Project Manager (Projects Department - P-GO-2-Restoration)

Role Overview

Project Manager in the Projects Department (P-GO-2-Restoration) at ADNOC, responsible for managing major multi-disciplined engineering projects from inception through completion and handover.

Role Purpose

Manage, supervise and control the development and implementation of diverse major multi-disciplined engineering projects relating to new plants, facilities and modifications to existing plant and systems. Ensure optimal and economic development of projects consistent with Shareholders guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning

• Lead teams in developing strategies for implementation of major development projects.
• Review source material and participate in meetings to establish future project requirements in the assigned field.
• Provide basic technical and administrative input to take projects from initial inception stage to drafting and submission of requirements proposals.
• Define, revise and refine scopes and objectives.
• Obtain or arrange background data on potential cost and technical feasibility.
• Advise on alternatives where appropriate.
• Participate in refinement of initial proposals into coherent viable project plans.
• Direct and participate in revision and refinement of initial project designs, specifications, costs and phasing.
• Prepare project strategy in conjunction with user department and other divisions such as Finance and Commercial Support.
• Initiate and approve preparation of overall work programs, terms of reference for contractors, project standards and working procedures.
• Establish the basis for project execution phase.
• Authorize alternate studies such as shop versus field fabricated pipe and concrete versus steel structures.
• Develop and manage definition, design and execution of projects to meet company objectives and guidelines on field development activities.

Design & Technical Management

• Lead and provide technical input into proposal and conceptual developments.
• Coordinate design and materials specification.
• Technically manage procurement and contract tendering stages.
• Interface with external parties and ensure that appropriate codes, practices and standards are applied.
• Manage technical integrity of surface facilities throughout the project life cycle.

Project Execution & Oversight

• Direct project management teams through all phases of project execution from project initiation up to commissioning and start up.
• Manage multinational contractors ensuring projects are implemented in accordance with sound project management principles.
• Manage Project Management Consultant(s) and ensure effective site supervision and project administration is carried out.
• Provide information to management on project progress.
• Direct and coordinate activities of teams of multi-discipline engineers in a designated field.
• Perform supervisory functions and exercise financial authority at the level established by management for the position.
• Deliver major development projects within set targets on HSE, quality, cost and schedule.

Budget & Financial Control

• Exercise overall control over budget and cost of the project and each contract.
• Vet authorization for expenditure.
• Review and endorse contract purchase and subcontract recommendations and variation orders throughout all phases of the project.
• Ensure approved plans are updated accordingly.
• Coordinate overall financial matters pertaining to the project such as currency requirements and restrictions, import duty exceptions and financial forecasts.
• Accountable for efficiently managing all projects within budgets and in accordance with Company policies, directives, engineering and project management standards.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Ensure project execution in a safe manner.
• Ensure all contractors adhere to approved safety procedures and method statements for carrying out works and contracts awarded.
• Ensure preparation of the Department's safety program on the project.
• Oversee compliance with the Company's safety rules and regulations.
• Evaluate and audit adherence to safety standards.
• Take necessary remedial measures to correct and overcome deficiencies.

Quality & Standards

• Sets and oversee observance of quality and control standards for all activities carried out under jurisdiction in assigned projects.
• Ensure all projects are implemented in accordance with sound project management principles and established Company procedures and standards.
• Initiate and manage pre-qualification of bidders list.

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and participate in divisional or company-wide committees as assigned.
• Provide guidance and expertise in area of specialization.
• Lead related discussions and meetings.
• Advise Management of anticipated completion date of the project for subsequent start up planning.
• Assist in development of start-up plan and manning requirements.
• Agree in consultation on completion of portions of the plant for acceptance by end user.
• Attend Tender Board Meetings.
• Report on financial situation of the project.
• Appraise contractor's overall performance for quality, cost, schedule and safety.
• Ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Prepare weekly highlights and monthly progress reports covering all engineering, procurement and construction activities.
• Recommend acceptance or rejection of work programs and proposals related to project execution and implementation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 12 years of professional experience in Project Engineering and Execution in Oil & Gas projects.
• 5 years leading multi-disciplined staff, Consultants and Contractors in defining and executing projects within the oil & gas industry.
• Project management professional with sound knowledge of contracts, planning and budget and cost control requirements.

Skills & Competencies

• Sound project management skills.
• Sound leadership skills.

Additional Information

• Professional Certification: PMP (Project Management Professional).