Project Manager

Job description / Role

Wood is recruiting for a Project Manager to join its Projects team focusing on delivering across FEED and detail design scopes of work.

In this role, you will be responsible to oversee the planning, design, execution, and closeout of complex engineering projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and under budget. This role involves leading cross-disciplinary teams, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The Lead Project Engineer will serve as the primary technical authority for the project.

Position is based in Sohar, Oman for a long-term assignment.

Responsibilities

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Reflecting the market focus for the office in both brownfield and greenfield opportunities, multi-skilled personnel are sought, for those with experience in onshore oil and gas.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil and gas and emerging energy sectors
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical insurance: ensures inpatient and outpatient care is available should you require treatment. Cover limits apply, please refer to the terms of benefit and network list for further details.
• Workers' compensation: provides payment of 3 x annual wage (up to a maximum of 5000 OMR) upon death or permanent disability.
• Employee assistance programme: allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The programme helps support your mental, physical, social, and financial well-being.

The project manager will be responsible for:

• Defining project objectives, deliverables, and technical requirements in collaboration with stakeholders
• Providing technical oversight and mentorship to the project engineering team
• Developing detailed project execution plans, including schedules, resource allocation, and cost estimates
• Coordinating with stakeholders to ensure alignment of project goals and deliverables
• Managing interfaces between engineering, procurement, and construction activities
• Overseeing the implementation of engineering solutions, ensuring alignment with project requirements
• Monitoring project progress, identifying and addressing potential risks or deviations
• Reviewing and approving engineering designs, calculations, and technical documentation
• Implementing quality assurance and control protocols throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensuring adherence to local and international engineering standards and regulatory requirements
• Conducting technical audits and inspections to validate compliance and performance
• Acting as the primary liaison between clients, consultants, and project teams
• Managing stakeholder expectations and ensuring satisfaction with project outcomes
• Addressing and resolving conflicts or issues in a timely manner
• Promoting a safety-first culture within the project team
• Ensuring all activities comply with HSE policies and regulations
• Conducting safety assessments and implementing corrective actions as necessary
• Developing and managing project budgets, ensuring expenditures remain within approved limits
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or safety
• Providing regular financial updates and forecasts to senior management
• Maintaining comprehensive project documentation, including progress reports, change orders, and technical records
• Providing regular updates on project status, risks, and achievements to senior management
• Ensuring the accurate and timely submission of required documentation

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge, or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical, or related discipline)
• 15+ years of experience in project engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project)
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, standards, and practices
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in managing large-scale projects in industry/sector (e.g., oil and gas, construction)

About the Company

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.