Project Manager
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
Job typePermanent
LocationDubai
SpecialismProject Management / Operations / Strategy
The Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of complex energy projects, ensuring they meet technical, financial, and schedule requirements. This role coordinates multidisciplinary teams across drilling operations, pipeline construction, and facility upgrades while maintaining strict compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Responsibilities include developing project scopes, managing multi-million-dollar budgets, and mitigating risks in challenging environments—from offshore platforms to remote desert sites. Whether managing EPC contracts or overseeing equipment commissioning, the Project Manager’s leadership ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, and in line with client expectations.
Acting as the primary liaison between engineering teams, contractors, and corporate stakeholders, the Project Manager ensures project execution aligns with strategic business objectives. The position requires expertise in project controls, including schedule optimization (Primavera P6), cost forecasting, and change management for large-scale capital projects. The professional resolves technical and logistical challenges while enforcing quality standards and regulatory requirements (API, ISO, OSHA). The ability to balance operational demands with strategic priorities makes this role instrumental in delivering critical energy infrastructure that meets both technical specifications and business performance goals.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline
5+ years of experience in managing large-scale energy projects (oil & gas, EPC, offshore, or infrastructure)
Proven ability to manage multi-million-dollar budgets and complex schedules
Strong understanding of API, ISO, OSHA, and relevant industry standards
Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and other project control tools
Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation skills
Experience in EPC contract management and commissioning
PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification preferred