PMC Lead Project Engineer (Early MP)

Role Overview

PMC Lead Project Engineer (Early MP) at Wood PLC, located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (client office) on the ADNOC Offshore project.

Role Purpose

Provide complete technical support on project management matters to ensure the Project meets HSE, quality, schedule and cost objectives across all phases from Contract award through engineering, fabrication, construction, commissioning, and handover to Operations.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management Support

• Provide support on Project Management activities to Project team throughout all phases of project execution on management matters related to allocated portions of scope.
• Work in close coordination with Project Manager for supervision of the Integrated Project Management Team to ensure project objectives are met.
• Contribute to development and definition of project execution strategies, scope of work, schedule and budgetary cost estimates to ensure proper planning and alignment with user requirements.

Engineering & Delivery

• Ensure delivery of all systems from design to handover meeting all Project objectives.
• Develop EPC Scope of Work and support EPC tendering activities.
• Steward activities of Contractor in liaison with Project Engineers to ensure Project is executed in accordance with Contract and Company's technical and contractual requirements.
• Monitor Project Team activities to ensure contractor critical subcontracts are awarded and executed according to project schedule, quality and cost.

HSE & Compliance

• Ensure project compliance with HSE requirements and meeting HSE performance targets during all phases of the project.
• Work with HSE team to ensure that Contractors comply with Company HSE policies, procedures, rules and regulations during execution.

Team Leadership

• Manage the Project Engineering team comprising Project Engineers to ensure they perform to optimum potential, meet objectives effectively and prioritize workload.

Contractor Management & Interfaces

• Monitor Contractor efforts in managing interfaces with other EPC Contractors, ADNOC Groups/Departments and other operating Companies and provide guidance as required.
• Provide support on Contract Administration duties to ensure Consultants and Contractors are effectively and efficiently administered including monitoring of financial expenditure.

Gate & Process Deliverables

• Prepare gate deliverables in accordance with ADNOC Value Assurance Process (VAP).

Reporting & Communication

• Report regularly to Project Manager on Project status, critical issues and areas of concern that may affect performance targets and Project objectives.
• Attend Weekly and Monthly Progress Review Meetings with Contractors and other meetings at Sites on a regular basis.
• Participate in Management meetings and disseminate information.

Risk & Change Management

• Participate in Project Risk Assessments to ensure that risks to the Project are identified on time, mitigations are planned and properly managed and ensure proper management of change.
• Assist in evaluation of Contractors' claims, recommendations to accept/reject/negotiate and final Change Order submissions for approval in accordance with Management of Change Procedure.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in oil and gas industry.
• Experience and detailed knowledge of relevant international codes and standards.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent technical team and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of engineering computer programs and general business software.
• Ability to make independent decisions in planning, organizing and coordinating to develop solutions to complex problems.

Additional Information

Benefits

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across the business.
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews to ensure competitive market-level compensation.
• Medical Insurance covering inpatient and outpatient medical care.
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance providing Life Assurance cover.
• End of Service Gratuity in line with UAE Labor Law.
• The Employee Share Plan allowing purchase of Wood shares with company match.
• Long Service Award recognizing commitment and loyalty at 5-year service milestones.
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored development plans.
• Global connections with experts around the world at the leading edge of the industry.
• Energy Transition Academy providing community of experts sharing knowledge and exposure to existing and emerging energy systems.