Project Manager/ Contract Manager F/H

VINCI; Saudi Arabia; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the energy sector is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to lead a significant industrial maintenance contract in Saudi Arabia. This role involves steering the bidding process, managing client relationships, and overseeing a multicultural team to ensure the successful execution of the project. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree, extensive experience in the petrochemical sector, and a strong command of project management principles. Join a dynamic company that values trust, autonomy, and responsibility while offering ample opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Personalized Career Development Support

Opportunities for Growth and Training

Employee Savings Plan

Commitment to Health and Safety

Recognition of Employee Performance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in managing maintenance contracts in the industrial sector.
• Significant international experience with strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Overall contract management and performance oversight.
• Coordinate with local partners and manage multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Control

QHSE Requirements

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Leadership Skills

Welding Knowledge

Scaffolding Knowledge

Insulation Activities Knowledge

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in English

Education

Master's Degree in Engineering

Job description

VINCI Energies Oil & Gas, a subsidiary of VINCI Energies, offers its clients a wide range of expertise in the areas of services (contracts, engineering and maintenance inspection, commissioning, and training), Projects (specialized turnkey EPC: Electricity, automation, instrumentation, Telecom), and Technical Assistance.

VINCI Energies Oil & Gas (2,000 employees, 2024 turnover: €220 million) operates internationally through its subsidiaries, which are primarily located in Africa, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom.

As part of the VINCI Energies Group, Actemium Oil & Gas Maintenance—a global leader in the energy sector—specializes in preventive and corrective maintenance for major OIL & GAS facilities worldwide. We are currently looking for a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager / Contract Manager to join our team.

In the context of a tender for an industrial maintenance contract on a petrochemical site in Saudi Arabia, we are looking for a seasoned professional capable of steering the bidding process in close coordination with our local partner, and subsequently overseeing the operational execution of the contract if awarded.

Missions:

Reporting to the Business Unit Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the contract (technical, human resources, QHSE, contractual, and financial). Your main responsibilities include:

During the bidding phase:

• Work in coordination with the Head Office tender team based in France
• Act as the local focal point in Saudi Arabia for all topics requiring local clarification
• Interface with our local partner for technical and financial aspects
• Support and guide our local partner in defining and sizing the required material and human resources

Upon contract award:

• Overall contract management
• Handle commercial and technical relationships with clients and partners
• Manage multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
• Ensure contractual, budgetary, and financial follow-up of the project
• Prepare regular reports (financial, scheduling, quality)

Location: Dammam / Jubail, Saudi Arabia

Duration: Initial 1-year assignment, renewable for 3 to 5 years upon contract award

Start: Second half of 2026

•Master’s degree (engineering school, university, or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in managing maintenance or new works contracts in the industrial sector, ideally in refining or petrochemicals
• Significant international experience
• Solid knowledge of welding (structural & piping), scaffolding, and insulation activities is essential
• Proficient in project management, budget control, and QHSE requirements
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
• Highly autonomous, well-organized, team-oriented, and results-driven
• Arabic: mandatory
• English: fluent (working language)

Why us?

Joining us means becoming part of a large group within a human-sized company!

Our DNA: Trust, Entrepreneurial spirit, Solidarity, Autonomy, Responsibility

An onboarding process from day one and personalized career development support

Opportunities for growth, training, and mobility within an international group experiencing strong development

Close management and support

Recognition of employee performance through an employee savings plan

Sharing and pride in our achievements

️ Respect for the environment and local communities in the countries where our projects are carried out (Human Rights Guide)

???? Commitment to the health and safety of our employees

At VINCI Energies Oil & Gas, our CSR initiatives are fully integrated into our operations, way of working, and ultimately, into our DNA.

All our positions are open to individuals with disabilities.