oil and gas projects from concept through execution, commissioning and handover. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, align schedules and budgets, and ensure compliance with HSE and regulatory standards.

The role requires 15+ years in project management with at least 10 years in upstream projects, extensive EPC/EPCM experience, and strong contractual acumen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• 15+ years of overall project management experience.
• 10+ years of upstream oil & gas project experience mandatory.
• Experience managing USD 100M+ projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of upstream oil & gas projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and HSE performance.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, procurement strategies, and construction plans.

Skills

EPCM leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Budget & cost control

Scheduling & planning

HSE compliance

Contract mgmt

Cross-functional leadership

Multidisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree or PMP certification

Job description

UCC Holding in Qatar seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead major upstream oil and gas projects from concept through execution, commissioning and handover. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, align schedules and budgets, and ensure compliance with HSE and regulatory standards.

The role requires 15+ years in project management with at least 10 years in upstream projects, extensive EPC/EPCM experience, and strong contractual acumen.