Project Manager (Energy)

JOB DESCRIPTION – PROJECT MANAGER

Industry: Energy / Infrastructure / EPC / Industrial Projects Employment Type: Full-Time

Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Position Level: Senior Management (Below Director Level)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of projects and strategic business initiatives within the energy and infrastructure sector.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing projects from planning through execution, commissioning, and completion, ensuring timely delivery, cost control, effective stakeholder coordination, and compliance with project requirements.

This is a senior leadership position requiring strong project execution capabilities, commercial awareness, decision-making skills, and the ability to work closely with the CEO and senior management.

Key Responsibilities1. Project Management & Execution

• Lead and manage multiple projects from initiation to completion, including planning, execution, commissioning, and handover.

• Develop and monitor project schedules, milestones, budgets, and deliverables.

• Ensure projects are completed within agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

• Identify project risks, delays, and operational challenges and implement corrective actions.

• Coordinate with internal departments, consultants, contractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth execution.

• Manage project scope changes, variations, and approvals.

• Take ownership of project outcomes and resolve issues independently within delegated authority.

2. Project Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate project documentation, contracts, correspondence, approvals, and progress reports.

• Prepare weekly, monthly, and management-level project reports.

• Develop project presentations, executive summaries, and briefing materials for senior management.

• Organize project meetings, prepare agendas, and document meeting minutes.

• Track pending actions, decisions, approvals, and deadlines.

• Ensure all project records are properly maintained and accessible.

3. Stakeholder Management & Coordination

• Act as the primary coordination point between senior management, internal teams, consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders.

• Coordinate with government authorities, banks, suppliers, and business partners when required.

• Arrange and attend project meetings, site visits, inspections, and progress reviews.

• Maintain effective communication with all project stakeholders.

• Represent senior management in selected meetings when authorized.

4. Commercial & Contract Management

• Monitor project budgets, expenses, invoices, payments, and financial commitments.

• Coordinate with finance, procurement, legal, and administration departments.

• Review project proposals, contracts, commercial documentation, and supplier submissions.

• Manage procurement coordination, vendor performance, manufacturing schedules, inspections, and logistics.

• Track contractual obligations, guarantees, approvals, and outstanding commercial matters.

• Identify potential commercial risks and recommend appropriate solutions.

5. Management Support & Strategic Planning

• Work closely with the CEO to support project delivery and business initiatives.

• Provide project performance analysis, recommendations, and management reports.

• Support strategic planning, project development, and business expansion activities.

• Identify operational improvements and opportunities for greater efficiency.

• Assist in preparing executive and Board-level presentations and reports.

• Ensure confidential business and project information is handled professionally.

6. Team Leadership & Coordination

• Supervise and coordinate project support staff and junior team members.

• Assign responsibilities, monitor performance, and ensure timely task completion.

• Facilitate collaboration across technical, commercial, finance, and operational departments.

• Make operational decisions within delegated authority and escalate critical matters appropriately.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• Proven experience in project management, preferably within Energy, Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, EPC, Industrial, or Large-Scale Development Projects.

• Strong understanding of project planning, execution, procurement, contract administration, and commercial coordination.

• Experience managing multiple projects and working directly with senior management or C-level executives.

• Strong knowledge of project scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and progress reporting.

• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to coordinate with contractors, consultants, government authorities, and external stakeholders.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and project management software.

• Experience with MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar tools is an advantage.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to prepare executive-level reports and recommendations.

• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• A proactive, results-oriented Project Manager with strong ownership of project delivery.

• Experience handling technical, commercial, and operational aspects of complex projects.

• Confident in communicating directly with CEOs, senior executives, and external stakeholders.

• Strong decision-making ability with a solutions-focused approach.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Capable of working under pressure and managing multiple priorities.

• Demonstrated potential to progress into a Project Director or senior leadership position

Pay: AED15,000.00 - AED20,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• What is your nationality?

• How many years of total experience do you have in project management?

• How many years of experience do you have in Energy, Oil & Gas, EPC, or Infrastructure projects?

• Have you managed projects from planning through execution, commissioning, and handover?

• Do you have experience in project budgeting, procurement, contract management, and vendor coordination?

• What is your notice period or earliest joining date?

Language:

• Arabic (Required)

Work Location: In person