Manager Mega Projects - Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Manager Mega Projects 

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (On-Site)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer (known in the industry as Project Manager) who specializes in Petrochemicals to join our Project Management team (PMT). The client's Project Management Teams are responsible and accountable for the delivery of best-in-class capital projects. PMT is directly involved in executing and managing assigned projects safely, on schedule, within budget and to the highest standards of integrity and compliance. This will involve engineering design, procurement and construction of various sizes ($), types and complexity of small, medium to multi-billion-dollar mega projects.

Project Management Team manages and executes projects usually from multiple site offices or engineering contractor design offices, geographically scattered throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The primary role is to lead and manage a unit with several project engineers and site superintendents in charge of executing capital projects. Ensure that engineering design, procurement, construction and project completion is done in compliance with the project objective and contractual requirements i.e. project schedule, cost, HSE, company standards and procedures. The Sr. Project Engineer role also involves managing the business aspects of the unit consisting of but not limited to HR, training, cost control, schedule control, cybersecurity requirements and manpower planning.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Execution of capital projects according to the scope, schedule and budget.
• Manage the team under the unit in executing the projects and provide guidance and directives to
  ensure the successful completion of the project.
• Leverage expertise in Petrochemical projects and provide the appropriate actions for the team to follow in all phases of the project.
• Provide the technical and project management oversight to the design, construction, pre-
  commissioning, commissioning, startup of facilities, and close out of projects.
• Ensure timely resolution of project issues arising in all phases of the project development.
• Ensure safety measures are implemented in the projects execution.
• Implement company initiatives in projects and business processes under the division.
• Be fully familiar with company Key Performance Indices (KPIs) and achieve them for projects under
  the division.
  
• Prepare/Review monthly project performance reports showing the status of design, material
  procurement, construction, milestones, commitments, payments, charges, variances from standards, waivers and problems and present them to higher management.
• Anticipate and plan for changes in project scope, timing or costs. Prepare documentation and obtain management approval.
  Assign appropriate manpower to all parts and phases of the project.
• Ensure appropriate training and development paths are assigned to each division employee.
• Oversee and review incoming and outgoing correspondence concerning projects assigned.
• Ensure that proper job records are maintained on all assigned projects.
• Negotiate agreements and change orders with design and execution contractors.
• Guide and direct team members in the application of Aramco standards. Assure that variances from standards are minimized.
• Responsible for project development: engineering studies, licensors selection, technical bid reviews, preliminary engineering, detail design, materials procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, handover, commissioning, startup, and close out.
• Review weekly and monthly reports on the status and progress of the contracts, including project
  costs and schedule. Attend project meetings e.g. progress, stakeholders, design review, value
  improvement, etc.
• Review of project schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned project progress and challenge below below-par performance of the contractor.
• Uphold engineering ethics and maintain high standards of professional behaviour and conduct.

Must-Haves:

• Holds a bachelor's degree in Engineering from a recognized and approved program. An advanced degree is preferred.
• Have or obtain a PMP, PgMP or equivalent certification
• 15+ years experience in the project management field related to refining and petrochemical
  industries with a specialty in Petrochemicals. 
• Minimum 7 years of experience as Sr. PE or project manager in design, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and operation with values ranging from $500MM to $billion.

Subject Matter Expert Must-Haves:

• Must have Engineering Design & Construction phase experience with a thorough knowledge of engineering practices and economic principles in the applicable International Codes, Standards and Specifications.
• Have a master understanding of international procedures of Projects Phases, Engineering Phases, Bidding procedures, Procurement Processes, Construction Requirements and up-to-date Best Practices.
• Have a master understanding of contract documents (inclusive of appendices, drawings and
  specifications), project execution plan, interface management, change management, construction sequencing,
  standards specifications and project schedule 
• Have a master understanding of scheduling principles and recovery methods.
• Must have a master understanding of cashflow distribution in projects, resource planning and distribution and understanding of crisis management.