Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager – Upstream Oil & Gas

Job Purpose

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for leading and delivering major upstream oil & gas projects from concept development through execution, commissioning, and handover. The role requires extensive experience managing EPC/EPCM projects within upstream facilities, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of upstream oil & gas projects.

• Manage multidisciplinary project teams including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations personnel.

• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and HSE performance.

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Review and approve engineering deliverables, procurement strategies, and construction plans.

• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.

• Manage project reporting, progress reviews, and executive presentations.

• Ensure effective contract administration and change management.

• Support project commissioning, startup, and handover activities.

Mandatory Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Petroleum, or related discipline).

• Master's Degree or PMP certification is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum

  15+ years of overall project management experience

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• Minimum

  10 years of experience in Upstream Oil & Gas projects (Mandatory)

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• Proven experience managing large-scale upstream facilities such as:

• Oil & Gas Gathering Stations

• Well Pads

• Flowlines

• Production Facilities

• Early Production Facilities (EPF)

• Central Processing Facilities (CPF)

• Gas Processing Facilities

• Wellhead Platforms

• Brownfield and Greenfield Upstream Developments

• Strong EPC/EPCM project delivery experience.

• Experience managing projects valued at USD 100M+ is preferred.

Technical Competencies

• Strong understanding of upstream oil & gas operations and facilities.

• Familiarity with project controls, cost management, planning, scheduling, and risk management.

• Knowledge of international standards, HSE requirements, and quality management systems.

• Experience with contract management and claims management.

Skills & Competencies

• Leadership and stakeholder management.

• Strategic planning and decision-making.

• Strong commercial and contractual acumen.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Ability to manage multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Preferred

• Middle East/GCC upstream project experience.

• PMP, PMI-SP, or equivalent project management certification.

• Experience with ADNOC, Saudi Aramco, Qatar Energy, KOC, PDO, or similar operators.