About the Role
Lead and guide the management of assigned projects to ensure they are delivered in line with the highest Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards and fulfill their objectives in terms of scope, quality, cost, and time. You will manage, organize, supervise, and lead Project Managers to handle projects for the company and other Group Companies from the award phase through to project handover to the end-user. This includes supervising contractors, sub-contractors, and suppliers to ensure compliance with contract requirements while maintaining high standards of quality and safety within the project timeline and budget constraints.
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Key Accountabilities
Job Specific Accountabilities
- Develop, maintain, and ensure proper application of policies, procedures, work methods, and systems for project management and construction activities, including on/off-site inspection. Review them continuously for updates in light of changing operational conditions. Contribute to the long-term planning for effective maintenance and enhancement of the Division.
- Participate in the preparation of schedules, cost estimates, and budgets for the projects. Review and recommend for management endorsement/approval, and control and monitor the implementation throughout project execution to ensure adherence to the approved plan.
- Establish project organization, including manpower utilization and mobilization. Lead and motivate the project teams, reviewing and monitoring their performance to ensure effective implementation of plans.
- Provide expertise in selecting potential sub-contractors and suppliers, focusing on pre-qualification, bid evaluations, and site management logistics.
- Direct the development of detailed statements of requirements (SOR), scope of work, and strategies for project implementation to meet objectives.
- Monitor and control project progress, identifying bottlenecks and directing corrective actions to ensure timely completion.
- Lead negotiations on claims, backcharges, and variations with contractors and vendors, identifying cost reduction opportunities and scheduling improvements for management approval.
- Approve/endorse contractual and financial commitments and invoices from consultants and contractors within the authorized limits as specified.
- Ensure timely inspections of all facilities for quality and integrity as per contractual agreements and regulations.
- Ensure that audits from different parties are conducted promptly, and that corrective actions are implemented as required.
- Prepare weekly highlights and monthly progress reports covering all aspects of projects and construction activities. Arrange training courses and conferences for project staff as needed.
- Plan, manage, supervise, and control activities of assigned employees in the Projects Management & Construction Department, exercising supervisory functions and financial authority as established by management.
Generic Accountabilities
Supervision
- Plan, supervise, and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
- Train and develop assigned staff on relevant skills to help them become proficient in their roles and achieve section objectives.
Budgets
- Provide input for preparation of functional budgets and assist in implementing approved budgets and work plans to meet objectives.
- Investigate and highlight significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
- Implement approved unit/divisional policies, processes, systems, and procedures to support the execution of work programs in line with company and international standards.
Performance Management
- Contribute to the achievement of approved performance objectives for the function in line with the company performance framework.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve quality and efficiency of operational processes.
- Identify improvements against best practices to enhance efficiency and address challenges in the function.
Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability
- Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls, and legislation in line with international standards and the company Code of Practices.
Reports
- Provide inputs for preparing Section MIS and progress reports for company management.
Communications & Working Relationships
Internal
- Projects end-users
- Projects Division departments
External
- Contractors
- Consultants
- Suppliers
- Authorities
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Minimum Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering discipline. A Master’s Degree in Engineering Management is highly preferable.
Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills
- 12 years of relevant engineering project execution experience in Oil & Gas, including 6 years in the UAE, with at least 7 years in a senior Project Management role, overseeing engineering multi-disciplinary functions for the design of assets/facilities, and experience in preparing FEED packages.
Professional Certifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.
