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Project Manager

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On-site🇦🇪Abu Dhabi, UAEseniorPosted 18h ago

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Job description

Title:

Project Manager

"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR !

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Job Description-Project Manager

Title:  Project Manager

Company:  KBR Corporate – Inhouse Engineering

Location:  Abu Dhabi, UAE — KBR Office

Job Purpose

  • Provide strategic leadership and executive oversight for FEED and Detail Engineering projects in the Oil & Gas sector.

  • Drive project delivery across scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality for large-scale FEED and detail packages.

  • Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and internal executive teams to ensure alignment with business objectives and contractual requirements.

  • Mentor senior project teams, establish governance, and promote best practices in project controls, execution planning, and safety management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and implement project vision, objectives, and execution strategies for complex FEED/detail projects.

  • Develop and approve project baselines (scope, schedule, cost), change control processes, and risk management frameworks.

  • Lead multi-disciplinary, multi-site teams; ensure effective interfaces among process, mechanical, piping, civil, electrical, instrumentation, and reliability disciplines.

  • Oversee procurement strategies, contract management, and vendor oversight to ensure alignment with project goals.

  • Monitor performance metrics, prepare executive-level reporting, and communicate status to clients and internal stakeholders.

  • Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and HSE requirements.

  • Lead critical decision-making processes, resolve escalations, and ensure timely delivery of milestones.

  • Drive value optimization, scenario planning, and contingency management.

  • Mentor and develop project controls, engineering, and construction personnel; support succession planning.

  • Ensure quality assurance, documentation control, and governance across all project phases.

  • Support field activities during construction, commissioning, and start-up; oversee handover and as-built documentation.

  • Stay abreast of industry trends, tools, and methodologies; champion continuous improvement.

Experience

  • Experience:  20-25+ years of experience in FEED and Detail Engineering and EPCM experience in the Oil & Gas industry.

  • ADNOC EPC/PMC experience are  highly preferred

  • Demonstrated leadership delivering large-scale FEED/detail projects and effective project controls.

Qualifications

  • Education:  Bachelor's degree in Engineering in a related field.

  • Professional memberships or certifications (e.g., PMP, AACE, PMI-RMP) are a plus.

  • Advanced certifications in project management, risk management, or FEED execution are advantageous.

Technical Skills

  • Strong background in project management, FEED/Detail engineering, and large-scale delivery.

  • Proficiency with project controls systems (P6/MS Project, earned value management, cost control) and governance frameworks.

  • Experience with procurement, contract management, risk management, and interface management.

  • Familiarity with FEED deliverables, MOC/Change control, and document control.

  • Knowledge of codes and standards relevant to oil and gas projects (as applicable to FEED/Detail).

  • Leadership in risk assessment, planning, and integration across disciplines.

  • Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and decision-making abilities.

What We Offer:

  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

  • Engaging and collaborative work environment with a commitment to safety and sustainability.