MEP Project Manager – Oil & Gas

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end execution of MEP works across oil and gas projects, ensuring delivery within approved schedules, budgets, and quality requirements.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, and related building services works, as applicable to the project scope.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project controls teams to ensure timely project delivery.
• Review project drawings, technical specifications, method statements, material submittals, and construction plans.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential delays and technical challenges, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, site engineers, supervisors, and other project personnel.
• Ensure all MEP activities comply with approved designs, applicable codes, client specifications, and oil and gas industry standards.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, EPC contractors, and other stakeholders to resolve technical and execution-related issues.
• Oversee material planning, procurement coordination, manpower allocation, equipment utilization, and site logistics.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, variations, and resource requirements, supporting effective cost control and commercial performance.
• Ensure adherence to Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies, risk assessments, permit-to-work procedures, and site safety requirements.
• Coordinate inspection and testing activities, pre-commissioning, commissioning, troubleshooting, and final project handover.
• Prepare and review progress reports, project schedules, risk registers, technical documentation, and project closeout reports.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular updates to senior management and clients regarding progress, risks, and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8–12 years of relevant experience in MEP project execution and management, preferably within the oil and gas or EPC sector.
• Proven experience managing MEP works on oil and gas facilities, industrial plants, process facilities, or related infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, HVAC, firefighting, plumbing, and associated installation and commissioning activities.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, vendors, and client representatives.
• Good understanding of project planning, scheduling, budgeting, cost control, quality assurance, and risk management.
• Familiarity with applicable international engineering standards, project specifications, HSE requirements, and quality procedures.
• Experience reviewing technical drawings, material submittals, method statements, inspection and test plans, and commissioning documentation.
• Proficiency in project management and scheduling tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, and relevant engineering software.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage site-based operations and meet demanding project deadlines.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with EPC contractors on oil and gas, petrochemical, energy, or industrial projects.
• Exposure to brownfield and greenfield projects, shutdowns, plant upgrades, or facility expansion works.
• Knowledge of relevant international standards, including applicable ASME, IEC, NFPA, API, and ISO requirements.
• Experience with project handover documentation, system completion, pre-commissioning, and commissioning.
• Relevant project management certification, such as PMP, is an advantage.