Project Manager

Job description / Role

Title:
Project Manager

Position: Project Manager

Project: BECL- ROO, Iraq

Department: Project

Location: Abu Dhabi-UAE

About Company

KBR is a global provider of differentiated professional services and technologies across the asset and program life cycle within the Government Services and Hydrocarbons sectors. KBR employs approximately 34,000 people worldwide (including our joint ventures), with customers in more than 80 countries, and operations in 40 countries.

Job Responsibilities
- As Project Manager work on Manages projects and co-ordinates with other engineers
Planning, organizing, delegating, influencing, and leading the project management team.
- Getting familiar with the client's business environment to lead projects effectively.
- Coordinating with relevant stakeholders, both inside and outside the organization.
- Allocating tasks to the project engineers and providing regular guidance to team members.
- Ensuring the scope and schedule of projects are achievable within the given time and budget.
- Acts as the Single Point of Accountability from Concept to SH1 to financial closeout of projects for their respective Portfolio.
- Serves as the primary contact for ROO PM, facilitating effective communication and coordination.
- Ensures compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Conducts thorough reviews of Engineering Service Requests (ESRs), ensuring alignment with project requirements and technical standards.
- Prepares CTRs (Cost, Time, Resources) , considering project constraints and objectives.
- Holds responsibility for developing and maintaining the overall project schedule, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines.
- Manages the workload distribution for Senior Project Engineers (SPE) / Project Engineers (PE) in both Abu Dhabi and Iraq, optimizing team efficiency.
- Oversees resource management, ensuring the allocation and utilization of resources align with project requirements and organizational goals.
- Manages risk by identifying potential issues, developing mitigation strategies, and implementing measures to ensure project success.
- Ensures quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Handles comprehensive project reporting, providing regular updates to stakeholders, management, and other relevant parties.
- Facilitates effective decision-making processes, resolving issues promptly to keep the project on track.
- Promotes a culture of continuous improvement within the project team, implementing lessons learned and best practices.
- Conducts regular project reviews to assess progress, identify areas for improvement, and implement necessary adjustments.
- Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards throughout the project lifecycle.
- Participates in the development of project strategies, objectives, and key performance indicators.
- Represents the project in discussions with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies, fostering positive relationships.
- Participates in project strategic planning, offering necessary governance and support to meet Stage Gate requirements.
- Aligns efforts with organizational goals and contributes to achieving overarching business objectives.
- Oversee budget and ensure financial accountability.
- Supervise program delivery, assess client needs.

Requirements

Minimum Requirement
- Bachelor honours degree in a relevant engineering discipline from a recognized institution.
- Professional accreditation from recognized US, UK, EU, Australian or Canadian institute. E.g. C Eng (UK), PE (USA & Canada), Eur Ing (Europe)
- Must have strong multi-discipline coordination skills.
- Minimum 15+ years of relevant experience.
- Minimum 7+ years in a managerial position.
- Should have leadership skills, and work as team.
- Ability to establish work plan, budget and staffing foreach phase of project, and arrange for assignment of project personnel.
- Fluent in English.
- Good Communication and Computer Skills
- Experienced in managing Brownfield Projects.
- Proven track record to plan, direct, coordinate and lead activities of major onshore brownfield projects in the Middle East.
- Familiar with implementing and using Project management Processes.

About the Company

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 28,000 people performing diverse, complex and mission critical roles in 34 countries.

KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.