JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood has an opportunity for an Senior Project Manager to join our team in Qatar on a long-term basis. The main objective of this role is

• The safe and effective delivery of a portfolio of brownfield projects across multiple facilities; including large production complexes within an EPCM contracting model.
• Management of the project from Design through to Handover to Operations, covering all elements of Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Completions and Commissioning across the portfolio of projects.
• Establishment and management of the project team to provide delivery excellence across the portfolio of projects.
• Provide certainty and confidence to the client and Wood project sponsor, that the project is being delivered safely with a strong focus on optimization, cost control, risk management, schedule adherence and stakeholder management.
• Deliver the assigned projects within the established commercial framework, with responsibility for the Project P&L account.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Execution

• 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).
• P & L responsibility with associated commercial and financial accountability including revenue delivery, margin and overhead management, budget and forecast determination and attainment, risk and opportunity reviews, cost controls, accounts payable/billing and cash collection.
• Organize the project team, define individual responsibilities and motivate team members towards successful achievement of specified project goals, particularly through regular project meetings.
• Identify and communicate project team objectives in accordance with the contract terms, scope of work and corporate policy.
• Delegate work to the project team members in a manner that encourages individual responsibility.
• Provide leadership and management to ensure safe, cost effective and timely resolution of all interfaces.
• Develop and maintain effective working practices for the project management team.
• Responsibility and accountability for leadership and excellence in the achievement of coordinating both technical and governance through the Stages of the Projects
• Coordinate site supervision work, manage various contractors, and monitor progress of work
• Oversee all critical developments of project master program, including establishment of milestones and phasing.
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications and approving quality of main construction materials as per standards.
• Ensures competence of project team members to carry out assigned work
• Contributes to and reviews the project proposal and plan to determine timeframe, procedures for
• accomplishing the project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project.
• Setting of project evaluation parameters.
• Negotiates changes to project scope or specification with the customer. Follows Change Management process to identify and approve modifications to scope, cost, schedule and quality.
• Pursue and develop opportunities for innovation, such as digitalisation and technology use, work share and global engineering centres, to bring value to Wood and customer
• Establish project procedures and lead production of project execution plan including the scope of work, deliverables list, master schedule, budget, org charts, risk register etc.
• Reports project progress to senior management and the customer.
• Responsible for delivery of agreed schedule and financial performance, proactively intervening to avoid slippage.
• Leads ongoing focus on risk identification and mitigation during project execution
• Responsible for the project HSSE leadership, ensures a program of initiatives and auditing schedule are established and that HSSE and quality management issues are proactively addressed.
• Guides and directs a multidiscipline project team, which will include external specialists and may involve staff from multiple offices and sites.
• Facilitates the set-up of information management systems / applications as applicable to suit various life phases of projects and manage information management within the project team.
• Participate in assurance activities and peer reviews.
• Attend to and resolve conflicts, challenges and problems related to a large multi-cultural and multi-discipline workforce.
• 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.

Leadership

• Guides and directs project team including external specialists and construction contractor, working in multiple offices and sites.
• Is an advocate and role model for ethical behaviour and compliance with applicable laws and policies.
• Coaches, mentors and empowers others to make decisions within established parameters

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. or equivalent degree in Engineering from an accredited university
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Associate in Project Management (APM) or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant experience in major Brownfield oil & gas projects, including at least five (5) years in similar position.

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Demonstrable ability to manage EPC and / or EPCM contracts for Brownfield Oil & Gas projects for major Oil & Gas companies.
• Specific experience in the GCC Region for renowned clients, preferred.
• Personality, ability, and experience to drive, manage, direct and guide the team to achieve project objectives.

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 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.