LEAD PROJECT MANAGER ( EPC PROJECTS )

The Project Manager will have overall responsibility for the successful execution and delivery of an assigned EPC project, ensuring achievement of project objectives within the approved budget, schedule and contractual requirements. The role involves leading and coordinating all project functions, including Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Project Controls, Quality and HSE. The Project Manager will be fully accountable for the overall profitability and positive cash flow of the project, including cost management, resource optimisation, productivity, timely invoicing, payment follow-ups, working capital management and effective management of contractual obligations. Ensuring strict compliance with project safety, quality and applicable Saudi Aramco/client requirements will be a key responsibility. The ideal candidate should be a graduate in any engineering discipline, preferably with a Master's degree in Project Management or Construction Management, and have a minimum of 23 to 30 years of experience in the EPC sector, including substantial experience in managing Oil & Gas projects. Experience with EPC or EPCM organisations, particularly in the Middle East, will be preferred. The candidate should have strong project execution capabilities and be well versed in engineering management, procurement management, construction planning, project controls, cost management and contract administration. A good understanding of multidisciplinary engineering interfaces, procurement strategies, vendor management, subcontracting and construction methodologies is essential.

Graduate in any engineering discipline; preferably Master’s degree in Project Management or Construction Management; minimum of 23 to 30 years of experience in the EPC sector, including substantial experience in managing Oil & Gas projects; experience with EPC or EPCM organisations, particularly in the Middle East; strong project execution capabilities; well-versed in engineering management, procurement management, construction planning, project controls, cost management and contract administration; good understanding of multidisciplinary engineering interfaces, procurement strategies, vendor management, subcontracting and construction methodologies.

Overall responsibility for successful execution and delivery of an assigned EPC project within approved budget, schedule and contractual requirements; lead and coordinate all project functions including Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Project Controls, Quality and HSE; accountable for overall profitability and positive cash flow of the project, including cost management, resource optimisation, productivity, timely invoicing, payment follow-ups, working capital management and effective management of contractual obligations; ensure strict compliance with project safety, quality and applicable Saudi Aramco/client requirements.