Manager Mega Projects "Petrochemicals"

Our Client operates in the Oil and Energy industry, with its headquarters rooted strongly in Saudi Arabia. It has its branches spread to more than 50 countries, providing employment to more than 68,500 people all over the world. They fall under the Fortune 500 Companies. They are one of the world’s largest oil producers. They are constantly growing by creating new technologies through its Research and Development efforts and branch into new business lines through Investments and Acquisitions.

Role Description:

• The primary role is to lead and manage a division with several sections and units 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 Manager role also involves managing the business aspects of the division consisting of but not limited to HR, training, cost control, schedule control, cybersecurity requirements and manpower planning.

Responsibilities:

You will be required to perform the following:

• Lead the Execution of capital projects according to the scope, schedule and budget.
• Manage the team under the division in executing the projects and provide guidance and directives to ensure 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 our client 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 par performance of the contractor.
• Uphold engineering ethics and maintain high standards of professional behavior and conduct.

Requirements:

• As the successful candidate, you will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a recognized and approved program. An advanced degree is preferred.
• You will also obtain a PMP , PgMP or equivalent certification
• You will have twenty years’ experience in project management field related to refining and petrochemical industries with a specialty in Petrochemicals. 
• Including Seven (7) years of experience as a manager or director of projects in design, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and operation with values ranging from $500MM to $billion.