Project Manager (OMPP / Pipelines)

Whitecollars; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitecollars is seeking a senior project manager to lead capital oil and gas projects across multiple onshore worksites in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province. You will drive projects from FEED through commissioning, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget compliance in line with Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards.

The role requires extensive Aramco project experience, SAES/SATIP knowledge, and strong leadership of diverse, multi-country teams operating in desert environments.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years in oil and gas project execution with 5+ years in a lead role.
• Experience delivering projects under Aramco OMPP.
• Strong knowledge of SAES, SATIP and Schedule Q.
• Licensed engineer; PMP preferred; Aramco approvals a plus.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital oil and gas projects from FEED through commissioning.
• Direct execution of OMPP scopes across multiple desert worksites.
• Enforce HSE protocols and Aramco safety standards; own safety performance.
• Monitor KPIs, schedules, cash flow and budgets to prevent overruns.
• Oversee EPC contractors, subcontractors, and procurement; manage changes.
• Ensure adherence to MSAERs, SAES, SATIP and international codes.
• Act as liaison between project teams, Aramco ops, steering committees, and authorities.

Skills

Project leadership

HSE compliance

Cross-country pipeline work

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

FIDIC contracts

SAES/MSAER knowledge

Job description

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.