Job Title: Project Manager Oil Storage Terminal Construction
Location: Initially based at Head Office in Sharjah; Project Site Abu Dhabi
Industry: EPC Oil & Gas (Onshore)
Salary: AED
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to lead the pre-construction FEED and execution phases of a major Oil Storage Terminal project in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in project planning construction execution and stakeholder coordination ensuring delivery of high-quality timely and cost-effective outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Pre-Construction & FEED Phase
- Lead constructability reviews during FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) and early engineering stages.
- Develop comprehensive construction execution strategies (modularization pre-fabrication workface planning).
- Align design deliverables with construction objectives in coordination with consultants procurement and project controls.
- Coordinate with regulatory authorities and key stakeholders.
- Define site infrastructure including temporary setups and logistics.
- Support development of contracting strategies and construction sequencing plans.
2. Construction Planning & Execution
- Develop and implement the Construction Execution Plan (CEP).
- Create method statements Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and productivity benchmarks.
- Plan and mobilize workforce and resources efficiently.
- Integrate HSE best practices and risk management into all construction plans.
3. Site Management & Project Delivery
- Manage day-to-day site activities ensuring safety quality and schedule adherence.
- Monitor construction progress; resolve site-level bottlenecks promptly.
- Facilitate coordination among Engineering Procurement Main Contractor subcontractors and site teams.
- Ensure compliance with EPC contract terms technical specs and client expectations.
4. Risk & Change Management
- Identify and mitigate construction-related risks (delays cost overruns safety issues).
- Manage change orders contract variations and claims with relevant stakeholders.
- Implement continuous improvement through lessons learned and best practices.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Education: Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering (mandatory).
- Experience: Minimum 15 years in EPC construction management especially in Oil Storage Terminals Pipelines and related infrastructure.
- Strong pre-construction FEED (Front-End Engineering Design ) coordination and execution planning experience.
- Familiarity with UAE/local authority codes and construction regulations.
- Expertise in onshore/offshore construction modularization and heavy lifting.
Skills & Attributes:
- Strong leadership in multi-disciplinary and multicultural environments.
- Excellent in constructability reviews advanced planning and modern construction methodologies.
- Effective communicator with high attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
Preferred Certifications:
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- Valid UAE Driving License
- OSHA/NEBOSH Certification (HSE-focused)