Project Manager - Al Khor and Al Thakhira - BUTEC

Project Manager Role in Oil & Gas Industry

We are seeking a skilled Project Manager with an engineering background and experience in tank operations to lead our projects in the oil and gas industry.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review and validate project schedules and budgets, track progress and costs, and take corrective measures to meet project objectives.
  • Evaluate project needs and develop strategies to allocate resources effectively, ensuring productivity while optimizing costs.
  • Collaborate with section managers to ensure timely delivery of required documents and resources, maintaining a well-organized workflow to avoid delays.
  • Select suitable work methodologies after consulting relevant parties, oversee project site execution, and intervene as needed to ensure overall performance.
  • Analyze QA/QC reports and client/consultant feedback, discuss findings with relevant parties, and ensure compliance with designs, specifications, standards, and quality requirements.
  • Approve and validate operations involving additional costs, verify external provider work/products/services, and take measures to prevent exceeding quality and cost targets.
  • Collect project metrics (baseline, actual values for costs, delays, work completed, productivity, etc.), identify deviations, report on project performance and progress, and develop action plans to secure profitability.
  • Proactively manage contractual matters, negotiate variations/changes, and obtain technical support to defend against contractual breaches and preserve global interests.
  • Oversee timely document production, submission, and reception, ensuring follow-up by concerned parties to prevent potential delays or undesirable events.
  • Maintain proper document control and ensure systematic data entry on the BUTEC Information System to guarantee full traceability of project activities and prevent document loss/deterioration.
  • Identify and analyze project-related problems, assess risks, and prepare mitigation plans to minimize costs and achieve project objectives.
  • Organize regular meetings with project staff, communicate targets, discuss problems, and review work progress and challenges to foster team involvement.
  • Ensure implementation of policies and procedures, including safety protocols, to maintain conformity on the project site.
  • Liaise with external parties on project-related matters, discuss internally if necessary, and develop communication strategies to maintain mutually beneficial relationships.
  • Lead and motivate team members, drive them towards successful achievements, provide coaching and support when needed, and cultivate a strong team spirit culture to boost internal productivity.
  • Manage individual performance, identify internal talents, and coordinate with concerned parties to develop employees' potential.

Required Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

  • Mechanical Engineering degree with PMP Certification. MBA or master's degree is desirable.
  • Member of/accredited by the national engineering body in their country.
  • Minimum 10 years of on-site experience.
  • High level of leadership skills with a strong focus on quality, time, and cost.
  • Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Fluency in English and Arabic – written and spoken.

Job Details:

Mid-Senior level position, Full-time employment, Project Management role in Oil and Gas industry.

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