Project Manager – Oil & Gas Projects

About the role

The Project Manager will lead and coordinate shutdown, turnaround, maintenance and small EPC projects in the oil & gas sector, ensuring delivery within the agreed budget, schedule and scope. The role involves close interaction with engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning teams as well as with clients and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage shutdown, turnaround, maintenance and small EPC projects from initiation through close‑out.
• Develop project execution plans, schedules, cost estimates and resource allocation.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
• Coach and support project team members on assigned tasks.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards, company procedures and client requirements.
• Manage subcontractors, vendors and site teams to achieve project objectives.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget and to required quality standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or related engineering.
• 10+ years of oil & gas experience, including project management roles.
• Proven experience in shutdown/turnaround projects, brownfield modifications and small‑to‑medium EPC projects.
• Experience with refinery, petrochemical, LNG, offshore or gas processing facilities.
• Familiarity with major operators in the GCC, preferably Qatar.
• PMP certification is an advantage.

Required skills

• Project planning and scheduling
• Cost estimation and control
• Risk management
• Stakeholder management
• Shutdown/turnaround execution
• Brownfield modification handling
• EPC project coordination