Project Manager – Offshore PMC Project

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JOB TITLE: Project Manager – Offshore PMC Project

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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.

KBR Abu Dhabi is currently looking to fill a position of PROJECT MANAGER for an Offshore Project to be based in Abu Dhabi in Client Office or Client Proposed Office.

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of offshore projects in line with contractual requirements, safety standards, quality, cost, and schedule. The role leads multi‑disciplinary teams and coordinates with internal stakeholders, clients, and contractors to ensure successful offshore project delivery. Profile matching below criteria only will be contacted.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution

• Lead end‑to‑end execution of offshore projects from engineering through construction, commissioning, and handover
• Develop and manage project execution plans, schedules, and budgets
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, technical specifications, and regulatory requirements
• Control project scope, manage changes, risks, and opportunities
• Ensure timely achievement of project milestones and deliverables

Offshore Operations & Coordination

• Oversee offshore construction, installation, commissioning, and hook‑up activities
• Coordinate with marine, logistics, yard, and offshore teams
• Ensure safe execution of offshore works in compliance with HSE and marine regulations
• Manage interface coordination between engineering, procurement, construction, and subcontractors

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Promote and enforce a strong HSE culture
• Ensure compliance with company, client, and regulatory HSE standards
• Participate in risk assessments, HAZID, HAZOP, SIMOPS, and toolbox talks
• Ensure zero harm philosophy is followed throughout the project lifecycle

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary interface with the client and key stakeholders
• Conduct regular project review meetings and provide progress updates
• Manage client expectations and resolve issues proactively
• Coordinate with classification societies and regulatory authorities when required

Cost Control & Commercial Management

• Monitor project costs, cash flow, and forecasts
• Approve variations, claims, and subcontractor payments as per authority matrix
• Ensure adherence to approved budgets and identify cost‑saving opportunities

Team Leadership & Performance

• Lead and motivate a multi‑disciplinary project team
• Assign responsibilities and ensure effective performance management
• Provide mentoring, guidance, and performance feedback
• Foster collaboration across engineering, procurement, construction, QA/QC, and offshore teams

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare and present weekly and monthly project status reports
• Report on schedule, cost, risk, quality, and safety performance
• Ensure proper project documentation and final close‑out reports

Qualification & Experience

• Minimum Overall 20+ years of experience in Oil and Gas industry.
• 10–15+ years of project management experience
• Minimum 5–7 years in offshore oil & gas or offshore EPC projects
• Proven experience managing offshore platforms, jackets, subsea, FPSO, or brownfield tie‑ins.
• Experience with major offshore operators and EPC contractors
• Strong exposure to engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning
• Must have worked at least 5 years of experience in similar position for mega oil and gas FEED/ EPC project ( more than US$ 1 Billion).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is a MUST.