Project Manager (Mechanical)

Role overview

An experienced mechanical project lead is required to oversee large-scale Oil & Gas construction work in Saudi Arabia. The position focuses on end-to-end project delivery across planning, execution, coordination, safety, quality, cost control, and final handover within schedule and budget.

Key responsibilities

• Steer mechanical construction assignments from project launch through commissioning and closeout.
• Build and manage project schedules, budgets, manpower plans, and other resource requirements.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to keep execution on track.
• Track progress against milestones and make sure delivery stays aligned with the approved timeline.
• Supervise mechanical works such as piping, static machinery, rotating equipment, steel structures, and plant setup.
• Maintain compliance with technical specifications, applicable international codes, and customer requirements.
• Drive HSE implementation and reinforce a strong safety-first culture across the site.
• Assess and endorse drawings, method statements, execution procedures, and status reports.
• Spot project risks early and put practical mitigation measures in place.
• Oversee commercial matters including project cost, change orders, claims, and variations.
• Run periodic review meetings and present clear progress updates to senior leadership.
• Support testing, commissioning, completion, and formal project handover.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is mandatory.
• PMP certification is an added advantage.
• 12 to 15 years of professional experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, or EPC environments is required.
• At least 5 years should have been spent in a Project Manager capacity.
• Hands-on understanding of mechanical construction, piping, equipment erection, and commissioning is essential.
• Exposure to Saudi Aramco, SABIC, ADNOC, or similar major Oil & Gas assignments is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6 and MS Project is expected.
• Strong ability to lead teams, communicate effectively, and manage stakeholders is important.

Technical skills and preferred exposure

• Project planning and scheduling
• Mechanical construction supervision
• Piping and equipment installation
• Budgeting and cost control
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Contract administration
• QA/QC coordination
• HSE compliance
• Resource planning
• Client and vendor management
• Brownfield and greenfield project execution
• Refinery, petrochemical, pipeline, and process plant project experience
• EPC and shutdown/turnaround management

Application note

Applicants with relevant Oil & Gas project experience and the requested supporting documents can submit their updated CV for consideration.