Lead Project Manager

Overview / Responsibilities

Due to anticipated growth throughout 2022, Wood is currently inviting expressions of interest for a Lead Project Manager with experience in refining and offshore industry to be based in UAE

Please note that at this stage, applications for this role are invited as an Expression of Interest (EOI) only whilst exact opportunities are being fully determined

Below are some key responsibilities and duties:

• Develop and maintain effective working practices for the Wood project management team
• Provide, with full responsibility and accountability, leadership and excellence in the achievement of coordinating both technical and governance through the EPC Stages of the Project
• Take full technical and commercial responsibility for execution of the contract in all matters covered within the terms of the contract (from initial contract review to project close – out)
• Identify and communicate project team objectives in accordance with the contract terms, scope of work and corporate policy
• Organize the project team, define individual responsibilities and motivate team members towards successful achievement of specified project goals, particularly through regular project meetings
• Delegate work to the project team members in a manner that encourages individual responsibility
• Achieve scheduled performance, cost, quality and HSE requirements from award to acceptance
• Direct contractors on a complex Onshore Brownfield and major project arising from technical changes with Contracting Parties
• Provide guidance to internal and external stakeholders during project execution to meet project objectives
• Oversee different contracting parties, owners, customers, government bodies and existing facilities in coordination
• Manage complicated issues among different project phases and the existing facilities
• Provide leadership and management for the PMT and EPC to ensure safe, cost effective and timely resolution of all interfaces
• Ensure that company policies, procedures and controls are adhered to at all times
• Be exposed to different cultures, backgrounds and environments. Attend to and resolve conflicts, challenges and problems related to a large multi – cultural and multi – discipline technical workforce
• Review / Validate detailed design and Engineering Deliverables
• Participation in design review, 3D Model Reviews, Value Engineering, Risk Management workshops, constructability Reviews, PHSERs , IPR etc.
• Carryout Technical Evaluation of Bids, Issue Bid Technical Clarifications, Technical Evaluation Reports and Recommendations
• Review and approve project ‘’ AS BUILT’’ and project Design Dossier prepared by EPC Contractor

Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering
• A minimum of 20 years’ experience in project management and execution of major Oil and Gas onshore / offshore upstream projects, of which a minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management leadership role
• PMC experience is a Must
• Gulf experience is preferable

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.