Project Manager (OMPP / Pipelines)

Project Management Institute, Inc.; Al Khobar; Presencial; SAR 700.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Project Management Institute, Inc. in Saudi Arabia seeks a senior project leader to drive capital oil and gas initiatives under the OMMP program, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget adherence.

You will manage multiple simultaneous desert worksites, coordinate with Aramco and contractors, and enforce SAES and standards; require strong leadership and cross-cultural communication. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Engineering, PMI PMP, and extensive experience with pipelines, SCADA, and risk

Formación

• 10–15+ years in oil and gas project execution with at least 5 years in a lead role.
• Proven delivery of projects on Saudi Aramco Onshore Maintain Potential Program (OMPP).
• Experience with cross-country pipeline construction (flowlines, trunk lines) and SCADA/RTU systems.
• Strong knowledge of SAES/SATIP and Schedule Q.
• PMI/PMP is preferred; Aramco SAP/PMT approval is a plus.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.

Responsabilidades

• Lead capital oil and gas projects from FEED through detailed engineering, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, and start-up.
• Direct execution of OMPP scopes: well tie-ins, flowlines, trunk lines, and onshore facilities across multiple desert worksites.
• Enforce HSE protocols and Aramco safety standards; own project safety performance.
• Monitor KPIs, baselines, cash flow, and budgets to prevent cost overruns and delays.
• Oversee EPC contractors, subcontractors, and procurement; manage variations and change orders.
• Ensure engineering and execution adhere to MSAERs, SAES, SATIP, Schedule Q, and codes.
• Serve as the liaison between project teams, Aramco operations, steering committees, and authorities.
• Lead large multicultural field teams across office, yard, and remote sites.

Conocimientos

Project management

Leadership

Oil & gas

Arabic & English bilingual

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Licensed engineer

Herramientas

Primavera P6

FIDIC contracts

Aramco SAP/PMT

Descripción del empleo

A leading onshore contractor to Saudi Aramco in the Eastern Province is expanding its project management leadership team for its Onshore Maintain Potential Program (OMPP) portfolio. The successful candidate will lead capital oil and gas projects across multiple concurrent worksites, delivering safely, on schedule, within budget, and in full compliance with Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead capital oil and gas projects from FEED through detailed engineering, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, and start-up.
• Direct execution of OMPP scopes: well tie-ins, flowlines, trunk lines, and associated onshore facilities across multiple simultaneous desert worksites.
• Enforce HSE protocols, zero-harm policies, and Aramco safety management standards; own project safety performance.
• Monitor KPIs, baseline schedules, cash flow, and budgets to prevent cost overruns and delays.
• Oversee EPC contractors, subcontractors, and procurement; manage variations, claims, and change orders.
• Ensure engineering and physical execution adhere to Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirements (MSAERs), SAES, SATIP, Schedule Q, and international industry codes.
• Serve as the primary liaison between project management teams, Aramco operations, steering committees, and government authorities.
• Lead large, multicultural field teams; apply situational leadership across office, yard, and remote worksite environments.

Requirements

• 10-15+ years in oil and gas project execution, with at least 5+ years in a lead or managerial role.
• Demonstrable experience delivering projects on Saudi Aramco's Onshore Maintain Potential Program (OMPP).
• Cross-country pipeline construction background (flowlines, trunk lines, well tie-ins) - pipelines measured in kilometres, with familiarity of scraper traps, pigging, cathodic protection, right-of-way, and SCADA/RTU.
• Working knowledge of Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards (SAES/SATIP) and Schedule Q requirements.
• Expertise in Primavera P6, FIDIC / Aramco Lump Sum Procure Build contract administration, and risk management.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Petroleum); licensed engineer.
• PMP preferred; Aramco SAP / PMT approval is a strong plus.
• Fluent Arabic and English.