Project Manager - Engineering

-; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A company specializing in project management in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Project Manager. This role requires the ability to oversee all phases of engineering projects, ensure completion within agreed schedules and budgets, and develop strategies for project delivery. Candidates should possess strong EPC experience and a minimum of 15 years in the industry, supported by an appropriate undergraduate degree. The Project Manager will also lead a team, manage client relations, and ensure quality throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 15 years of professional experience.
• Proven track record of successfully managing EPC projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of the Project from engineering to commissioning.
• Ensure project completion within schedule and budget.
• Develop strategies for timely project delivery.
• Manage client relationships and team dynamics.

Skills

PMC/EPC experience in downstream projects

Adaptable in international environments

Good knowledge of contract management economics

Interpersonal skills for achieving results

Understanding of Project financial drivers

Strong drive and initiative

Education

Undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline

Job description

Project Manager - Engineering

Job Summary: The Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of the Project. The Project Manager has the authority to coordinate and execute the successful safe completion of construction on assigned projects, within schedule and budget and in accordance with engineering specifications, drawings and contract requirements. He will recruit all necessary staff for projects, set strategies and execution plans in order to deliver the Project within the agreed schedule and budget, while ensuring that it functions as per an agreed performance specification. He will retain responsibility for the commissioning of the facilities until handover to the Client.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Have total accountability for managing all phases of the Project, from Preliminary Engineering, through Detailed Design, Fabrication, Integration, Installation, and Commissioning.
• Set up the project Distribution and all procedures necessary to manage the project both technically and commercially.
• Manage interfaces with Client and other contractors.
• Participate in and contribute to Constructability Reviews.
• Manage, motivate, and develop the project team, with specific attention to developing national staff.
• Ensure that the project team manages all technical and quality issues to deliver a quality product to Client that fulfills its purpose.
• Develop strategies to deliver the project on time and within budget.
• Retain responsibility until all facilities are fully functioning and all commercial issues are closed out satisfactorily.
• Ensure a smooth transition and handover to operations.
• Make effective client, labor, and public relations.
• Manage a team of construction specialists responsible for actual construction, field engineering, quality assurance, craft supervision, administration, material control, and project controls.
• Coordinate the preparation and issuance of reports on the construction status of the project.
• Keep clients informed of daily activities on the site.
• Ensure each field staff member understands his/her role and responsibilities on the site and that the entire staff functions as a team.
• Ensure that all plans and procedures for the project are implemented in the field and manage the activities accordingly. These include:
  • Safety Programs
  • Project Controls
  Client Relations
• Administration
• Quality Assurance
• Warehousing
• Field Engineering
• Subcontracts
• Field Procurement
• Craft Supervision
• Labor Relations

Trains, develops, and appraises General Superintendent, Technical Service Manager, Administrative Manager, Site QC Manager, Project Controls Manager and Project HSE Manager.

Qualifications:

Skills:

• PMC/EPC experience in downstream projects for producing liquefied natural gas, gasoline, heating oil, synthetic rubber, plastics, lubricants, antifreeze, fertilizers, and pesticides.
• Adaptable and able to work in international environments.
• Commercially astute with good knowledge of contract management economics.
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to achieve results in an environment where influence is largely required.
• Good understanding of Project financial drivers and management.
• High level of personnelelingen in strong drive and initiative.

Academic:

Undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline.

Experience:

15 years professional experience.

Proven track record of successfully managing EPC projects.